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ArtMoves Podcast 17 – artist, curator, and gallery director Elise Gagliardi

By ArtMoves | November 20, 2024

Creative capacity can extend beyond the production of compelling art. Case in point: Elise Gagliardi has found passion and talent in the worlds of art curation and gallery operations, and now she has expanded on this by becoming the director of the new ION Gallery in Kansas City. All while balancing her own art career and being the mother of 3 children!

As an artist herself, she can more precisely hone in on the under-appreciated needs of fellow artists. Stay tuned — she has some hopeful ideas about meeting these!

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ArtMoves Podcast 15 – artist Mikey Yates

By ArtMoves | May 9, 2024

The accidental artist…

The road to Mikey Yates’ discovery of his own creative talent & passion is winding, but the art world is a better place for him having arrived.

In this episode we hear about his muses, his artistic philosophy, and some timely support he has received along the way. Plus, he provides great insight on the similarities between referencing other artists in visual art, and sampling other music when making new beats. Listen in…

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ArtMoves Podcast 14 – artist Amir Fallah

By ArtMoves | February 27, 2024

First thoughts of internationally acclaimed artist Amir Fallah are of a talented creator who has “made it” in the art world. But it seems like he really got his first big exhibition break right here in Kansas City?!

In this ArtMoves podcast episode, Amir shares his sage thoughts ranging from impressions of the art scene in the Midwest, to fresh perspective on the roles of curators and gallerists, to advice that may help new artists avoid a common mistake.

Plus, what are his next steps?

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ArtMoves Podcast 12 – artist and curator Kiki Serna

By ArtMoves | November 14, 2023

In this episode, we speak with artist, curator, and champion of the immigrant experience, Kiki Serna. Listen along, as she so eloquently immerses us into her world, both with her poignant art and her thought-provoking words.

Leaving other jobs, she has now taken a leap of faith to focus just on her art, and she’s had an inspiring path to this point …imagine being a wide-eyed 7-year-old seeing the grand Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for the first time, then one day showing your own artwork there! The stories of some of her experiences in this country may tug at your heart, but you will feel all the better for having heard them.

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ArtMoves Podcast 11 – artist and educator Kevin Demery

By ArtMoves | September 12, 2023

Always having had a penchant for teaching, Kevin Demery has chosen Kansas City as his home base for serving both as a skilled arts-educator, and as a talented artist in his own right. Hear the stories of his powerfully engaging artwork, and his fresh thoughts on the benefits of being an artist in the Midwest. They might surprise you!

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ArtMoves Podcast 10 – artist and curator Kaitlyn B Jones

By ArtMoves | June 4, 2023

New to town, Kaitlyn B. Jones brings with her a vitality and purpose that are energizing just to listen to! Hear about her role at the Mid-America Arts Alliance, and her trajectory as a collaborative artist and curator. Some of her clever work will open our eyes, and minds.

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ArtMoves Podcast 9 – Artist, Curator, and Poet Glenn North

By ArtMoves | March 17, 2023

A beacon of hope and quiet strength is what you might call Glenn North. Or… lauded poet, community leader, facilitator and curator of the arts, and an artist in his own right…. the list goes on for this man of many talents. So how fortunate it is that ArtMoves was able to spend time with him.

On this episode, we hear about several inspiring upcoming projects, and gain some of his insight about art, race, and how to handle adversity with grace. Throughout, he shares interesting stories and some of his beautiful poetry, which may take your breath away.

Guaranteed you will leave this conversation having at least a slight redirection in your point of view.

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ArtMoves Podcast 8 – artist Brittany Noriega

By ArtMoves | January 25, 2023

Want to meet an artist who has her eye on the bigger picture?
Here she is… Brittany Noriega.
In this episode, Brittany tells us not only about her path to becoming the creator of beautiful artwork, but also her current assessment of the local visual art scene, and her ideas for its future. Plus, we learn about her impactful art zine called “Core”.

Take a listen.

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ArtMoves Podcast 7 – artist Yoonmi Nam

By ArtMoves | December 11, 2022

Multi-talented artist and professor Yoonmi Nam exemplifies the robust art education available in the Midwest. Was it serendipity that brought her to this region? Plus, her story of the mid-career expansion of her artistic skills to another medium is an inspiring one, as she illustrates how even the instructor can become a student again.

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ArtMoves Podcast 6 – artist Debra Smith

By ArtMoves | November 14, 2022

Listen as we interview talented fiber and textile artist Debra Smith, who shares many stories and candid insights about her path to this point. These will resonate not only with artists at any stage of their careers, but also with the rest of us who are interested to hear some engaging life lessons.