A community arts radio show that challenges the belief that the arts are exclusive
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast showcases the diversity of arts in Taranaki and beyond. Host Mikaela Nyman interviews artists, creative makers, writers and curators, and delves into art ideas and mediums, discussing a wide range of themes, such as decolonisation in New Zealand and Pacific art and literature, how to find inspiration, and the beauty of collaboration with other creative souls across art disciplines.
The fundamental idea of this podcast is to showcase arts and creativity and to inspire.
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Sugar Loafing Arts Cast
Lauren Keenan
Date:
April 5, 2025
Duration:
0:45:30
Mikaela caught up with author Lauren Keenan at WOMAD. Lauren is the NZ Booklover Awards 2025 winner of adult fiction with her historical novel set in Taranaki. Featuring music by this year’s WOMAD artists.
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast
WOMAD Poetry Slam
Date:
March 29, 2025
Duration:
0:57:23
WOMAD Poetry Slam 2025, featuring poetry slam judge, Leah Dodd, and local contenders, Theya Ashman and Holly Shanahan (this year’s winner), preparing for the big event. All three are from Taranaki. Plus, music by this year’s WOMAD artists.
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast
Tony Brooks
Date:
March 22, 2025
Duration:
0:51:15
A community arts radio show that takes on the belief that the arts are exclusive, hosted by Mikaela Nyman.
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast
Margaret Scott
Date:
March 15, 2025
Duration:
0:56:07
Mikaela caught up with Margaret Scott when she was the February artist at Janes Gallery in New Plymouth. Featuring music by Margaret’s talented daughter MC Tali.
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast
Laura Feller
Date:
March 15, 2025
Duration:
0:55:29
Architect-turned-illustrator Laura Feller shares her time between Oakura in Taranaki and Graz in Austria.
