Nine artists tell the story of the first time they went public, or went BIG, with their art. Punsmith Annica Eagle, artist Larry Ellingson, chef and musician Travis Tveit, actor Sarah Waisman, musician Mathew Hughes, artist Chad Brazill, musician Norman

Shantell Jackson, local poet and visual artist, discusses how being eager to try new things leads to the danger of saying yes too much. She also reads a couple of her poems.

Matt McCormack, Gonzaga University film professor, discusses the magic of film festivals (especially Sundance of which he’s had four films selected), the craziness of the Cold War and how graffiti removal can be a subconscious art form.

Shantell Jackson, local poet and visual artist, discusses how being eager to try new things leads to the danger of saying yes too much. She also reads a two poems of hers.

Matt McCormack, Gonzaga University film professor discusses the magic of film festivals (especially Sundance, for which his films have been selected four times), the craziness of the Cold War, and how graffiti removal can be a subconscious art.