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Artsville

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Welcome to the Artsville podcast where we celebrate contemporary American Arts & Crafts from Asheville, NC and beyond. The Artsville podcast has it all: Painting, Pottery, Weaving, Woodworking, Welding, Glass Blowing and more. Just like Asheville, NC, Artsville is a friendly podcast where good folks like you can discover world class artisans, artists, craftsman and makers who use their hands and natural materials like fiber, clay, metal, glass, paper and wood to create stunning original arts and

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All Episodes

35:17

The Story of Curating Jim McDowell’s Red Tails Face...

Artsville ·

2023/06/12

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

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41:30

Where Creativity Comes From with Bee Sieburg and...

Artsville ·

2023/04/24

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

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36:40

Bridging the Gap Between Artists and Art Enthusiasts...

Artsville ·

2023/04/13

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

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41:31

BLISS with Elaine Scherer and Louise Glickman

Artsville ·

2023/03/13

Art and cultureareessentialelements that keepcommunitieshealthy, 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 Artsvilleto 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

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54:37

Rest as Resistance with Mary Farmer

Artsville ·

2022/12/15

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

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01:09:06

Fiber Activism with Judi Jetson

Artsville ·

2022/11/01

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

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53:45

“Don’t Touch the Art!” with Merrily Orsini

Artsville ·

2022/10/15

Art collector and entrepreneur Merrily Orsini moved to Asheville so she could be within walking distance of her four grandchildren. The fact that she and her husband have a glass art collection of over 200 pieces has necessitated some well-thought out house designing and strict enforcement of the “don’t touch the art!” rule (although, she sometimes breaks this rule herself). In today’s episode, Merrily shares the story of the artwork that brought her and her husband together, some of her favorite

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59:35

Helping Asheville Artists Thrive with Kate Pett

Artsville ·

2022/09/20

Rapid growth has its benefits, but it can also have major downfalls. Kate Pett, the Executive Director of Thrive Asheville, joins us today to explain how her organization is helping her beloved community confront the latter. The lack of high paying jobs, low levels of social mobility, and increasing gentrification in Asheville are causing a decline in the diversity that is part of what makes this place so special. During this episode, Kate explains how Thrive is addressing the interlinked issues of

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46:39

Jim McDowell: The Need to Look Back in Order to Move...

Artsville ·

2022/08/15

Today, we welcome ceramic artist, Jim McDowell, to the Artsville Podcast! Jim, known to many as the Black Potter, is a ceramicist based in Weaverville, North Carolina, who specializes in stoneware face jugs, a type of vessel that bears the likeness of the human face. Through his work, he honors the origins of these culturally rich vessels and reflects on the experience of being Black in America, in order to call out the racism and injustice endemic to this country. As you’ll discover in this

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53:57

Looking at the World Differently with Kenn Kotara

Artsville ·

2022/07/15

Today’s guest on the Artsville Podcast is the one and only Kenn Kotara, a contemporary mixed-media abstract artist based in Asheville, North Carolina. Kenn’s practice has been shaped by his lifelong fascination with architecture, philosophy, and literature, and he masterfully expresses himself on canvas, paper, and Mylar, as well as braille, Polaroids, and site-specific installations that evoke a powerful emotional response from those who view them. In this episode, Kenn offers some insight into the

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01:00:44

Robert Nicholas: Seeing Value in the Discarded

Artsville ·

2022/06/15

Creating spaces for art to thrive is becoming more and more important as the world goes digital. Marquee is one such space in Asheville that was borne of the vision of lighting designer, antique dealer, entrepreneur, and real estate developer, Robert Nicholas. In this episode, we find out all about how the grand exhibition space that is Marquee came to be, the spirit it represents, how it works in terms of curation and transaction, and so much more! Robert shares his love for seeking value in things

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56:22

Finding Your Calling with Viola Spells

Artsville ·

2022/05/09

Most artists know their calling from a young age and enter into the creative world in early adulthood with little to no savings. This was not the case with one of the legends of the art world, Viola Spells. Viola was working as a librarian and investing in properties when she attended her daughter's parent evening where she fell in love with the idea of creating jewelry. Join us today as we hear how she was forced to put her passion on the backburner while trying to raise a family, and how she moved

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50:39

The Beauty of Surprise with Rhona Polonsky

Artsville ·

2022/05/02

Today’s guest lived and worked in many exotic parts of the world before finding her way to Artsville, where she is currently very happily residing and exhibiting her work. Whether in India, Indonesia, or Ghana, Rhona Polonsky has always sought out beauty and surprise, and therefore she has always been surrounded by inspiration for her art. Rhona describes herself as a maker and a teacher, rather than an artist, and in today’s episode, she shares what her journey as a creative has looked like,

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56:23

Tails of Whimsy with Daryl Slaton

Artsville ·

2022/04/25

In this episode of Artsville, we welcome one of the driving forces behind this Asheville-based project, the inspiring and wonderful Daryl Slaton. Daryl is a lifelong artist, having worked in many different spheres, including periods as a commercial artist for some of the biggest names in corporate America! As is apparent throughout our conversation, Daryl is young at heart and full of fun and laughter. He is also husband to our very own Louise Glickman! In our chat today we chart some of Daryl's

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51:09

Spreading Ukrainian Culture (and Good Wishes) with...

Artsville ·

2022/04/18

Today, we are joined by Andrea Kulish, a first-generation Ukrainian-American artist, and designer. In this episode, you’ll see Ukraine through her eyes and her eggs; her pysanky eggs that is! Pysanky are Ukrainian Easter eggs decorated using the wax-resist or batik method. Covered in intricate motifs often taken from Slavic folk art, these eggs are an important art form that dates back centuries. Andrea’s studio, Studio A, where you will find her pysanky and other mixed media artwork, is located in

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45:37

Blue Spiral 1: Elevating Artisans with Michael Manes

Artsville ·

2022/01/28

Today on the Artsville Podcast, we hear from Michael Manes, Gallery Director and Co-Owner at Blue Spiral 1, an art gallery in the heart of DowntownAsheville that represents up to 120 contemporary artists and the estate of turn-of-the-century modernist, Will Henry Stevens. Blue Spiral 1 exhibits the work of artists and makers in a light-filled 15,000 square-foot gallery spanning three floors. This spacious setting allows the gallery to offer considerable diversity and, in today’s episode, Michael

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58:57

Black Mountain College: Birthplace of the American...

Artsville ·

2022/01/28

Black Mountain Collegehas long been acknowledged asthe birthplace of the true American avant-garde. The experimental school was founded in 1933 on the principles of attaininga perfect balance between academics, arts, and craftswithin a purely democratic society, where all members, students, and teachers were considered to be equal. Legendary even in its own time, Black Mountain College attracted and created maverick spirits, including Williem and Elaine de Kooning, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly,

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01:00:59

The Village Potters: Dedicated to Clay in The River...

Artsville ·

2022/01/28

As a bustling artist enclave found on the banks of the French Broad River, Asheville’s River Arts District (RAD) pulses with an artistic energy born of diverse media and collaboration. Located in the RAD, The Village Potters Clay Center is a vibrant creative community dedicated to the exploration of clay. Today’s guest is Owner, Founder, and Resident Potter, Sarah Wells Rolland, who works from her studio at The Village Potters to produce highly sought-after ceramic artworks that are sold in

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01:02:21

Grovewood Village + Gallery: A Handmade Legacy with...

Artsville ·

2022/01/28

In today’s episode, we’re taking a dive into the history behind how Asheville became Artsville, with Tom Anders from Grovewood Gallery! Located in the historic Grovewood Village, which once housed the weaving and woodworking operations ofBiltmore Industries, Grovewood Gallery is nationally recognized for its dedication to fine American art and craft. With 9,000 square feet of artisan-made jewelry, textiles, pottery, glass, and more, Grovewood highlights the important contributions of over 400

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01:00:21

Center for Craft + Momentum Gallery: Making Asheville...

Artsville ·

2022/01/28

Welcome back to another episode of Artsville, where we celebrate American contemporary arts and crafts from Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond! In today’s double-whammy episode, you’ll hear from two special guests: Stephanie Moore, Director of the Center for Craft, and Jordan Ahlers, Director and Owner of Momentum Gallery, both of which are located on Broadway Street in Downtown Asheville. Tuning in, you’ll learn about the vision and mission of both these institutions, including how they

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