avatar

Art, Legacy, and Empowerment: Conversations with Angela Wheeler

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
Episode • May 9, 2022 • 37m

Begin your experience with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by the one and only Rob Lee. Today we have Angela Wheeler, her rich family heritage is interwoven with Baltimore City's legacy of Black excellence, spanning law, politics, art, and education. As a torchbearer of this heritage, Angela's dedication to uplifting Black voices has manifested in her pivotal role as a fundraiser, channeling her unique background and purpose to support students of color at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her commitment to community service is evident through her transformative efforts in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood of West Baltimore, where she orchestrated successful campaigns to revitalize an after-school program and community center, ensuring expanded services for low-income families. Angela's multifaceted career has left an indelible mark on Baltimore's cultural scene, having collaborated with institutions like The Reginald F. Lewis Museum and the Banneker-Douglass Museum. A curator and entrepreneur, Angela's creative journey is illuminated through her engaging documentary art project, The Door Project, showcasing beautifully painted entryway doors from around the world. Angela Wheeler emerges as a visionary entrepreneur and fundraising strategist, driven by a passion for art and community empowerment.


Inside this recording, we venture into:


  • Angela Wheeler's artistic lineage, tracing her heritage from the celebrated Harlem Renaissance painter Laura Wheeler Waring to her cousin Madeleine Rabb, a former art director for the city of Chicago, igniting a dialogue on the enduring influence of creativity in her family.
  • Join us for an insightful conversation as Angela Wheeler sheds light on her passionate mission to support nonprofit executives and arts organizations, particularly those helmed by black women, delving into her impactful role in nurturing and empowering creative leadership.
  • Delve into Angela's perspective on the intrinsic link between creativity and problem-solving, exploring her belief in the transformative power of innovative thinking to navigate challenges, offering fresh insights into creative solutions.
  • Engage in a thought-provoking exploration with Angela Wheeler as she advocates for greater equity and inclusivity within Baltimore's arts and culture scene, inviting a discussion on fostering a diverse and representative artistic landscape.
  • Embark on a captivating journey as Angela reveals her unique approach to travel, unraveling her penchant for immersing herself in new cities with an open-hearted curiosity, observing human interactions and the world's nuances, and how these experiences enrich her creative endeavors.


Get ready to be inspired! Angela discusses her background and the fascinating stories of artists in her family lineage. She shares her passion for supporting nonprofit executives and arts organizations, particularly those led by black women. Angela also talks about her experience in publishing and how she transitioned into the nonprofit fundraising sector. She emphasizes the importance of creativity in her work and how it helps her find elegant solutions to challenges. Angela discusses the arts and culture scene in Baltimore and the need for greater equity and inclusion. She also shares her observations and approaches to navigating and traveling in new cities.

Mentioned in this episode
Angela's website


🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧


Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

Photos:

  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

Support the podcast

★ Support this podcast ★