Corbrae Smith's guest appearances

Corbrae Smith

Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood

Teaching Artist Podcast

John Wentz

David Kassan

Felicia Forte

Jill Carver

John Cosby

Gabe Brown

Julia Cameron

Cory Huff

Tracy Kinnally

Greg Simkins

Kate Zambrano

Burton Silverman

Susan Lichtman

Diana Corvelle

Aubrey Levinthal

OwlTail

Corbrae Smith is a middle school art teacher by day, dope afrofuturist illustrator by night. Based in Oakland, CA, he is active in the local art scene and has created and contributed to many murals in the Bay Area. He spoke passionately about teaching and how he makes an impact with his students by continuing to push forward with his art career. We talked about critique, both in the classroom and with our own artwork, the struggles of juggling these two careers, and making your own opportunities while also defeating your ego. I loved his idea of using expert groups in the classroom to encourage students to share work with each other, give more autonomy to students, and offer opportunities for advanced students to showcase and improve their knowledge while helping struggling students. There’s just so much to this method! Corbrae also talked about how anti-racist teaching is different for Black teachers and how exhausting it has been to educate white colleagues and help us along. We NEED to step it up. Keep doing the work of confronting your biases and pushing the other white people in your life to do the same. Keep doing this work even when it’s uncomfortable - lean into your discomfort. Blog post with links and images @hellafutures on instagram . . . Submit to our Open Call! Follow: @teachingartistpodcast @pottsart Support this podcast. Subscribe, leave a review, or see more ways to support here. We also offer opportunities for artists!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/support

Corbrae Smith is a middle school art teacher by day, dope afrofuturist illustrator by night. Based in Oakland, CA, he is active in the local art scene and has created and contributed to many murals in the Bay Area. He spoke passionately about teaching and how he makes an impact with his students by continuing to push forward with his art career. We talked about critique, both in the classroom and with our own artwork, the struggles of juggling these two careers, and making your own opportunities while also defeating your ego. I loved his idea of using expert groups in the classroom to encourage students to share work with each other, give more autonomy to students, and offer opportunities for advanced students to showcase and improve their knowledge while helping struggling students. There’s just so much to this method! Corbrae also talked about how anti-racist teaching is different for Black teachers and how exhausting it has been to educate white colleagues and help us along. We NEED to step it up. Keep doing the work of confronting your biases and pushing the other white people in your life to do the same. Keep doing this work even when it’s uncomfortable - lean into your discomfort. <a href="https://www.teachingartistpodcast.com/episode-37-corbrae-smith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog post with links and images</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellafutures/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hellafutures</a> on instagram . . . <a href="https://exhibit.teachingartistpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit to our Open Call!</a> Follow: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachingartistpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@teachingartistpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pottsart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pottsart</a> Support this podcast. Subscribe, leave a review, or <a href="https://www.teachingartistpodcast.com/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see more ways to support here</a>. We also offer <a href="https://www.teachingartistpodcast.com/opportunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">opportunities for artists!</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/teachingartistpodcast/support</a>

#37: Corbrae Smith: Forged Through Fire

Dean Mitchell

Mario Robinson

I know that talking about race and the on-going impact of racism is a challenging subject, to say the least. Given the recent events of police brutality in the United States, I wanted to do my part to create a space where we can discuss positive solutions and really understand what our black neighbours are experiencing. Many of you are scared and unsure of what the future will bring and if anything will really change this time - I’m right there with you. But we can’t let despair cloud our vision, we need to face the problem head-on if we ever hope to see a brighter future.  For this conversation, I invited returning guests Dean Mitchell and Mario Robinson as well as Ashanti Branch, and Corbrae Smith. If you find yourself wondering if you really need to listen to this episode - the answer is, yes! Too much energy has been spent on apathy and indifference, we need to turn it around and look for ways to help move the “Moral arc of the universe,” as Martin Luther King Jr. once called it, toward justice.    Really listen  When was the last time someone took the time to really listen to you and your perspective on a topic? How did you know that they listened to you? Let’s face it, talking is a lot easier to do than listening. To listen effectively, you have to be actively engaged - you need to focus on what the person is saying, not just listen long enough to get your opinion in.  Too many of our black fellow citizens feel like America isn’t listening to their pain and their suffering - it’s on us to put our hands over our mouths and actively listen to what they have to say. What will you do this week to move more toward the posture of actively listening to those raising their voices?  You are going to mess up, that’s OK If you are nervous about talking about race, that’s a good start! I don’t want you all to live in fear but we should be nervous about moving into a space where we don’t have all the answers. Be prepared, as you navigate your own education on what it means to be anti-racist, that mistakes will happen and that’s OK. Resist the urge to get defensive, remember, it’s best to move forward in a posture of humility and listening. No one expects you to get everything right 100% of the time, give yourself the permission to mess up and learn along the way!  Constructive steps you can take  How do we move forward both individually and collectively? Will this movement be any different than movements and touchpoint cultural moments in the past? We can’t expect black people to educate the rest of the population on what it will take to dismantle systems of oppression. If we start from a place of really listening to the struggle and pain of our black neighbors, then we can begin the process of righting societal wrongs one step at a time.  On an individual scale, each person’s journey is going to look different. If you have the ability to encourage and financially support artists of color, I hope you take that step. I want to challenge you to use one thing that many people take for granted, your right to vote. Beyond national politics, in your local elections, you have the chance to choose sheriffs, mayors, school board members, and so many more. Don’t let this moment overwhelm you and dive you to inaction, pick one thing you can do to be part of the solution and do it!  Outline of This Episode  [2:00] I welcome my guests, Dean Mitchell, Mario Robinson, Ashanti Branch, and Corbrae Smith.  [4:00] Dean Mitchell introduces himself and shares his feelings about recent events.  [7:00] Mario Robinson talks about his experience over the last week.  [9:30] Ashanti Branch shares his thoughts on what’s going in the United States.  [13:20] Corbrae Smith opens up about what the last week has meant for him.  [19:20] Why the protests can bring hope.  [22:00] How older generations are reacting to what happened to George Floyd.  [31:40] Ashanti talks about the way forward with positive solutions.  [38:00] Why you need to get over your fear and get involved.  [46:30] We can’t forget our history if we want to move forward.  [53:00] How young people are reacting, movement or trend?  [57:00] Steps you can take to be part of the change.  [1:13:00] What is the 100K Masks Challenge?   Resources Mentioned on this episode  Dean Mitchell Episode Dean Mitchell’s Website Mario Robinson Episode Mario Robinson’s Website Corbrae Smith’s Instagram account Ever Forward Club #100KMasks Challenge The Mask You Live In  COMM[UNITY] In The HD Ashanti Branch TED Talk The Masks We All Wear  Connect With Antrese  On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter 

I know that talking about race and the on-going impact of racism is a challenging subject, to say the least. Given the recent events of police brutality in the United States, I wanted to do my part to create a space where we can discuss positive solutions and really understand what our black neighbours are experiencing. Many of you are scared and unsure of what the future will bring and if anything will really change this time - I’m right there with you. But we can’t let despair cloud our vision, we need to face the problem head-on if we ever hope to see a brighter future.  For this conversation, I invited returning guests Dean Mitchell and Mario Robinson as well as Ashanti Branch, and Corbrae Smith. If you find yourself wondering if you really need to listen to this episode - the answer is, yes! Too much energy has been spent on apathy and indifference, we need to turn it around and look for ways to help move the “Moral arc of the universe,” as Martin Luther King Jr. once called it, toward justice.  Really listen  When was the last time someone took the time to really listen to you and your perspective on a topic? How did you know that they listened to you? Let’s face it, talking is a lot easier to do than listening. To listen effectively, you have to be actively engaged - you need to focus on what the person is saying, not just listen long enough to get your opinion in.  Too many of our black fellow citizens feel like America isn’t listening to their pain and their suffering - it’s on us to put our hands over our mouths and actively listen to what they have to say. What will you do this week to move more toward the posture of actively listening to those raising their voices?  You are going to mess up, that’s OK If you are nervous about talking about race, that’s a good start! I don’t want you all to live in fear but we should be nervous about moving into a space where we don’t have all the answers. Be prepared, as you navigate your own education on what it means to be anti-racist, that mistakes will happen and that’s OK. Resist the urge to get defensive, remember, it’s best to move forward in a posture of humility and listening. No one expects you to get everything right 100% of the time, give yourself the permission to mess up and learn along the way!  Constructive steps you can take  How do we move forward both individually and collectively? Will this movement be any different than movements and touchpoint cultural moments in the past? We can’t expect black people to educate the rest of the population on what it will take to dismantle systems of oppression. If we start from a place of really listening to the struggle and pain of our black neighbors, then we can begin the process of righting societal wrongs one step at a time.  On an individual scale, each person’s journey is going to look different. If you have the ability to encourage and financially support artists of color, I hope you take that step. I want to challenge you to use one thing that many people take for granted, your right to vote. Beyond national politics, in your local elections, you have the chance to choose sheriffs, mayors, school board members, and so many more. Don’t let this moment overwhelm you and dive you to inaction, pick one thing you can do to be part of the solution and do it!  Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[2:00] I welcome my guests, Dean Mitchell, Mario Robinson, Ashanti Branch, and Corbrae Smith. </li> <li>[4:00] Dean Mitchell introduces himself and shares his feelings about recent events. </li> <li>[7:00] Mario Robinson talks about his experience over the last week. </li> <li>[9:30] Ashanti Branch shares his thoughts on what’s going in the United States. </li> <li>[13:20] Corbrae Smith opens up about what the last week has meant for him. </li> <li>[19:20] Why the protests can bring hope. </li> <li>[22:00] How older generations are reacting to what happened to George Floyd. </li> <li>[31:40] Ashanti talks about the way forward with positive solutions. </li> <li>[38:00] Why you need to get over your fear and get involved. </li> <li>[46:30] We can’t forget our history if we want to move forward. </li> <li>[53:00] How young people are reacting, movement or trend? </li> <li>[57:00] Steps you can take to be part of the change. </li> <li>[1:13:00] What is the 100K Masks Challenge? </li> </ul> Resources Mentioned on this episode <ul> <li><a href="https://savvypainter.com/transformative-power-art-dean-mitchell/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dean Mitchell Episode</a></li> <li><a href="https://deanmitchellstudio.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dean Mitchell’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://savvypainter.com/mario-robinson/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mario Robinson Episode</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.marioarobinson.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mario Robinson’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellafutures/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Corbrae Smith’s Instagram account</a></li> <li><a href="https://everforwardclub.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ever Forward Club</a></li> <li><a href="https://everforwardclub.org/100kmasks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">#100KMasks Challenge</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc45-ptHMxo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Mask You Live In</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/unityhd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> COMM[UNITY] In The HD</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34wU5kXajI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ashanti Branch TED Talk The Masks We All Wear</a></li> </ul> Connect With Antrese <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/savvypainter/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/savvypainter/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Pinterest</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/antresewood/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/SavvyPainter" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Twitter</a></li> </ul>

Creating Space, A Conversation about Anti-Racism with Dean Mitchell, Mario Robinson, Ashanti Branch, and Corbrae Smith