ARTS. WORK. LIFE.
Episodes
Paying it Forward
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost all of us have a mentor who shaped our path—a teacher, a family member, or even someone miles away. In the finale of season four, we explore ...
Prepare for our finale!
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week on ARTS.WORK.LIFE, we celebrate the finale of season four with stories about mentorship, teaching, and the invaluable act of paying it forwa...
The Healing Power of the Arts
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They say that laughter is the best medicine, but so are human connection and genuine self-expression. In episode five, we explore stories about the he...
Next week on the show
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best medicine doesn’t come in a bottle. Next week on ARTS.WORK.LIFE., inspiring stories about the healing power of the arts. The episo...
Inner Compass
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working in the arts requires imagination, intuition, and a belief in oneself because oftentimes, you have to follow your inner compass. On today's epi...
Episode four arrives July 29th!
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of performing arts, the impossible happens every day. On stage, a special effect or optical illusion wows an audience. But what happens b...
It Takes a Village
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are creating street art, launching a career, running a business, or building a “Globe-ette,” you can't do it alone. In this episode, w...
A preview of episode three
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week on ARTS. WORK. LIFE, we bring you four inspiring stories about how performing arts communities form and evolve, creating opportunities and c...
Finding Your Why
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid brutal competition, unpredictable hours, and variable pay, it’s important to remember WHY you chose a career in the performing arts. Episode tw...
Next week…
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week’s episode is all about WHY we do what we do. Not just for the applause or the paycheck, but what drives us through the beautiful, messy, e...
Trailblazers
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being the first to do something comes with accolades and recognition, but it can also be lonely. The premiere of season four features stories from fou...
Season 4 - now premiering June 17
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 of ARTS. WORK. LIFE. will take you around the world this summer with bold, never before-heard stories – now premiering in one week, on June...
Mark your calendars!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
APAP’s award-winning podcast ARTS.WORK.LIFE. is back! On June 10th, we’ll premiere our new season, which is bursting with bold, untold stories fro...
13! Thirteen more days to submit your story.
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about how to submit a great story, and hear from past storytellers, by watching our recent webinar: https://youtu.be/eZ7a55-slLw?si=VvihOVwjV0W3...
Season four needs you!
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all performing arts workers! Submit your bold, untold, personal story for season four at apap365.org/podcastPriority deadline is March 20th. ...
Second Acts
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we have to give up one dream and find another, providing an opportunity for growth and discovery.The finale of season three features storie...
My Story To Tell
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding your voice is hard, but summoning the courage to use it can change your life and the lives of those around you.Whether it’s helping others r...
Through The Looking Glass
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Often, our sense of self can feel rigid. Like who we see in the mirror is who we’ll always be. But how we see ourselves is changeable, and sometimes...
The Personal and The Political
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artists are often the voice for social movements. Some make it their life's purpose, while others are thrust into politics by circumstance. Episode th...
Breaking the Arts Barrier
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Systemic barriers to equality are apparent throughout the industry, but at a certain point you can't keep dancing around the red tape. You have to bre...
Remix, Rework, Reimagine.
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The audience was seated, the performers were waiting in the wings, and the musicians were just about to play the opening note when a powerful storm to...
Season 3 Arrives May 28th!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to shine? Season three of the award-winning ARTS. WORK. LIFE. podcast arrives May 28th! Twenty bold, untold stories will take you behind...
Breaking Out of the Box
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being prematurely judged or misunderstood can be frustrating, limiting and even harmful. In the final episode of Season 2, artists and arts administra...
With or Without A Net
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: description of sexual harassment between 9:10 and 10:05 and brief mention of sexual abuse of minors between 24:09 and 24:49.The best ...
Outside In
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like an “outsider” can be isolating, and sometimes you don’t even realize the weight you’re carrying until you find yourself in a plac...
For The Kids
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: brief mentions of gun violence, suicide and child molestation between 18:16 and 19:32.Whether you are an arts worker and parent, shar...
Roots and Responsibilities
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our personal experiences, family history and cultural roots define who we are. But translating our roots into our work can be just as trying as it is ...
Improv Everywhere
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The show must go on!” is a phrase associated with live entertainment for a reason. Arts workers have always had to think on their feet, respond t...
Season 2 Arrives July 4!
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ARTS. WORK. LIFE. is back. This summer, hear the bold, untold stories from behind the scenes of the performing arts industry. Artists, managers, advoc...
Submit Your Stories for Season Two!
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of ARTS. WORK. LIFE. arrives this summer! Performing arts workers: Share your story with the world, go to ArtsWorkLife.org by the final deadl...
BONUS EPISODE: Stop Talking, Start Listening, Part 2: Young Arts Worker Panelists Reflect
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, the panel from the “Stop Talking, Start Listening: Finding Common Ground with Young Arts Workers” session featured ...
BONUS EPISODE: Stop Talking, Start Listening, Part 1: Finding Common Ground with Young Arts Workers
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This special bonus episode is a live recording from the APAP|NYC+ 2023 conference in New York City. Arts workers from across the country came together...
Bowing Out, Letting Go, and Saying Goodbye
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even a simple setback can derail a career, so knowing when it’s time to change direction – or step away entirely – is invaluable. The storytelle...
The Human in Human Resources
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An organization is the sum of its people, so decisions about who to recruit, who to hire, and who to fire radically shape an organization's work cultu...
Space, Place and Community
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Community” is a popular buzzword in the performing arts, but how do we truly deliver on its promise? It takes intentional effort to build a suppo...
From Burnout to Balance: Defying Death and Embracing Life
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arts workers often walk a tightrope between healthy boundaries and total burnout. But can we achieve balance? Episode 3 tells the stories of professio...
Money, Money, Money: Hustle or Bust
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s leave the “starving artist” trope firmly in the past -- The stories in Episode 2 are all about money: staying in the green while promoting...
Inclusion: What Does It Mean to Be “In the Room”?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The word inclusion is heard a lot in the arts industry, but are we truly inclusive? Episode 1 explores who is and isn't in the room, disability and ac...