Visual artist Wendy Red Star discusses how she approaches an archive, her MFA experience, and betting on herself.

Visual artist David Hendren discusses dealing with rejection, sustaining an art practice, and working with intention

Writer and translator Neige Sinno discusses the narrative form as an act of resistance, unexpected turns in a creative career, and believing in what you've built

Professional football player (Buffalo Bills) and author Christian Benford discusses fostering creativity in your kids, how creative processes can keep you from burning out, and the impact of teaching ...

Journalist Brian Anderson discusses the long journey from idea to finished project, the power of obsession, and how to persevere

Writer and translator Neige Sinno discusses the narrative form as an act of resistance, unexpected turns in a creative career, and believing in what you've built

Writer and artist Aiden Arata discusses the magic of relatability, refuting the tortured artist trope, and not writing every day.

Writer Maris Kreizman discusses defining herself outside of a corporate job, becoming a morning person, and how she decides what book to read.

Writer Boris Fishman discusses growing up as an immigrant, artistic rituals, and keeping one foot on the ground

Ian MacKaye and Brandon Stosuy sit down for a discussion about independence, creativity, punk, social media, and more.

Musician Ela Minus discusses demystifying your industry, questioning yourself and the systems around you, and the importance of teaching others

Comic artists advocate and indie comics publisher Zach Clemente discusses the past, current day-to-day, and hoped-for future of Bulgilhan Press.

Writer Alejandro Heredia discusses difference, community, and dedicating yourself to your calling

The poet, essayist, and critic Elisa Gabbert offers 30 ideas around making your nonfiction interesting.

The festival, which will take place September 19-20 in Hudson, NY, features billy woods, Deafheaven, Fcukers, Ho99o99, and more.

Podcaster and radio producer Erica Heilman discusses loving strangers, relinquishing control, the substance of silence, and building bridges into people’s lives.

A long sleeve TCI t-shirt in a final edition of 50. The design is full of snails, spirals, the words of Julia Cameron and Laurel Schwulst, and other TCI easter eggs.

Author and literary agent Kate McKean discusses switching between professional hats, trying again and again while knowing that she might fail, and keeping her eyes on her own page.

Comedian and artist Jasmine Rogers discusses always having a project, pivoting to something new, and following your joy.

Writer Curtis Sittenfeld discusses overcoming creative blocks, how to start a project, and the balance between listening to feedback and trusting your vision

Music writer, producer, and podcaster Dylan Tupper Rupert discusses growing up in the Seattle arts scene, dealing with music industry hierarchy, and imagining the ideal conditions for creativity.

Writer and illustrator A. Kendra Greene discusses the power of noticing, collecting fascinations, and letting curiosity guide your process.

You recently put out a new EP, Brontez Purnell Trio, and you’ve talked in the past about your different practices—dance, music, and writing—informing …

Author and writing professor Matt Bell discusses prioritizing your creative time, the value of long-distance running, and the benefits of not spending an entire day writing.

Multi-disciplinary artist Jack Rusher discusses habit as excellence, what scientists and artists have in common, and the influence of AI on creativity.

Singer-songwriter Neko Case discusses writing for the page and the stage, country music’s narrow-minded gatekeepers, and being nice to machines.

Actor, director, and filmmaker Cherien Dabis discusses knowing you have stories to tell and what it means to make a contribution to the world.

Musician and actor Will Oldham discusses good intentions versus technical skill, his relationship to place, and feeling privileged to make music with people who want to be there.

Artist and Naturalist Rosie Brand discusses the connectedness of art and nature, the struggle of the hustle, and the inspiration of community

Artist and community organizer eryn kimura discusses collage as a form of time travel, resisting the doom loop, and why imagination is more important than knowledge.

Visual Artist Reginald Madison discusses his early artistic discoveries, the importance of good energy in the studio, sticking with it, and why passion is everything.

Conductor and composer Christopher Rountree discusses balancing multiple roles, building systems and networks with people and ideas, and the power of being vulnerable.