Brolly Arts founder Amy Sanyer MacDonald was recently featured on Season 2, Episode 11 of The Vibrancy Society podcast with host Bec Forde.
In the episode, Amy reflects on more than 30 years of building creative communities through collaboration, storytelling, and supporting independent artists. The conversation explores Brolly Arts’ evolution from a small grassroots arts organization into a long-standing creative network that brings artists, communities, and important social and environmental conversations together.
Amy shares her journey from dancer to producer, discussing how Brolly Arts creates space for independent artists to experiment, collaborate, and develop meaningful work rooted in connection and purpose. The episode also highlights current projects focused on environmental storytelling, community engagement, and the power of the arts to inspire participation and change.
The conversation touches on:
- The importance of collaboration and long-term creative relationships
- Supporting independent artists and creating space for experimentation
- Using storytelling and the arts to engage communities around social and environmental issues
- The role creativity plays in building connection, hope, and shared understanding
- Celebrating 30 years of Brolly Arts and the impact of decades of creative partnerships
As part of the episode, Amy and Bec also discuss Brolly Arts’ 30th Anniversary celebration and the many artists, collaborators, and community members who have been part of the organization’s journey over the years.
