{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"New Visionary Podcast","title":"Meditation, Vulnerability & the Courage to Be Seen with Karen Fitzgerald","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bc905fb4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2743,"description":"Discover how meditation can deepen artistic practice, enhance emotional resilience, and foster authentic connections, as shared by visual artist Karen Fitzgerald. This episode explores the intersection of mindfulness and creativity, highlighting real stories and practical insights.Here’s what we discuss:Karen’s journey into meditation and its impact on her art and personal lifeHow meditation fuels clarity, courage, and authenticity in creative workIntroducing Studio Contemporary: a new platform connecting artists with collectors through studio visitsThe significance of values, intentionality, and community in artistic growthKaren Fitzgerald is an artist living in Maryland who is collected by individuals and institutions, exhibits here and there, and occasionally gets recognized for her efforts.  She spends her days speaking up and sharing her creative process with the public through her studio in Alexandria, Virginia.  With the aim of making art and artists a more substantive part of our world, Karen founded studio contemporary (studio C) in 2026, a platform that directly connects collectors with art they love by inviting them into artists’ studios. Website: karenfitzgeraldart.comIG: @karen.fitzgerald.artVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymagJoin our newsletter: visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/e9W78ZPuG0cPXPoEV4mfInls_QvjJxOTMVbhLPdl8oA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZTQ0/YzE3Zjc3YWU2NmMy/N2IxMmM4YjExYTU4/MTkzZC5KUEVH.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}