Hosted by Nanvi Jhala at Emergent Inquiry Studio · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Why Arts? is a video podcast series created by Nanvi Jhala—educator and designer, and a recent graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Drawing from her experience in Reggio-inspired schools, public education systems, and democratic learning spaces, Nanvi explores how the arts shape the way we learn, relate, and imagine. Through conversations with educators, artists, and thinkers, the series looks at arts beyond it's final products to the processes of creating, questioning, and making that nurture meaningful learning.
Nanvi Jhala at Emergent Inquiry Studio hosts Why Arts?, a education show with 20 episodes published.
In this episode, I am in conversation with Yvette Kong — Olympian, founder, and transdisciplinary creator working at the intersection of human potential, creativity, and systems change. Yvette is the Founder and CEO of A
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In this episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Louisa Penfold - educator, artist, researcher, Lecturer and Co-Chair of Arts and Learning at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and co-director of Project Zero’s ArtPlay.
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In this episode, I am in conversation with Cristian Fabbi, an international early childhood education expert working with UNICEF on curriculum reform and teacher education programmes. Cristian is the Director of Fondazio
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In this episode, I’m in conversation with Eloisa - Remida project coordinator, Atelierista and Researcher in Reggio Childhood Studies. She has been working with the Reggio Children Foundation since 2012. In 2025, she com
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In this episode, I’m in conversation with Ron Grady—an early childhood educator, researcher, and storyteller whose work centers the voices and lived experiences of young children. Currently a PhD researcher at the Harvar
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In this episode, I’m joined by Peter H. Reynolds—an award-winning author and illustrator known for beloved books like The Dot, Ish, and The Word Collector. Through his work, Peter has inspired millions of children and ed
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In Episode 14 of Why Arts?, I’m in conversation with Jean Appolon and Meghan McGrath, who are reimagining what dance can be as a space for expression, identity, and community.Jean Appolon, Co-founder and Artistic Directo
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In this conversation, I’m in conversation with Coco Allred, a visual artist and educator whose work explores the intersections of public space, aesthetics, and experimental pedagogy. From sculpture and printmaking to par
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In this episode, I’m in conversation with Stacy Davidson Minicucci, M.Ed., an Arts Educator at Nurtury Early Education whose work is rooted in early childhood, expressive arts, and mental health. Over more than two decad
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In Episode 11 of Why Arts?, I’m in conversation with Steve Seidel — educator, researcher, and the Bauman & Bryant Chair in Arts in Education, Emeritus at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Many of us know Steve fo
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In Episode 10 of Why Arts?, I’m in conversation with Sarah Lieberman — museum educator, thoughtful listener, and someone who deeply believes that art belongs to everyone.As a child, Sarah made outfits for her dolls out o
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In this episode, Exa Kutler shares their journey exploring creativity, community, and hands-on learning.Exa’s work often involves designing simple structures for people to think, make, and learn together — whether throug
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In this episode with Rosario Ubiera-Minaya — Executive Director of Raw Art Works, cultural strategist, and antiracist advocate — we explore how arts can become a force for healing, leadership, and systemic change.We talk
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In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Baynes, a dance educator, choreographer, and performer whose work spans classrooms, stages, and communities. A TEDx speaker and Harvard Graduate School of Education alum, Jessica br
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In this episode, I’m joined by Rasheen Jamison-Richardson, founder of Legacy School of Performing Arts Training Institute, Inc. and alum of Harvard Graduate School of Education, to explore what it really means to build t
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In this episode, I’m joined by Rick Westerkamp, an educator and theater artist I had the joy of graduating alongside at Harvard Graduate School of Education. I was constantly inspired by Rick’s care, clarity, and deep co
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In episode 4 of Why Arts?, I’m joined by Nicola Wallis, who spent 19 years as a Practitioner Research Associate in Early Childhood and Collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge and has recently transitioned into
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In the third episode of Why Arts?, I’m joined by Ryan Jenkins—co-founder of Wonderful Idea Co. and a longtime educator, tinkerer, and designer working at the intersection of art, science, and making. Ryan’s work grows ou
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In the second episode of Why Arts?, I’m joined by Linda Nathan—educator, author, artist, and Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Linda’s work centers on designing democratic schools, organizational chan
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In the first episode of Why Arts?, I’m joined by Lisa Goddard, a PhD Fellow in Reggio Childhood Studies at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia / Fondazione Reggio Children. Lisa’s work explores children’s play and
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