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Nala Turner

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Ed Gap Evolution

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Jon Stein

Amy Sanders

Andrew Stephenson

Shannon Garson

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Daniel Johnston

Paul Briggs

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Forrest Middelton

Darren Francis Cassidy

Simon Levin

Bryan Hopkins

Samuel Johnson

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In this episode of the Ed Gap Evolution podcast, we are speaking with ceramics artist and creative art therapist (LCAT-LP), Nala Turner. And if you’re wondering what a creative art therapist is, then listen to this episode now to find out!   Nala is a Lead Art Therapist working with youth at The Animation Project (TAP).    The Animation Projects is a non-profit therapeutic workforce development program unlocking the professional and creative door for NYC young people with drive and animation talent. The organization develops New York City youth for the local animation industry through software training and prepares them with personal and professional development.   TAP’s youth have gone on to work with companies like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Blue Sky Studios, Dreamworks, and HBO, to name a few.    Throughout the episode, we discuss:   The four main 3D animation programs that TAP offers The multitude of careers/creative paths that stem from the animation pipeline  Segregated schools in Nala’s hometown, St. Louis, Missouri How Nala marries the worlds of art and psychology to raise funding for youth programs in order to make a greater impact The unparalleled benefit of choosing clay as an art medium for expression and healing And so much more    You’ll also learn about Nala’s online ceramics store Carlynne Ceramics, and get the scoop on a FREE, ceramics class that Nala leads at Artshack Brooklyn called “Intro To Wheels for POC Teens”.    To learn more about The Animation Project, Artshack Brooklyn, and Carlynne Ceramics visit The Animation Project:  https://www.theanimationproject.org  Carlynne Ceramics: https://carlynneceramics.com  Artshack Brooklyn: https://www.artshackbrooklyn.org To attend “Intro To Wheels for POC Teens” visit:   https://bit.ly/37bqjfN     If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, you can! Simply subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and download your favorite episodes. If you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, please rate us and leave a review. Your positive rating and review make it easier for more people to discover the podcast.  Also, when you subscribe, you will get notified when the next episode is released and you'll never miss an episode.   To learn more about the Ed Gap Evolution Podcast and to support our work, please visit www.edgapevolution.com  Thank you! :)

In this episode of the Ed Gap Evolution podcast, we are speaking with ceramics artist and creative art therapist (LCAT-LP), Nala Turner. And if you’re wondering what a creative art therapist is, then listen to this episode now to find out! Nala is a Lead Art Therapist working with youth at The Animation Project (TAP).  The Animation Projects is a non-profit therapeutic workforce development program unlocking the professional and creative door for NYC young people with drive and animation talent. The organization develops New York City youth for the local animation industry through software training and prepares them with personal and professional development. TAP’s youth have gone on to work with companies like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Blue Sky Studios, Dreamworks, and HBO, to name a few.  Throughout the episode, we discuss: <ul><li>The four main 3D animation programs that TAP offers</li> <li>The multitude of careers/creative paths that stem from the animation pipeline </li> <li>Segregated schools in Nala’s hometown, St. Louis, Missouri</li> <li>How Nala marries the worlds of art and psychology to raise funding for youth programs in order to make a greater impact</li> <li>The unparalleled benefit of choosing clay as an art medium for expression and healing</li> <li>And so much more</li> </ul> You’ll also learn about Nala’s online ceramics store Carlynne Ceramics, and get the scoop on a FREE, ceramics class that Nala leads at Artshack Brooklyn called “Intro To Wheels for POC Teens”.  To learn more about The Animation Project, Artshack Brooklyn, and Carlynne Ceramics visit The Animation Project:  <a href="https://www.theanimationproject.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theanimationproject.org</a> Carlynne Ceramics: <a href="https://carlynneceramics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://carlynneceramics.com</a> Artshack Brooklyn: <a href="https://www.artshackbrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.artshackbrooklyn.org</a> To attend “Intro To Wheels for POC Teens” visit:  <a href="https://bit.ly/37bqjfN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/37bqjfN</a> If you enjoyed this episode and want to support the podcast, you can! Simply subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and download your favorite episodes. If you listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, please rate us and leave a review. Your positive rating and review make it easier for more people to discover the podcast.  Also, when you subscribe, you will get notified when the next episode is released and you'll never miss an episode. To learn more about the Ed Gap Evolution Podcast and to support our work, please visit<a href="http://www.edgapevolution.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.edgapevolution.com</a> Thank you! :)

Nala Turner on 3D Animation for Youth and Creative Art Therapy

Nala Turner is a Brooklyn-based ceramics artist and creative art therapist, working primarily with themes related to race-issues, cultural identity, femininity, social stereotype, and popular culture perspectives. Nala has shown her work in various gallery, workshop, and press settings. Through clay-work, Nala aims to inspire her audience to recognize such culturally restricting barriers and transubstantiate the cultural representation of Black people.

Nala Turner is a Brooklyn-based ceramics artist and creative art therapist, working primarily with themes related to race-issues, cultural identity, femininity, social stereotype, and popular culture perspectives. Nala has shown her work in various gallery, workshop, and press settings. Through clay-work, Nala aims to inspire her audience to recognize such culturally restricting barriers and transubstantiate the cultural representation of Black people.

Clay is Medicine | Nala Turner | Episode 708