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Mar 21, 2025 53 min

114: Mary Olson, Studio Director

from Dear Art Producer Hosted by Heather Elder

In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder sits down with Mary Olson, the Studio Director at Calcium + Company, to explore her multifaceted career and passion for problem-solving in the arts. Mary speaks about her journey from fine art photography to engineering cutting-edge production designs for high-profile clients like Ferrari, Sony, and Boston University. The two discuss the evolving challenges in the creative industry, the role of AI, the importance of sketch-based collaboration, and the unpredictable nature of art production. Mary also shares valuable tips for artists striving to land projects and the significance of maintaining a diverse and adaptive skill set. In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work. More about our guest: Connect with Mary Olson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mo-profile/ More about your host: Heather Elder's Bio Heather Elder's Blog Heather Elder on Instagram Heather Elder on Twitter Heather Elder on LinkedIn Heather Elder on Facebook

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