Maria has been featured in interviews, podcasts, television segments, and articles exploring the intersection of arts, mindfulness, community, and transformation. Here is a selection of her media appearances.
SECTION 1: INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES
Art Center Sarasota’s “Art of the Spectacle” (FOX 13 News — April 2026)
Maria served as juror for Art Center Sarasota’s exhibition “The Art of the Spectacle” — a curated show celebrating how visual artists translate the world of live performance. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong captured Maria’s reflections on the exhibition, the winning piece, and what it means to truly honor the human experience behind the stage. “This painting shows the cost of performance. It’s not that glitter moment. It’s that human experience behind the scenes after the show.” → Watch the Story
Life, Lessons & Legacy (Voyage Tampa — December 2025)
In this intimate profile Maria reflects on her journey as a Brazilian immigrant, artist, and educator — sharing what brings her joy, what she has had to release, and what it means to finally be doing what she was born to do. One of the most personal and revealing interviews Maria has given. → Read the Interview
Meet Maria Schaedler-Luera (Canvas Rebel — Part 1)
An in-depth profile exploring Maria’s journey as an artist, educator, and community leader in Sarasota. → Read the Interview
Meet Maria Schaedler-Luera (Canvas Rebel — Part 2)
A follow-up conversation diving deeper into Maria’s work with Atomica Arts and her vision for transformation through the arts. → Read the Interview
Meet Maria Schaedler-Luera of Sarasota (Voyage Tampa)
A feature profile highlighting Maria’s story, her work in the Sarasota community, and what drives her passion for arts and mindfulness. → Read the Feature
A Public Innovator. Me? (The Patterson Foundation Blog)
Maria reflects on what it means to be a public innovator — and how her work at the intersection of arts, community, and civic life has shaped her identity as a leader. → Read the Article
SECTION 2: PODCASTS
Becoming the Protagonist (with Maria Schaedler-Luera)
A conversation exploring what it means to step into the lead role of your own life — the ideas behind Maria’s first book and the transformative power of theater and mindfulness. → Listen
Suncoast Culture Club Podcast
Maria joins the Suncoast Culture Club to discuss Atomica Arts, her vision for arts and community in Sarasota, and what it means to build something from the ground up. → Listen
Mindful City Podcast
A conversation about Atomica Arts, pure potential, and the role of mindfulness in building more connected, creative communities. → Listen
SECTION 3: TELEVISION — SUNCOAST VIEW
Co-Hosting The Suncoast View — Atomica Arts Feature (2019)
Maria joins The Suncoast View to talk about Atomica Arts and what the company is building in Sarasota. → Watch
Introduction to Meditation (2020)
Maria shares the basics of meditation and why a regular practice can transform your daily life. → Watch
Self-Care Tips (2020)
Maria offers practical self-care strategies for managing stress and staying well. → Watch
5 Ways to Unplug from Technology (2021)
Maria shares mindfulness-based strategies for disconnecting from screens and reconnecting with yourself. → Watch (links to mysuncoast.com)
How Mental Health Impacts Athletes (2021)
Maria discusses the intersection of mental health, mindfulness, and athletic performance. → Watch
SECTION 4: VIDEO
Theater of the Oppressed Warm-Ups
A demonstration of Theater of the Oppressed warm-up exercises — a glimpse into the embodied, participatory work that is at the heart of Atomica Arts. → Watch
Have you featured Atomica Arts or Maria Schaedler-Luera in your publication, podcast, or program? We’d love to hear from you.