Episodes
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ArtMoves Podcast 21 – docents Cheryl Cotterman + Diane Botwin
What actually is a docent? In time, the role has evolved from didactic teaching to facilitating rich multifaceted experiences for visitors. In this episode our eyes (and ears) are opened by this unique class of service-oriented art mentors, exemplified by Cheryl Cotterman and Diane Botwin. Here...
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ArtMoves Podcast 20 – artist, curator, educator, and gallerist SK Reed
Resilience is what you call it when a person still finds a path toward their goal, despite many hurdles along the way. That’s what SK Reed has in abundance. Running the Waiting Room Gallery and uplifting other artists are but two of their ongoing achievements, as is deftly churning out art that...
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ArtMoves Podcast 19 – Art Talk with Harold Smith
In this episode, we’re free-flowing about art in the Kansas City region. An impressively productive Renaissance man, Harold Smith has contributed to the creative ether in so many ways. A mere sampling of these includes painting, writing, curating, and fostering the growth of others through his...
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ArtMoves Podcast 18 – curator Jessica Hong
The role of a curator is not static! Meet Jessica Hong, the new chief curator at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and hear how her forward-minded ideas are expanding what it means to be a curator, going beyond the confines of the art institution. Jessica highlights her deep love of working...
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ArtMoves Podcast 17 – artist, curator, and gallery director Elise Gagliardi
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...
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ArtMoves Podcast 16 – museum director Jessica May
Meet the new executive director of The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Jessica May. What a joy to find that she is a bright, creative, and down-to-earth leader who is poised to help the museum reach a fuller potential. Building on its already strong foundation, Jessica brings...
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ArtMoves Podcast 15 – artist Mikey Yates
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...
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ArtMoves Podcast 14 – artist Amir Fallah
First thoughts of internationally acclaimed artist Amir Fallah are of a talented creator who has "made it" in the art world. But did he really get his first big exhibition break right here in Kansas City? In this ArtMoves podcast episode, Amir shares his sage thoughts ranging from impressions of...
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ArtMoves Podcast 13 – art collector Matt Strange
What makes an art collector tick? In this episode we have a great conversation with down-to-earth Matt Strange. He and his wife Mandi have built a wonderful visual art collection. And here Matt shares his insights on motivation, the value of focusing, and the impact of exposing children to art at...
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ArtMoves Podcast 12 – artist and curator Kiki Serna
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…
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ArtMoves Podcast 11 – artist and educator Kevin Demery
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...
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ArtMoves Podcast 10 – artist and curator Kaitlyn B Jones
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.