About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Claire Valdez about her background in art and the challenges of creative life in America.

We discuss Claire’s background in art, working at Sculpture Center, studying at SAIC and navigating the extreme inequality of American life. I share some war stories about the hazards of DIY creative life, freelancing and healthcare. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

People in this episode

Host: Joshua Citarella

Guest: Claire Valdez

Topics covered

• art
• inequality
• freelancing
• healthcare
• DIY creative life

Keywords

• art
• inequality
• freelancing
• healthcare
• DIY
• creative life
• Sculpture Center
• SAIC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sculpture Center, SAIC

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