Episode Details

In this episode of The Truth in This Art: Run It Back, I talk with author and professor D. Watkins again. Watkins, a Baltimore native, is known for his strong stories. He shares how his work still looks at themes of identity, community, and strength. Watkins shares how winning the Gordon Parks Fellowship and the James Beard award changed his creative path. Watkins also discuss staying true to your art, facing challenges in the art world, and the importance of helping each other in the community.

Be sure to listen to D. Watkins' previous episode on the podcast here.

The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
• Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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