Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Sam Kissajukian

In this episode, Joanna Roche of the Maria Mitchell Association sits down with Australian comedian, visual artist, and creator of the upcoming show 300 Paintings, Sam Kissajukian, to talk about his unexpected journey to Nantucket and the experiences that have shaped his life and work. Sam shares his Nantucket origin story, his connection to the island’s natural world, and how his time here has influenced his perspective as an artist. They also discuss his decision to walk away from stand-up comedy, the creative journey that followed, and how that experience ultimately became 300 Paintings, a wildly original show blending comedy, storytelling, and visual art. Sam’s show comes to the Nantucket Performing Arts Center August 17th through 23rd. Learn more about the Maria Mitchell Association visit https://www.mariamitchell.org/.