# Artists Need Other Artists-Welcome to Season Nine

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Podcast: [I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-like-your-work-conversations-with-artists-401291)
Published: 2026-09-04T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Season Nine of I Like Your Work! In this opening episode, I'm reflecting on something I've been thinking about a lot lately: artists need other artists. So much of our work happens alone in the studio, but getting out into the world, seeing work in person, traveling, learning together, and having conversations with other artists can have a huge impact on our practices. I share some thoughts from my recent experience teaching The Symbolic Landscape in Italy and why in-person experiences like this can be so important—not only for making work, but for building relationships and seeing your practice in a new way. I'm excited to be returning to Italy to teach the course again, and I'll be sharing more information soon for anyone interested in joining me. I also talk about what's ahead for I Like Your Work this season, including our upcoming exhibition at Eckert Art Gallery at Millersville University, guest curated by Heidi Leitzke. As we begin our ninth season, thank you for continuing to listen, share the podcast, support the artists we feature, and be part of this community. I'm so excited for the conversations and opportunities ahead. In this episode: Creating meaningful in-person experiences Reflections on teaching and making art in Italy Returning to Italy for The Symbolic Landscape Our upcoming exhibition at Millersville University What's ahead for Season Nine Learn more about I Like Your Work, upcoming opportunities, and ways to support the podcast at ilikeyourworkpodcast.com. I Like Your Work Links: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ILikeYourWork/home The Symbolic Landscape- Erika b Hess at Umbria Contemporary Arts May 30- June 13, 2027 https://www.umbriacontemporaryarts.com/product-page/the-symbolic-landscape-instructor https://www.millersville.edu/eckertartgal…

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