Welcome to the third 'Show & Tell' edition of ArtyParti - a live podcast recording hosted at Port Independent in Sunderland.

Artists & creatives of various disciplines are invited to "step up to the microphone" to share recent projects, the process behind their work, and the lessons they've learned along the way. This is a critically supportive community - inviting the audience to share reflections on each project, and celebrate creative practice.

We’ve had four ArtyParti Show & Tell events so far - and we have a fifth on the horizon! If you fancy joining Show & Tell #5 in person, please put this date in your diary - Thursday the 25th of September 2025, from 6pm, at Port Independent in Sunderland.

Artists & Creatives featured in the episode:

• Becca Latham - Freelance Graphic Designer

Fresh from a commission with TOWN to map the cultural scene of Sunniside in Sunderland, Becca Latham shares her digitally illustrated map of the area and its buildings.

• Daniel Waterston - Abstract Artist, Illustrator, Animator, Musician

With a sign in his studio reminding him to “not draw shapes”, Daniel Waterston shares how his travels inspired his series of abstract paintings.

• Helen Wardropper - Business Advisor, North East BIC

Representing the North East BIC, a service supporting business development, including for artists and creatives, Helen Wardropper shares her experience as a caricaturist and how that influences her role as a business advisor.

• Sully Alenezi - Designer & Illustrator

Exploring the Bedouin culture from his home country of Kuwait, Sully Alenezi shares his fabric prints and his digital sketchbook exploring folklore, immigration, culture, and collaboration.

More about ArtyParti:
ArtyParti is a twice-monthly podcast, events series, and community platform that celebrates the work of artists and creatives. Now an independent podcast, ArtyParti brings artists and creatives together to share about their projects & passions, promote events and exhibitions, and offer insight and advice on developing creative practice.

• Our website - www.artyparti.com
• Bluesky - @ArtyParti
• Instagram - @Arty_Parti_
• A Jay Sykes Media podcast

Our supporters and funders:

The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our generous Patreon backers. Your contributions help us keep the podcast going, support local artists, and grow our creative events. Every pledge makes a difference.

• Zoe Broad - Writer & Director
• Danielle Chamberlin - Watercolour Artist
• Sarah Drummond - Vegan Creative
• Chantal Herbert - DJ, & Founder of Sister Shack
• Jo Howell - Photographic Artist
• Auburn Langley - Writer, & Director of the Sunderland Lit & Phil Society
• Carrie McGovern - Contemporary Romance Author
• Angela Sandwith - Mixed-Media Artist
• Peter Scott - Writer, Props Master, & Voice Actor
• Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist
• Tony Stamp - Aspiring Writer, Student, & Dabbler