Creative Expression is the idea that every artist has the freedom to share their life story in their own way.
In this flagship podcast project, connect with our guests as they share their experiences, offer sound advice, and inspire us all.
E12: Commencement 2020 for the Mississippi School of the Arts
Listen to the virtual commencement for 2020. Due to an international health crisis, we were forced to abruptly end our school year on campus, but seniors persevered and finished strong….
E11: Editorial Cartoonist Marshall Ramsey: A Message to Graduates
We go back to Mississippi School of the Arts’ Commencement 2016. Marshall Ramsey, the former editorial cartoonist for The Clarion Ledger, was invited to speak to departing seniors. Marshall gives…
E10: Ezekiel Andrew McCall Shares Insight as a Performing Artist
A native of Greenwood, Mississippi, Ezekiel McCall is rising in the ranks as a theater star. A graduate of Mississippi School of the Arts, Mississippi College and the University of…
E9: Shaw Furlow: An Educator and a Musician’s Friend
Shaw Furlow recently joined us in the podcast studio. When he’s not behind a microphone or musical instrument, he’s out promoting the local music scene in Brookhaven. A 1969 graduate…
E8: Commencement 2019 for the Mississippi School of the Arts
Listen to the Mississippi School of the Arts’ Commencement 2019. Speakers include Dr. Sebrina Palmer, director of professional development and state special schools at the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE),…
E7: Michael Roy: An MSA Graduate and International Muralist
Mississippi School of the Arts welcomes Michael Roy, a first-year graduate of the visual arts program. After graduating from MSA in 2005, Michael attended the Memphis College of Art. He…
E6: Rob Cooper: A Glass Artist from Jackson, Mississippi
In Episode 6 of the Creative Expression podcast, Emily Bishop, a senior visual artist at Mississippi School of the Arts, chats with Rob Cooper, a glass artist from his home…
E5: Telling Stories With Alysia Burton Steele
Alysia Burton Steele was invited to Mississippi School of the Arts as a 3-day artist-in-residence (Guest Artist Residency Program). During her stay, Steele interacted with students in the Literary department,…
S2:E5 – Parental Love Through a Child’s Eye
Aleria, Sarah, and Ava explore the intricate parent-child dynamics depicted in short fiction works. Writing prompt: Compare and contrast the parental roles within family dynamics, exploring their similarities and differences….
S2:E4 – A Look into World Building
Adele, Joseph, and Matthew discuss their journeys into worldbuilding and its influence on their writing. Writing prompt: Envision a familiar geographical climate. Describe the diverse range of characters that could…
S2:E3 – Video Games and their Impact on Culture
Jordan, Simone, and Leo discuss the cultural significance and impact of video games. Writing prompt: Has there been a video game that significantly impacted your life? How did it change…
S2:E2 – Women in Horror with Emma and Locklyn
Emma and Locklyn discuss how female villains in horror with tragic backstories navigate their worlds. Writing prompt: Write a short story from the perspective of a female villain. This is…
S2:E1 – Connecting Human Experiences: A Song Analysis for the Anxious
Elliot and Erin discuss how artists explore the issue of anxiety through their songs. Episode writing prompt: Write a poem embodying the same themes from your favorite song. This is…
S2: Human Connections – Introduction
Welcome to the new series of the “Human Connections” podcast. This season we will be looking at how the human condition is depicted in various art forms such as fiction,…
E15: Morgan Douglas interviews Julie Kelley (Air Force Veteran)
Morgan Douglas sits down with their Mom, Julie Kelley, a United States Air Force Veteran, to discuss how her journey started in, and her opinions on, the military. This is…
E14: Joseph Hanna interviews Cindy Hanna (Time in Germany)
Joseph Hanna and his mother, Cindy Hanna, discuss her time she spent in Germany during the fall of the Berlin wall, as well as divulging many of the minor and…