The Truth In This Art is an arts and culture podcast and artist interview podcast hosted by Rob Lee. Each episode features authentic, longform creative conversations with artists, creative thinkers, and cultural innovators—curators, gallerists, art historians, museum professionals, designers, filmmakers, musicians, writers, and community makers—who are shaping contemporary culture.

Hear real stories about the creative process, inspiration, identity, and impact: studio conversations, artist spotlights, origin stories, and behind‑the‑scenes insights into the art world, creative practice, and cultural entrepreneurship. With hundreds of episodes, this visual arts podcast explores painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, printmaking, ceramics, textile and fiber art, installation, performance, street art and murals, graffiti, digital and new media art, design, architecture, fashion, film, theater, dance, poetry, and literature.

From Baltimore and beyond, The Truth In This Art connects local voices with global ideas—highlighting emerging and influential creators, culture shapers, and change‑makers. If you’re looking for an art podcast that blends artist interviews, culture conversations, and stories that matter, you’ll find thoughtful, inspiring, and practical insights for artists, creatives, and culture lovers.

Subscribe for new episodes and discover how arts and culture influence community, place, and society. Follow Rob Lee’s conversations to learn about careers in art, creative resilience, collaboration, public art, exhibitions, and the broader cultural landscape.

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We want to hear stories from Baltimore and beyond. If you’re an artist, curator, or cultural leader with something to share, send your story pitch to mtrthenetwork@gmail.com with “Pitch” in the subject line.

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Latest Episodes

#45 – How Can Typing in Public Challenge Fear and Defend Free Speech? | Sheryl Oring

Interdisciplinary artist and activist Sheryl Oring returns to The Truth In This Art! Oring shares updates on I Wish to Say. "I Wish to Say" is her long-running public ...

#44 – Why Baltimore’s New Arts Office (MOACE) Matters? | Linzy Jackson III

Director of Baltimore’s new Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (MOACE), Linzy Jackson III joins The Truth In This Art! Jackson started as a summer youth worker...

#43 – How Does Painting Build Resilience in Art and Life? | Christopher Batten

Visual artist and educator Christopher Batten returns to reflect on evolution, resilience, and what it means to keep pushing—on canvas and in the classroom.Now in his ...

#42 – How Can Art Help Us Reclaim the Joys of Childhood? | Elijah Trice

Baltimore-based artist and designer Elijah Trice returns to talk about growth, storytelling, and painting the everyday with dignity and joy.Since our last conversation...

#41 – How Do You Reinvent and Thrive in Baltimore’s Underground? | Kotic Couture

If you’ve ever danced your heart out at a sold-out basement party or streamed a late-night DJ set on your phone, you’ve felt the pulse of Kotic Couture’s world. In thi...

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