S2 | E9 | WEST COAST EDITION
Cynthia Tom
PAINTER & COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Hear more from Cynthia on using art as a form of healing and meditation, helping other women overcome past trauma through her organization A Place of Her Own, navigating life as a “re-emerging” artist, and prioritizing self-care while doing community-driven work.
See more of Cynthia's work at cynthiatom.com and aplaceofherown.com, and on Instagram at @cynthiatom.art
*Trigger Warning: This episode includes brief references to experiences of trauma and sexual abuse, please be mindful as you listen to this episode.
25:59-27:59 references to incest, rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence, drugs
RESOURCES
Artwork Archive — Podcast sponsor, an online platform that manages all aspects of your career including art inventory and sales. Beyond the Studio listeners get 20% off when they get started with their free trial on www.artworkarchive.com/beyond
A Place of Her Own — An arts based healing and transformation series of workshops culminating in an art exhibition for women, founded by Cynthia
General Bead — San Francisco based retailer of bead and jewelry making supplies
SCRAP — San Francisco based non-profit creative reuse center and materials depot
Hunters Point Shipyard Artist Studios — San Francisco based hub for studios, where Cynthia formerly had a studio (and Nicole currently has one)
Marin Open Studios — Annual open studio event for artists in Marin County and Northern California
San Francisco Open Studios — Oldest and largest annual open studio event in San Francisco
Asian American Women Artists Association — San Francisco based non-profit with the mission to advance the visibility and recognition of Asian American women in the arts, where Cynthia served as Board President from 2006–2018
“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo
Society 6 — Online retail platform for artists to sell affordable prints, iPhone cases, t-shirts, etc.
CafePress — Online retail platform for selling custom t-shirts, stickers, coffee mugs, etc.
De Young Museum Artist-in-Residency — Where Cynthia was an artist-in-residence in 2009 and where A Place of Her Own originated
San Francisco Arts Commission — Local resource for San Francisco artists, and supporter of A Place of Her Own
California Arts Council — Local resource for San Francisco artists, and supporter of A Place of Her Own
Zellerbach Family Foundation — Providing California-based grants, supporter of A Place of Her Own
SOMArts — Cultural center in San Francisco, one of the many venues for A Place of Her Own exhibitions
California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives at UC Santa Barbara
Intuitive Energy Coaching with Amy Grace Lam — San Francisco based coach-healer supporting individuals to recognize their body's inner wisdom through connecting to one's subtle energy fields
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