Episodes
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When natural disasters strike, they don’t just destroy homes; they can devastate entire communities, livelihoods, and creative legacies. In this special edition of Art World Horror Stories, Asheville-based photographer Michael Freas shares the harrowing tale of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, which left hundreds of local artists without studios or income.
Having survived multiple hurricanes, Michael offers a unique perspective on the resilience required to rebuild after such catastrophes. As a freelance photographer for ArtsvilleUSA, Michael and his images have played a crucial role in documenting the storm's devastation of the River Arts District (RAD), a low-lying creative hub located along the banks of the French Broad River. Read ArtsvilleUSA’s report on the RAD here.
For more information, please visit https://www.artsvilleusa.com/photojournalist-michael-freas
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Making a living from the arts can be a tough gig. Most art schools rightfully focus on studio skills and critical thinking but place very little emphasis on their real-world applications. Artists often double as their own marketers, using dated information that doesn't translate to tech advances in social media or the contemporary arts industry. In today’s podcast episode, Asheville printmaker Jamie Karolich joins us to discuss Craft Your Commerce, a program that equips artists with essential business skills through affordable workshops.
For more information, please visit https://www.artsvilleusa.com/craft-your-commerce
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When Sue Dolamore started painting, she joined a small group of Asheville-area plein-air artists. Under her leadership, the outdoor painting group ballooned from 12 members to nearly 400 over a five-year period. All the while, Sue learned to capture the breathtaking mountain vistas of Western North Carolina by working outdoors. These days, Sue also works inside a studio, but her abstract landscapes and lively sketches always retain the joyful, lighthearted energy of plein-air painting. In today’s podcast episode, ArtsvilleUSA founder Lousie Glickman sits down with Sue Dolamore to discuss the painter’s most valuable insights as an artist, educator, and marketer.
For more information, please visit https://www.artsvilleusa.com/sue-dolamore
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Ask any artist what they need to succeed; nine times out of 10, they’ll say “marketing.” In today’s podcast episode, marketing wunderkind Sarah Benoit of JB Media Institute joins us to discuss the practical tools artists and creative entrepreneurs need to grow their businesses in the digital era.
Key Points From This Episode:
How Sarah got into the marketing business as an “appreciator of the creators”Reframing marketing for artists by zooming in on relationshipsTips for choosing marketing tools wisely and creating a digital strategy that works for youWhy Sarah recommends starting with one platform and building from thereChallenging certain misconceptions about emerging technologyEthical considerations for artists regarding AI and social mediaPractical advice for buying and selling artwork onlineWhere to learn more about digital marketing and content strategy for artistsFor more information, please visit https://www.artsvilleusa.com/sarah-benoit
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Scott “Doc” Varn is the Executive Director and CEO of Preserving a Picturesque America (PAPA), an organization that combines history and art to conserve America’s most important sites. Sharing the mission behind PAPA, Scott joins us today to talk about his personal journey of falling in love with the process of unveiling key locations across the country. He speaks to the unique skills necessary to do this effectively, where he first acquired them, and how he goes about finding like-minded artists to join him along the way. We discuss the process of documenting old and new and understanding our place in history in order to educate generations to come. You’ll also hear all about the PBS documentary dedicated to PAPA, how to become an artist member, and where to view the work being produced by this important organization. Thanks for tuning into this conversation with a very special friend and colleague, Scott “Doc” Varn!
Key Points From This Episode:
The history of PAPA and the unifying factor of America’s natural beauty.How Scott’s mission to discover these spaces was unlocked.Resources that point the team at PAPA towards key locations.Where Scott developed the skills necessary to get to this stage. How the process of conservation and preservation works.Finding the appropriate artists with the right intention.Documentation of the old and the new and understanding our place in history.Mediums available to the artist as they retrace the route through the French Broad Region.The PBS documentary bringing PAPA to a screen near you!How to become an artist member and where to view the artwork online and in person.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Scott “Doc” Varn on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/docvarn/
Preserving a Picturesque America (PAPA) — https://preservationthroughart.org/
America: The Land We Live In — https://www.pbs.org/show/america-the-land-we-live-in/
Blue Danube Productions — https://bluedanubeproductions.com/
Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/
Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.wordpress.com/
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Both students and teachers in the Haywood Community College (HCC) Professional Crafts program form a prominent part of the vibrant creative community in Western North Carolina, an area with a rich history of traditional craftsmanship. Today, you’ll hear from textile artist Amy Putansu and woodworking instructor Brian Wurst about the accessible nature of the HCC Professional Crafts Program in Waynesville, North Carolina, and the professional practice training that makes this program so unique. You’ll also gain insight into what it takes to apply, what you’ll learn as a student there, what the future of craft in America looks like, and much more! For anyone who is interested in additional training in clay, fiber art, jewelry, or wood, plus the entrepreneurial skills you need to market yourself and your work, you won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation with Amy Putansu and Brian Wurst!
Key Points From This Episode:
What HCC Professional Crafts offers, from fine craftsmanship to entrepreneurship skills.Things that make this program unique and how Brian became an instructor.Insight into the accessible application requirements and the history of the program.The kinds of students that typically attend the classes and what they learn.Fresh, contemporary takes on the traditional craft history of Western NC.Strong connections between economic development and craft making.How Brian and Amy have integrated entrepreneurship and creativity in their practices.Perspectives on what the future of craft in America looks like.A funny story about Louise’s last visit to the annual Penland School of Craft auction.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Haywood Community College (HCC) — https://www.haywood.edu/
HCC Professional Crafts — https://www.haywood.edu/programs/professional-crafts.php
Amy Putansu — https://www.putansutextiles.com/
Amy Putansu on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/putansutextiles/
Amy Putansu on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-putansu-76521113a/
Brian Wurst — https://southernhighlandguild.org/member/brianwurst/
Brian Wurst on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-wurst-38378775/
Annual Penland School of Craft Auction — https://penland.org/support-penland/annual-auction/
Artsville Virtual Gallery — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/virtual-gallery/
Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/
Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/
Art Connections with Sherry Masters — https://www.arttoursasheville.com
Mountain BizWorks —
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By now, North Carolina’s reputation as an arts destination is well known, but did you know that it played a significant role in the history of the Studio Glass Movement in America? Since Harvey Littleton first moved to the area in the late 1970s, Western North Carolina has cultivated a thriving community of glass makers and supporting organizations. Today, we speak to Candace Reilly, who has been an active member of the arts community in Asheville for almost a decade and currently serves as Executive Director of Asheville’s largest public-access glass studio and gallery, the North Carolina (NC) Glass Center. As an advocate with a fervent commitment to nurturing creative talent, Candace believes that integrated arts education is critical for a more enriched and socially cohesive community. In today's episode, she gives us a glimpse into the history of glass and how the NC Glass Center is not only upholding traditions but democratizing the future of studio glass practice for an ever-expanding community of glass artists! Tune in for all this and more in another fascinating installment of the Artsville Podcast.
Key Points From This Episode:
An overview of Candace’s background and her role at the NC Glass Center.Insight into the history of glass and glass artists in North Carolina.How you can learn about glass at the NC Glass Center.What to expect from the Dale Chihuly exhibition at Biltmore Estate.The explosive growth that led to NC Glass Center’s second location in Black Mountain.Different ways that NC Glass Center generates income (and how you can support them!)Where you can find the NC Glass Center online and how to contact them.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
North Carolina (NC) Glass Center — https://www.ncglasscenter.org/
“Glass on the Go" — https://www.ncglasscenter.org/mobile-unit
NC Glass Center on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ncglasscenter/
NC Glass Center on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/NorthCarolinaGlassCenter/
Chihuly at Biltmore — https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/chihuly-at-biltmore/
Art Connections — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/
Mountain BizWorks — https://www.mountainbizworks.org/
Craft Your Commerce — https://www.mountainbizworks.org/craft-your-commerce/
Ferguson Family YMCA — https://ymcawnc.org/locations/centers/ferguson
‘Community Art, Friendship, and Healing: Artsville’s Partnership with the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler’ — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/community-art-friendship-and-healing-artsvilles-partnership-with-the-ferguson-family-ymca-in-candler/
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In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Neuman and Stephanie Munn to discuss the importance of art in building and strengthening communities based on their personal experiences. Stephanie is the Director of the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, North Carolina, and Wendy is a photographer, fashion designer, volunteer, and marketing expert.
In our conversation, Stephanie delves into the mission of the YMCA in fostering community connections and the wide range of programs they have for people of all ages and backgrounds. We discuss Wendy’s experiences as a photographer and fashion designer, including her work with cancer patients and her efforts to bring art into various organizations and events. We also talk about the importance of building friendships, building a safe place for children and families, Wendy’s Mandala and Kaleidoscope project, the role of art in bringing people together, why community engagement is essential, and much more! Join us, as we uncover the intersection of art, community, and healing with Wendy Neuman & Stephanie Munn!
Key Points From This Episode:
A brief update on Artsville's growth and new opportunities for 2024.The unique art scene and community of Candler and Enka.YMCA’s mission to build communities through inclusive programs.How Stephanie realized the potential of the Candler and Enka communities.Fostering artist-community engagement through Wendy’s workshops.Discover the collaborations and wearable art featuring Wendy’s photography.Stephanie shares details about the latest YMCA offerings and member benefits.Wendy’s experiences photographing terminally ill children and cancer patients.Why involvement with the YMCA is critical and how to get involved.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Wendy Neuman | Clothing — https://wendynewmandesigns.com/
Wendy Neuman | Photo — https://wendyneumanphoto.com
Wendy Neuman on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/wendynewmandesigns/
Wendy Neuman on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/wendynewmandesigns/
Wendy Neuman on on Pinterest — https://za.pinterest.com/WNDesigns/
Stephanie Munn on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-mcgrath-munn-a11694275/
Stephanie Munn on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.munn/
Call Stephanie Munn — 828-273-0346
YMCA of Western North Carolina — https://ymcawnc.org/
OpenDoors Asheville — https://opendoorsasheville.org/
Arterial Network — https://artistsatriskconnection.org
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards — https://www.artandwriting.org/
Kenn Kotara —
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In this episode, we introduce two bright young artists, Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey, who are making waves in Western North Carolina and beyond. Both Elizabeth and Amy recently graduated from Artsville’s First Virtual Gallery of Artists Cohort program, a digital and live marketing initiative designed to help artists succeed in the business of art. Elizabeth is a talented jewelry designer, with a passion for metalsmithing, and Amy Massey is a 2D artist and massage therapist. In our conversation we delve into their journeys, discussing their inspirations, creative processes, and the impact of the program on their careers. We unpack what keeps them inspired, juggling different jobs, how to market yourself without a gallery, their unique approaches to their work, the biggest lessons from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program, and much more! Join us as we discuss their artistic journeys, the challenges they face, and the exciting future of arts in Asheville and beyond. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
Introductions and background about guests Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey.Elizabeth’s journey from inheriting a studio to pursuing a sustainable metalsmithing practice.They share their main takeaways and lessons from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program.Amy discusses her unique fusion of art and bodywork and where she draws inspiration from.Discover Elizabeth’s design process and how nature influences her work.New friends and networking opportunities from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program.Explore their diverse career paths, including galleries and self-promotion through art festivals.Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities present in today's competitive art market.The vibrant arts scene in Asheville and the exciting prospects for artists in the future.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Amy Massey — https://www.amygmassey.com/
Amy Massey on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/amymasseystudio/
Ren Ren Jewelry — https://redrenjewelry.com/
Ren Ren Jewelry on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/redrenjewelry
Ren Ren Jewelry on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/redrenjewelry/
Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/
Arterial Network — https://artistsatriskconnection.org
Appalachian State University — https://www.appstate.edu/
Sandhill Artists Collective — https://sandhillartists.wordpress.com/
Woolworth Walk — https://www.woolworthwalk.com/
Kenn Kotara — https://www.kotarastudio.com/
Michael Manes — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-manes-97379a8b/
Blue Spiral 1 — https://bluespiral1.com/
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Artworks are regularly sold at auctions around the world for record sums of money, but today’s guest believes that auctions serve a greater purpose than just growing the highest bidder’s collection. Every object is an invitation to consider our personal and collective histories through the unique and often fascinating story it has to tell. Today, you'll hear from a local auctioneer, Southern fine art specialist, and Senior Vice President of Brunk Auctions, Lauren Brunk. Brunk is a private auction house specializing in the sale of fine art, jewelry, antique furniture, coins, and countless other areas of collecting ranging from contemporary art to antiquities. In this episode, Lauren offers some insight into the world of auctions, the types of people that make up the buyers and sellers, how auctions retell the stories of the items they sell, and so much more. For a comprehensible guide to the secondary art market, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
Defining the secondary art market and how it differs from the primary art market.How virtual art sales have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic.The wide variety of people who make up Brunk’s buyer and seller communities.Ways that auctions retell the story of the items they sell.Insight into the relationship between auction houses and museums.Lauren’s relationship with the Black Potter, Jim McDowell.How Brunk supports the next generation of art storytellers through community outreach.What the objects at art auctions can teach us about value.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Brunk Auctions — https://brunkauctions.com/
Brunk Auctions on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brunkauctions/
Email Brunk Auctions — [email protected]
Lauren Brunk on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brunk-291ab51/
Lauren Brunk on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/laurenb1969/
Jim McDowell — https://blackpotter.com/
‘Jim McDowell: The Need to Look Back in Order to Move Forward’ (Episode 13) — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell/
Nasher Museum of Art — https://nasher.duke.edu/
Ogden Museum of Southern Art — https://ogdenmuseum.org/
A Question of Value: Stories from the Life of an Auctioneer — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1469678098
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio —
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You wouldn’t think that a town of under 500 people could be home to a thriving art gallery, let alone two competing ones across the road from one another. But in Bakersville, North Carolina, that is exactly the case. Joining us today is Andy Palmer, who co-owns the In Tandem gallery with his wife Silvia Ferrari-Palmer on the main street, and Vicki Essig, who runs Mica, another beautiful gallery just across the road. We talk with Andy and Vicki about their work as artists, and how the symbiotic relationship between their two galleries has contributed to the rich artistic community of Bakersville. Tuning in you’ll learn about the process behind Vicki’s incredible artworks (woven by silkworms!) and how her small community has supported her labor-intensive creations. She also shares the powerful story of a pair of silk overalls made in honor of civil rights activist, Joyce Ladner, how they were sold to a descendent of hers, and what this fortuitous connection demonstrates about community building. We hear from Andy about how his wife’s digital outreach transformed their gallery, the immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online sales, and how he utilizes his background in ceramics to find artists for their gallery. Our conversation also covers Mica and In Tandem’s approach to branding, the Toe River Council’s important work supporting artists, and details about Artsville's new virtual gallery of artists. To hear all the fascinating details of this thriving artistic community and how to partner with other galleries, be sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
Get to know today’s guests, Andy Palmer and Vicki Essig.Insight into Vicki’s weaving artworks and how she uses silkworms for her threads.The benefits of being part of a small community and how they have supported her process.Details of Andy and his wife Silvia’s gallery, In Tandem.How Silvia improved digital outreach and how COVID-19 increased their online sales.Where they find their artists and how Andy uses his expertise as a ceramics artist.Vicki’s gallery Mica and its location across from In Tandem in their small town, Bakersville.How they work together instead of competing with one another.Mica’s selection process and how they support their artists.How Bakersfield’s thriving artistic community has supported economic growth in Bakersville.An overview of how In Tandem and Mica approaches branding.The Toe River Arts Council and their impactful work supporting artists.Details about the Hilloween event in the Blue Ridge Mountains.Learn about Artsville’s exciting new virtual gallery of artists.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Andy Palmer — https://www.intandemgallery.com/andy-palmer-bio
In Tandem Gallery — https://www.intandemgallery.com/
Vicki Essig — https://www.vickiessig.com/
Mica — https://www.micagallerync.com/
Penland School of Craft — https://penland.org/
The Toe River Arts Council — https://toeriverarts.org/
Hilloween — https://www.hilloweennc.org/
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If you’re a regular listener of the Artsville Podcast, you are already familiar with the rich creative spirit of Asheville and the historical significance of arts and crafts in the region. We like to shout it from the rooftops! But did you know that Asheville is a world-class tourism destination for so many other reasons too? Today, we are joined by Marla Tambellini, Senior VP of Marketing at Explore Asheville, our local Convention and Visitors Bureau, to find out what makes Artsville such a desirable place to visit. “There are a lot of communities that can say they have food, they have music, they have art,” says Marla, “but I think there's a special combination that makes Asheville stand out.” In this episode, Marla highlights some of the various attractions in our special corner of North Carolina and offers some insight into the ways that Explore Asheville promotes economic development in the area, champions local artists, and invites a growing number of visitors each year. Tune in for a glimpse into what makes Asheville so unique!
Key Points From This Episode:
The significance of arts and crafts in Asheville and why it's integral to the visitor economy.Asheville’s eclectic community and the vibrancy that draws people in.Strategic ways that Explore Asheville promotes economic development.Insight into the profile of visitors that Asheville attracts.How Explore Asheville champions local artists and elevates art organizations.The unique creative spirit that draws people to Asheville.Learn how to apply for Artsville’s Virtual Gallery of Artists!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Marla Tambellini on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlatambellini/
Marla Tambellini on X — https://twitter.com/ashevillecvb
Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau — https://www.ashevillecvb.com/
Explore Asheville — https://www.exploreasheville.com/
Art Connection with Sherry Masters — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/
Artsville Virtual Gallery of Artists — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/featured-artists/
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/
Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/
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In today’s episode of Artsville, you’ll hear from Gina Phillips, a dear friend and someone who has played an integral part in the growth and development of Mitchell County, North Carolina. Gina’s commitments to the Penland School of Craft, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and rural education efforts in Mitchell County helped birth the idea for Hilloween, a countywide event that unites several areas over something we all love: spooky season! Hilloween is a natural expression of Gina's love for the theater and her years of performing and producing in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Join us as she shares how the event leverages the county's strong arts heritage and introduces a new generation of Mitchell County residents to the magic and beauty of the arts. We also discuss what to expect from the 2023 edition, how Hilloween acts as a “mechanism for unity,” and Gina even sings us a few bars of 'Good Old Mountain Dew’ from Lulu Belle and Scotty Wiseman, plus so much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to Hilloween and the annual Halloween party that inspired it.Gina’s goals for economic and cultural development in Mitchell County.How art brings people together (and attracts outsiders to underserved communities).Insight into Gina’s collaboration with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.Ways that Hilloween leverages Mitchell County’s strong cultural heritage.What you can expect from the 2023 edition of Hilloween!Why Gina refers to this year’s event as the “Bringing Dale McCurry Home Tour.”Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Gian Phillips on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-phillips-a848a616/
Hilloween – https://www.hilloweennc.org/
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) – https://www.uncsa.edu/
Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation – https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/phillips-family-foundation/
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/
Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/
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How did Asheville become Artsville? The magic is in our partnerships! Together with our collaborators, we’re able to promote the work of emerging and established artists from our respective regions to an ever-growing audience. Today’s guest is one of those collaborators and someone who is deeply committed to helping artists build their brands and share their stories with other artists and art lovers across the world. In this episode, Artsville Founder and Director Louise Glickman steps into the host’s seat and turns the mic on our regular host, Artsville Producer, and the Founder of Crewest Studio and Not Real Art, Scott “Sourdough” Power! Tune in today to learn more about Scott’s vision for the art world, the incredible multimedia projects that he’s involved in creating, and how he strives to “spread the good news” for artists and craftspeople in Artsville and beyond, plus so much more.
Key Points From This Episode:
Scott’s vision to build a success-driven community of artists and art lovers.Crewest Studio, Not Real Art, and the podcasts, videos, events, and publications they create.How Scott funds all of these incredible ventures (and a sneak peek of Arterial.)A look at Art House, an upcoming “home improvement show with an artsy spin!”What you can expect from Not Real Art, Crewest, and Artsville in 2024 and beyond.Scott flips the script and asks Louise a question about podcasting.How you can connect with Scott and support everything he is doing for artists.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Scott “Sourdough” Power on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/
Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/
Not Real Art on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/notrealartworld/
Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/
The Conduit Podcast — https://www.theconduitmusicpodcast.com/
The Laugh Gallery Podcast — https://www.laugh-gallery.com/
Chevalier — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12758486/
BLISS — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/
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Today’s episode is many months in the making. We are very excited because this is the culmination of a series of features we have written about Jim McDowell and his Face Jug: A story about how it has traveled throughout our audience and how Susan and Michael Hershield made it possible to give it to the Nasher Collection. We heard from the collectors, the artists, and the museum. We are trying to do more work to explain to people how to buy art, what to look for, and what a museum looks for when they collect a piece. The conversation with our guest today was a unique opportunity to launch into a series on how to buy art. Marshall N. Price is the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. He graduated from Western Maryland College and received a Master’s degree in Art History from Penn State. He also received a Ph.D. in Art History from the City University of New York. We hear from Marshall about his journey to becoming the Chief Curator at Nasher and his experience in the position. He talks about the challenges he faced and his thoughts on the benefits of being embedded in an academic community. He also talks about the collection, programs and the greatest things about the Nasher Museum. We then hear about the incredible story of Jim McDowell’s Face Jug acquisition and the history behind the Red Tails jug. You do not want to miss out on this amazing episode. So start listening now!
Key Points From This Episode:
Recapping the journey of Jim McDowell’s new Face Jug to the Nasher MuseumA dream job: how Marshall got there and when he realized art would become his life.The experience of being the Chief Curator at Nasher and the pressures it includes.Marshall talks about the challenges he faced as he walked into the curator role.His thoughts on the benefits of being embedded in an academic community.More about the different programs running at Nasher (at any given time).Marshall talks about the collection at Nasher and the focus of the institution.How Nasher is working to continue to incorporate artists of Color in their collection.One of the great things about Nasher Museum. Marshall’s story of Jim McDowell’s Face Jug acquisition: The Red Tails as homage to the Tuskegee Army Airfield. How people can enjoy Jim’s work at the Nasher.Marshall’s thoughts on what this acquisition will mean for Jim’s career.Plans surrounding youth programming at Nasher and how they plan to educate the young.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Marshall N. Price Ph.D. on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mnormanprice/
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University — https://nasher.duke.edu/
Jim McDowell — https://blackpotter.com/
From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to the Nasher Museum Collection [Part I] — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell-nasher-museum/
From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to The Nasher Museum Collection [Part II] — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell-nasher-museum-part-two/
From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to the Nasher Museum Collection [Part III] —
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In this episode of the Artsville Podcast, we introduce you to two of the remarkable painters taking part in the inaugural Biltmore Lake’s Imaginative Studio Stroll (BLISS), taking place on May 6th, 2023. Dynamic mother-daughter duo Bee Sieburg and Molly Courcelle are each incredible artists in their own right. From an early age, Bee encouraged Molly to view the world with an artist’s eye, and they spent hours drawing, painting, and visiting museums together. Bee is a beloved oil painter known for her rich depictions of landscapes, interiors, and animals (cows in particular) in her signature loose style. While Molly inherited her mother’s expressive flair, she went on to develop her own unique visual language, creating beautifully layered abstract oil paintings inspired by scripture. Join us today as we delve deeper into each of their practices and find out how their work is reflective of their distinct personalities. Tuning in, you’ll hear the amazing story of Molly’s adoption and why Molly and Bee were meant to find one another. We also discuss how BLISS will be mutually beneficial for artists and visitors, what you can expect to see when you visit Molly’s house during the event, and how BLISS is bringing economic development and cultural programming to Candler, plus so much more. As our cohost-in-crime Louise Glickman says, this interview provides listeners with an opportunity to “see where creativity comes from,” so be sure not to miss it!
Key Points From This Episode:
The story of how Molly’s birth mother requested that she be adopted by an artistic family.Ways that Bee and Molly’s artworks reflect their different personalities.Opportunities that BLISS provides for people to see art in a new way.Molly explains why BLISS is as beneficial for the artists as it is for visitors.What you can expect from Bee and Molly when they open their homes to BLISS visitors.How our guests will cater to different budgets with artworks at various price points.Where you can find Bee and Molly at WEDGE Studios in the River Arts District.Funny anecdotes that illustrate why some of Bee’s friends call her Pig-Pen!Important ways that BLISS is driving economic development in Candler.Insight into OpenDoors Asheville, a non-profit organization that Bee and Molly support.Things that our guests are most grateful for, including family and creativity.Where Bee’s talent for floral design and her love for cows come from.What makes Asheville Artsville, according to Bee and Molly.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Biltmore Lake’s Imaginative Studio Stroll (BLISS) — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/
Bee Sieburg — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/artists/bee-sieburg
Bee Sieburg Website — https://www.beesieburg.com/
Molly Courcelle — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/artists/molly-courcelle
Molly Courcelle Website — https://www.mollycourcelle.com/
WEDGE Studios — https://wedgestudioartists.com/
OpenDoors — https://opendoorsasheville.org/
Art Affair —
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If you’re listening to this podcast, you already know that art brings beauty and joy into our lives, but it can also bring us closer as we learn about it together and share experiences. This is the objective that Sherry Masters had in mind when she created Art Connections, an Asheville-based business designed to bring art enthusiasts and artists together through art consultation and studio tours. Sherry founded Art Connections in 2013 to act as a bridge between those who are interested in art and the many highly-skilled artists in Asheville who create paintings, textile art, glassware, ceramics, sculptures, and more. As a native Ashevillan, Sherry intimately understands the phenomenal impact of these cultural art practices, and her 30 years of experience have allowed her to gain the trust of not only the local creative community but the visitors it attracts too. Tuning in today, you’ll learn more about the unique tours that Sherry organizes and why she believes it’s important to humanize the arts by facilitating these types of exchanges. She also shares some local recommendations, sheds light on her personal relationship with the arts, and more! Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned collector, Sherry can help you make informed selections and transform your space by including original artwork. Be sure to tune in to find out how!
Key Points From This Episode:
Why you should seek Art Connections out next time you’re in Asheville.The inspiration behind Sherry’s decision to “be a bridge” between artists and art enthusiasts.Examples of some of the personalized art tour experiences that Sherry curates.Reflecting on the importance of humanizing and demystifying the arts.Insight into the art consultation and advisory services that Sherry provides.How Sherry navigates the unique needs and budgets of different collectors.Recommended artists if you are looking to purchase a piece of glass art.Where Sherry’s love for art and making things originated.The fundamental influence of institutions like the Penland School of Craft.A look at Sherry’s personal art practice, which is primarily concerned with textiles.The creativity that is required to make these “art connections” between people.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Sherry Masters on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-masters-b791bb79/
Sherry Masters on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/arttoursasheville/
Art Connections — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/
Mark Peiser — https://markpeiser.com/
John Littleton and Kate Vogel — https://www.littletonvogel.com/
Michael Sherrill — https://www.michaelsherrill.com/
Penland School of Craft — https://penland.org/
Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton —...
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Art and culture are essential elements that keep communities healthy, vibrant, and connected. Artsville founder Louise Glickman even thinks of art as the glue that holds communities together. With this in mind, artists in Biltmore Lake, Candler, NC, have partnered with Artsville to produce a studio tour with a twist! Introducing BLISS, the first-ever Biltmore Lake’s Imaginative Studio Stroll, where 25 artists plus several guest artists will show and sell their art from their Biltmore Lake homes on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. In today’s episode of the Artsville Podcast, co-hosts Louise and Scott “Sourdough” Power are joined by fellow art enthusiast and BLISS volunteer team member, Elaine Scherer, to talk about the important role this world-class event plays in positioning Candler as a creative outpost and how it will broaden, strengthen, and acknowledge creative networks within the surrounding communities. To learn more about how you can join Biltmore Lake’s artists for their first annual studio tour, what you can expect to see on the day, and what you can do to contribute, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
Louise offers some context for this “fun, different, and imaginative” event.How the action-oriented Elaine became involved in BLISS.Why art is fundamental for any well-connected community, functioning like a glue.A look at what art means to Elaine as a registered nurse.Visitor attractions and the artists that are participating in BLISS.What makes BLISS a studio tour with a twist (and how we came up with the name).The spirit of service that drives Elaine’s unique style of leadership.Louise explains what attracts people to Biltmore Lake, including professional talent.How you can contribute to BLISS and become one of our volunteers.Some of the small and local businesses that are getting involved in the event.Why BLISS is a family-friendly event and an excellent learning opportunity for kids.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
BLISS: Biltmore Lake's Imaginative Studio Stroll — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/
BLISS on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/BLArtStroll/
Elaine Scherer on Twitter — https://twitter.com/AVLRN
Elaine Scherer Email — [email protected]
Katrina Chenevert Gallery — https://www.katrinachenevertgallery.com/
Fractured Atlas — https://www.fracturedatlas.org/
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio —
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If you’re listening to this podcast, you already know that there are so many reasons that art is important. It not only beautifies our surroundings, but it is a reflection of the world around us. For Mary Farmer, an artist with a long history as a women’s rights and social justice activist, art is liberation from the stresses of the world. Mary is a renowned encaustic painter based in Asheville, whose paintings create a portal into a timeless and transcendent state of being. It’s easy to get lost in Mary’s tranquil landscapes and travel to a more peaceful place in your mind, which is exactly what she hopes to achieve. At the center of her practice lies a much more quiet activism, a call to take some much-needed refuge from the onslaught of negativity that surrounds us. Referring to some of her more abstract landscape paintings as ‘soft landings’, Mary’s work is created to help you slow down and take time to decompress. Ultimately, rest is a radical and intentional act of resistance in a world that has no pause button. By looking after our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing, we can gather the energy we need to keep fighting for the causes we believe in. So, sit back, relax, and let Mary Farmer take you on a journey of creative self-care!
Key Points From This Episode:
The quiet activism at the heart of Mary’s practice.Ways that Artsville offers healing, friendship, and comfort.How art provides opportunities for deeper connection.The ‘mental vacation’ that art offers us in a post-COVID world.Important causes that Mary and Louise have advocated for together.Insight into Mary’s decision to reincorporate activism into her artwork.When Mary’s commitment to women’s rights began.Using art to translate the spiritual connection with nature that one feels in Asheville.Where Mary gets the energy to keep fighting for the causes she believes in.The importance of speaking loudly and clearly about social justice through art.An understanding of Mary’s focus on comfort, shelter, and beauty.Why we have to make time for rest and self-care in today’s world.Attracting attention to the arts as a form of activism.Mary’s approach to marketing as a “mutual exchange of pleasure.”A look at the global community of International Encaustic Artists.Nurturing a mass market for original art to give artists a better livelihood.The responsibility that artists have to put their work out there.Bringing art, education, and activism under one umbrella with Artsville.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Mary Farmer — https://www.maryfarmer.com/
Mary Farmer on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MaryFarmerArtist/
Ep. 12: Looking at the World Differently with Kenn Kotara — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/looking-at-the-world-differently-with-kenn-kotara/
International Encaustic Artists — https://www.international-encaustic-artists.org/
Thrive Asheville — https://www.thriveavl.org/
Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman —
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Textile-based products are often an underappreciated art form that does not receive the recognition it deserves and leaves many artists struggling to earn a living. What is needed is an organization that facilitates the demand for textile-based art forms and helps artists monetize their products. This is the perspective of today’s guest, Judi Jetson, who has been helping drive the recognition and economic development of textile-based local artists. Judi has a deep passion for textiles and regards herself as a fiber activist known for her love of building communities. Judi combines her experience as a business developer with her adoration for textiles to help grow the industry she cherishes so dearly. For the last 10 years, she has been leading Local Cloth, a nonprofit organization helping develop the fiber economy in North Carolina. Local Cloth achieves this through education, inclusive programming, and creating services by leveraging local farmers, artists, makers, and designers. In our conversation, we learn about the vital work that Local Cloth is doing, the challenges the industry faces, and the future vision for the organization. She also provides insight into the role of supply and demand within the textile industry, how the approach to textiles can help other art forms, and why some artists leave the industry. She also shares her approach to building relationships between artists and farmers, and reasons why this is the foundation of her vision. Tune in to learn about the textile industry and why it deserves to be recognized, with Judi Jetson!
Key Points From This Episode:
Background about Judi and how she enables artists. The motivation behind Local Cloth and what it aims to achieve.How Judi’s experience in economic development informed her vision.Why she chose textiles as her art medium and focus of her work.She explains the relationship between supply and demand concerning art.Ways in which Judi is helping to increase the demand for textile-based art.Outline of how her approach to textiles can be applied to other art forms.What her long-term plans are for Local Cloth and her overall vision.Hear about an exciting project she has recently started.The benefits of developing local and handmade textile-based art.Discover the role of farmers in helping drive textile-based products.Why handmade and local products are appealing to people.Judi explains her pricing strategy for products from local artists.We discuss the challenges regarding pricing in the current market.An explanation of why some artists decide to leave the industry.She shares her plans to scale the production of her current vision. Learn about the resources Judi leverages to help grow Local Cloth.Whether she specifically mentions Asheville when marketing her products.Judi shares her opinion on the textile business in North Carolina. What she loves most about Asheville and why she chooses to live there.Learn about the moment she fell in love with textiles. The challenges of using platforms like Esty for textile-based products. Details about an upcoming show that Judi has planned with Artsville.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Judi Jetson on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/judijetson/
Judi Jetson on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/judi1jetson/
Local Cloth — https://localcloth.org/
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