Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work - Episodes

#207: Mary Kay Thomas (Artist, Teacher, Art Therapist) (pt. 2 of 2)

1/30/2023

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Mary Kay Thomas. She's a self-employed artist, art teacher, and art therapist, and the founder of Rhythmic Art Studio. For decades Mary Kay has introduced and inspired children through the arts, and she has long been a proponent of helping her community. Most recently she has been spearheading the revitalization of East Cleveland by using that community as a canvas for public art. In addition to her art initiatives, she is a community engagement advisor for Zygote Press, one of the largest fine-art print shops in the Midwest. Since our interview, Mary Kay has been awarded grants totaling $40,000 from three different organizations! We're confident you'll be inspired by Mary Kay's story!

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#206: Mary Kay Thomas (Artist, Teacher, Art Therapist) (pt. 1 of 2)

1/23/2023

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Mary Kay Thomas. She's a self-employed artist, art teacher, and art therapist, and the founder of Rhythmic Art Studio. For decades Mary Kay has introduced and inspired children through the arts, and she has long been a proponent of helping her community. Most recently she has been spearheading the revitalization of East Cleveland by using that community as a canvas for public art. In addition to her art initiatives, she is a community engagement advisor for Zygote Press, one of the largest fine-art print shops in the Midwest. Since our interview, Mary Kay has been awarded grants totaling $40,000 from three different organizations! We're confident you'll be inspired by Mary Kay's story!

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#205: Erika Olinger & Isabel Irvine - Cole Pratt Gallery (Art Gallery) (pt. 2 of 2)

1/16/2023

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Erika Olinger and Isabel Irvine from the Cole Pratt Gallery. It's a leading contemporary fine art gallery in New Orleans, which specializes in works of Southern artists. Erika became owner of the gallery after Cole Pratt's passing in 2008, and Isabel is the gallery manager. We were introduced to Erika and Isabel through our mutual friend Marie Bukowski, an artist represented by the gallery. If you are a visual artist who wants to learn more about the inner workings of a gallery, you'll want to join us.

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#204: Erika Olinger & Isabel Irvine - Cole Pratt Gallery (Art Gallery) (pt. 1 of 2)

1/8/2023

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Erika Olinger and Isabel Irvine from the Cole Pratt Gallery. It's a leading contemporary fine art gallery in New Orleans, which specializes in works of Southern artists. Erika became owner of the gallery after Cole Pratt's passing in 2008, and Isabel is the gallery manager. We were introduced to Erika and Isabel through our mutual friend Marie Bukowski, an artist represented by the gallery. If you are a visual artist who wants to learn more about the inner workings of a gallery, you'll want to join us!

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#203: Bryan Berge (Audio & Video Producer) (pt. 2 of 2)

1/2/2023

Happy New Year! This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Bryan Berge. He travels the world as an audio and video engineer, and production and stage manager, who works with a variety of performers in venues ranging from recording studios to festivals to theaters such as the Hollywood Bowl. Over the years Bryan has probably worked in every aspect of multi-media, as well as a variety of other arts-adjacent industries. We're sure you'll enjoy hearing Bryan's story and how each of his varied experiences informs all that he does

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#202: Bryan Berge (Audio & Video Producer) (pt. 1 of 2)

12/26/2022

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Bryan Berge. He travels the world as an audio and video engineer, and production and stage manager, who works with a variety of performers in venues ranging from recording studios to festivals to theaters such as the Hollywood Bowl. Over the years Bryan has probably worked in every aspect of multi-media, as well as a variety of other arts-adjacent industries. We're sure you'll enjoy hearing Bryan's story and how each of his varied experiences informs all that he does.

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#201: Hilary Gent (Art) (pt. 2 of 2)

12/19/2022

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Hilary Gent. She’s a Cleveland-based artist who also owns HEDGE Gallery and HEDGE Event Planning at 78th Street Studios. Her paintings can be found in many private collections around the US and in public collections including the Cleveland Clinic, American Heart Association, and Hilton Hotels Corporation. You'll be inspired by her tenacity and creativity as she describes how she used her talents and savvy to build her arts businesses.

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#200: Hilary Gent (Art) (pt. 1 of 2)

12/11/2022

This week on the podcast is our 100th episode! It’s part one of our interview with Hilary Gent. She’s a Cleveland-based artist who also owns HEDGE Gallery and HEDGE Event Planning at 78th Street Studios. Her paintings can be found in many private collections around the US and in public collections including the Cleveland Clinic, American Heart Association, and Hilton Hotels Corporation. You'll be inspired by her tenacity and creativity as she describes how she used her talents and savvy to build her arts businesses

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#199: Kirk Whalum (Music) (pt. 2 of 2)

12/5/2022

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with saxophonist Kirk Whalum. He’s a solo artist, band leader, and an in-demand session player who’s performed with top artists such as Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreu, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston. Kirk’s received numerous awards including 3 Dove Award nominations, an NAACP Image Award nomination, and is a 12-time Grammy Award nominee—winning his first Grammy Award in 2011. Kirk speaks about collaborations, his faith and desire to serve his community, thoughts on how young musicians can have a sustainable career, and much more.

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#198: Kirk Whalum (Music) (pt. 1 of 2)

11/28/2022

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with saxophonist Kirk Whalum. He’s a solo artist, band leader, and an in-demand session player who’s performed with top artists such as Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreu, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston. Kirk’s received numerous awards including 3 Dove Award nominations, an NAACP Image Award nomination, and is a 12-time Grammy Award nominee—winning his first Grammy Award in 2011. Kirk speaks about collaborations, his faith and desire to serve his community, thoughts on how young musicians can have a sustainable career, and much more.

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