Welcome to this week’s episode of Art Is... a podcast for artists where writer Odette Brady and Isotta discuss the evolution of Cel del Nord, Odette’s artist residency program. Odette shares her approach for cultivating a supportive environment that celebrates connection, growth, and honest feedback. Odette highlights the most common issues that creatives were facing in her residency program during the pandemic. Through lots of trial and error, she realized that what the artists needed the most was a sense of consistency, rotating leadership, and a space to ask and receive questions. Isotta and Odette explore how to contextualize and de-personalize feedback, especially when it’s negative. They also discuss how to get out of your own way when you’re being your own worst critic. Odette describes her vision for the future of Cel del Nord, including her plans for a hybrid online and in-person option. They round out the conversation by talking about the trend of an art viewer being either a participant or an audience for the entire creative process. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:The importance of discussing a work-in-progress with trusted peers Odette’s three key pieces of advice for anyone who wants to create a community for artists The impactful emotional response of receiving a question versus a critique Detaching your worth as a creative person from one single piece of work Odette’s thought process behind offering a hybrid online and in-person option at Cel del NordGuest Info:Connect with Odette Brady on her website.Follow Us:Our WebsiteInstagram | Isotta’s InstagramFacebookTwitterDonate | Music by Blue Dot Sessions | Cover art by Eleonora Tucci Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations