Today, we look at one of the art-world’s most fundamental questions: why is art important?It’s not such an easy question to answer,
Our Podcast
Meet The World's Most Creative People.
Artists, Musicians, Comedians, Writers, Actors,
Filmmakers, Producers, Creative Directors, Designers + More
Listen Now!
Our Latest Episodes
Burning Man 2022: Waking Dreams
Today, after a week’s hiatus, our founder and podcast host Scott “Sourdough” Power is back from Black Rock with a special treat.That’s
Where to Subscribe
Past Special Guests Include
Morgan Laurens: The Writer Helping Artists Tell Their Stories
How to Think About ‘Exposure Bucks,’ Unpaid Labor, and Freebies
Announcing a New Education Series For Creative Professionals: smARTalks 2022
Heidi Luerra: The Founder of RAW on Showcasing the Independent Creative Community
Merry Karnowsky: The LA Gallerist Creating an Impactful Legacy in the Art World
Why I Love Buying Art (and You Should Too)
Camille Rose Garcia: The Pop Surrealist Creating a New Reality [Podcast]
Ronnie Pirovino: The Collector Embracing the New Creative Economy [Podcast]
Good Month Labs: The Software Developers Making NFTs a Piece of Cake [Podcast]
Melissa Richardson Banks: The Consultant Championing the Democratization of Art
Sol Guy: Healing Through Creative Practice
‘América Utópica’: Karen Navarro Constructs Her Own Shining City on a Hill
Mikael B.: Taking Control of Your Creative Career
Ilse Valfré and Donald Eley: How Love of Drawing Became a Global Brand
Shannon Malone-deBenedictis: Letting the Work Inspire You
Lettering Artist Luke Smile Spreads Optimism Across the UK [Interview]
The Constant Climb with kaNO
Andre Miripolsky: Born to Be an Artist
Pangeaseed Foundation: Giving Oceans a Voice through ARTivism with Tré Packard
Teddy Margas Says Let The Children Create!
Art for Peace with Zoey Hudis and Lucy Lipofsky
Remembering Juxtapoz Founder and Lowbrow Art Enthusiast Greg Escalante [Podcast]
Jimmy Smith + His Amusement Park Entertainment Makes Dope Shit
Nychos Awakens at Mirus Gallery in L.A.
Daryl Slaton: Embracing Technology to Spread Positivity
Hannah Cole On Taxes for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs
Stand For Ukraine: Artist Olga Severina
Karla Funderburk: Art Matters
Michael Clements: Making the World a More Creative Place
Meow Wolf’s Max Neutra: Made For Art
Rick Saez: Photographer Inspired by Nature
Debi Cable On How Her 3D Blacklight Experiences Help Democratize Art
Artist Bonnie Robinson Stewart Makes Huggable Koi
Louise Glickman On Creating Artsville
Logan Hicks Shares His Art World Horror Story
Gringo & The Man Ride Again!
Faith XLVII x Erin Yoshi: Unbound by Formality
Robert Liu-Trujillo x Erin Yoshi: Stories of Diversity and Joy
Kristina Wong x Erin Yoshi: Political Comedy in a Post-Satire World
Ashara Ekundayo x Erin Yoshi: Joy-Informed Art as a Tool of Resistance and Healing
Q+Art: Dani Bonnet’s Neon Signs Cheekily Skewer Traditional American Values
Art World Horror Stories Vol.4: Flypaper for Dysfunction
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 3: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 2: So Disrespectful, It’s Scary!
Art World Horror Stories Vol. 1: Virgin Nightmares
Gringo & The Man: Artists Sourdough and Man One Make History in Race Relations
Daniela Garcia: Winner of 2021 Not Real Art Grant for Artists
Gair Maxwell: Inspiring Leaders to Create Legendary Brands
Carmen Mardonez: Winner of the 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
Antonio Pelayo + Isaac Pelayo: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree
John Chang: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant Winner
Natalia Villanueva Linares: 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant Winner
Nadyia Duff: Winner of the 2021 NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists
Columbia College Chicago Alumni Director Sarah Schroeder
Q+Art: Painter Paul Lewin Imagines Black Futures by Looking Into the Past
Roy Miles: Life as the ‘Ghetto Gepetto’
Why Art Is Important
NOT REAL ART Grant for Artists: Announcing Our 2021 Winners
Vyal One: O.G. L.A. Muralist
Michelle Woo: Expanding the Civic Engagement Conversation
Brett Cook On The Practice of Building Community
Anthem Salgado: Marketing Masterclass with Erin Yoshi
Toons One 44: Recognizing and Supporting Arts and Culture in Southern California
ShowzArt aka The Art Jedi: Elevating the Unsheltered Community in Skid Row
Asheville: Sand Hill Artists Collective with Louise Glickman and Bob Ware
MonaLisa Whitaker On The Magic of Connection
Stephen Levey: Monkey Pushing A Button?
Dolby Atmos with Ellis Reid
Greg Escalante: Happy Birthday!
NFT x Lora Zombie: A Case Study with Tom Rowlandson + Joshua Wattles
Channing Dungey Takes-Two on the Entertainment Industry with Erin Yoshi
Judy Baca On Public Arts + Murals
Muralist Roundtable: Gloria Muriel, Amanda Lynn + Mariela Ajras with Erin Yoshi
Trust Your Struggle: Artists Nancy Hernandez + Cece Carpio + Erin Yoshi
Maria Jenson + Heidi Johnson On Marketing Artists + Art Events with Erin Yoshi
Favianna Rodriguez, Anne Martin + The Power of Print with Erin Yoshi
Erin Yoshi Previews Her VIP Guests for International Women’s Month
Scott Bedbury: Serving Others in All You Do
Juergen Berkessel: Artist, Photographer and Founder of Polymash
Mona Lisa is Missing! Filmakers Joe Medeiros + Justine Mestichelli Medeiros Help Solve This Historic Art Crime
Mary Farmer: The Encaustic Painter Fighting for Social Justice
Graffiti The City’s Javie Lopez Does The Work
Frances Anderton On Humanizing Design and Architecture
Ron Vandenberg On The Business of Brand Building + Innovation
Deck The Halls: It’s Our Holiday Special Podcast with Paint The Town Podcast Hosts James Shen + Teachr1
Scott Hoesman of InQuest Consulting On: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Brian McCarty: Helping Children in War Zones Process Trauma with WarToys
Ric’key Pageot and Dessy Di Lauro of Parlor Social: Keeping the Faith in 2020
Robert Glenn Ketchum: Using Pictures to Save The World
Erin Yoshi: Designing a New World By Remembering Forward
Mary Sherwood Brock and Joshua Wattles On Hope and Aspiration for Indivisibility in America
Artists Anna Stump, Erin Yoshi, Ted Meyer + Kalynn Campbell On Politics + Indivisible 2020
Linda Vallejo & Man One: Artists On Politics and Being Indivisible in America
Leroy Johnson: What It Means to Be A Political Artist Today
David Schwartz: Multidisciplinary Artist + Creator of Rhyme Capsule
Tijera Williams: Artist + 2020 Not Real Art Grant Recipient
Miki Yokoyama: Artist + 2020 Not Real Art Grant Recipient
Kiara Machado: Artist + 2020 Not Real Art Grant Recipient
Paloma Montoya: Artist + 2020 Not Real Art Grant Recipient
Jacqueline Valenzuela: Artist + 2020 Not Real Art Grant Recipient
About The Hosts
Creator of Not Real Art
As a creative professional, I know first hand the magic my colleagues do everyday — often with less notoriety or compensation than they deserve. I created NOT REAL ART to help artists share their stories and promote their work.
Contemporary Artist
An artist, curator, multi-award winning illustrator, mentor and entrepreneur, Man One believes in the transformational power of art and its power to save lives and make the world a better place. He brings his unique perspective and wisdom to NOT REAL ART — that's when he's not working all night on another masterpiece!
Artist
Erin Yoshi is a true polymath. She is one of the few artists in the world with an MBA. Her business acumen coupled with her artistic prowess makes her a fantastic host.
Where to Subscribe