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.
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.
Only a year into her new post as Executive Director and Chief Curator at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at JCCC in Overland Park, KS, JoAnne Northrup is already accomplishing great things, and inspires us to take a fresh look at the Nerman. Listen in to hear her thoughts, and to find out what’s …
Meet Cesar Lopez, an artist with such an interesting path, and who now finds balance between showing his own creations, and helping to foster the growth of other artists. He does the latter by serving as the exhibition coordinator at the artist-run Curiouser & Curiouser space in Kansas City, KS. He is also a board …
Have you wondered what it really means to be a curator? There are some misconceptions about it. And how might a curator be an advocate for someone who wants to start understanding and collecting art? In this episode we delve into these questions with Kimi Kitada, the current Jedel Family Foundation Curatorial Fellow at Charlotte …
Listen in as we have an interesting conversation with gallery owner Lee Smalter, of Smalter Gallery. She sheds light on her experience as a one-woman-operation, with a unique and benevolent approach to cultivating artists. She’s got some great ideas for the future, as well.
It’s here! The first episode of ArtMoves – The Podcast ! Listen in as we speak with Chico Sierra, and gain insight about what goes into making his beautiful art. We learn a little about his philosophy on life, too…
(…is it a noun? …a verb?) Movement does not always imply the physical. We can also be emotionally moved… by Art. We can be inspired to feel, to act, or perhaps, to understand another point of view. Visual art can express thoughts and emotions without the same constraints as verbal language. This communication is produced …