From La to Jersey podcast

Introducing: From LA to Jersey Podcast

 

We’re excited to announce the launch of From LA to Jersey, a new podcast exploring the intersection of art, culture, and creative life from two iconic coasts.

 

Hosted by Natily Gonzalez and Amy Smith, this podcast brings together conversations with artists, creators, and cultural voices shaping the scenes in Los Angeles and New Jersey. From studio practices and exhibitions to the stories behind the work, we dive into what inspires creativity and how culture moves between communities.

Join us as we bridge the distance between coasts and highlight the people and ideas pushing art and culture forward.

 

From LA to Jersey — where creativity travels coast to coast.

 

Stay tuned for our first episodes coming soon.

Episodes

Apr 28, 2026

40 min

The mission started with a way to connect with family and ended up creating family in the streets. Off the Wall Graffiti transforms spaces where urban youth spend most of their time - school and parks. 

Apr 27, 2026

28 min

Have you ever wondered how television shows or movies look the way they do? We wanted to dive into the creative jobs that make your favorite entertainment by asking the question, What does a Set Decorator do? 
Seasoned professional set decorator Julie Drach tells us her experience and the details of what it means to be a set decorator for television and film. What freelance work is like and what is a sconce.
She her amazing work at 
juliedrachsetdecor.com

Apr 21, 2026

29 min

We're excited to introduce Indigenous artist and activist Siyowin Peters. Learn more about her work that highlights the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement. In addition to her social justice work she brings art to all ages through educational workshops with the next event happening April 26th at the Women's Center for Creative Work.

Apr 20, 2026

26 min

Creator and Producer of All My Friends Are Dope and Harvest Sessions. Director of the ADC Gallery in downtown Los Angeles, talks about her three month residency program for artists creating collaborations with their brands/products. 

Apr 12, 2026

35 min

Hedy walked us through her newest installation at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles and shared her incredible journey here in LA. From her early inspirations to developing a powerful body of work rooted in her life experiences, this conversation goes deep.
We also dive into applying for art grants, her creative process, and how her educational path—including earning her Master’s degree—continues to shape her art and large-scale installations.

Mar 22, 2026

8 min

Natily Gonzalez owner of Moby Arts born and raised in Los Angeles and mixed media artist Amy Smith invite creatives from coast to coast to talk art, sustainability, and culture. First episode gets into the WHY behind the creation of the podcast with Amy Smith leaving LA after 20 years. The opportunity to explore the creative and artist scene on the East Coast and West Coast is too good to pass up. We bring you interviews with leading artists, creatives, futurists creating unconventional ways of living, to broaden the lense of how people are taking their creativity to the next level.

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