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All Work Is Studio Work: 2019 Material Topics Symposium

All Work Is Studio Work: 2019 Material Topics Symposium

Sarah Rachel Brown
Podcast, Arts, Interview, Advice for Artists, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the 31st episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown gives listeners insight to her recent presentation All Work Is Studio Work during the 2019 ECU Material Topics Symposium.

During the breakout session, Sarah and attendees discussed the importance of cultivating the next generation of writers, documentarians, and facilitators from all perspectives within the field of jewelry and metals. Sarah challenged attendees to think beyond the bench; just as important as the makers are the curators, editors, organizers, and educators. Each breakout session brainstormed topics within our field that those in attendance felt are not being adequately addressed, which included the lack of focus on business practices within academic programs and diversity within our field.

The sessions concluded with a series of short interviews between Sarah and artists who volunteered to be interviewed in front of the group. The intention behind these recordings were to demonstrate how to conduct an interview and to capture some of the energy and valuable discussions in the room that day.

It's OK if you don't know what you're doing: Erica Bello

It's OK if you don't know what you're doing: Erica Bello

Sarah Rachel Brown
Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, Podcast, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the 19th episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with the queen of small-scale fabrication, Erica Bello. This past April, Erica welcomed Sarah into her work/live space in Baltimore, MD. The two women discussed Erica's honest approach to sharing her successes and failures on social media, what it's like not being able to afford your own work, and how scary it can be when you overwork your body. 

Wearing All The Hats: April Wood

Wearing All The Hats: April Wood

Sarah Rachel Brown
Podcast, Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the 18th episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with Contemporary Jeweler, April Wood. This is the second installment of interviews Sarah conducted with Staff members of the Baltimore Jewelry Center located in Baltimore, MD. 

The Baltimore Jewelry Center is in it's infancy and as a newly founded non-profit, the staff is small and they all wear many hats. April is the Exhibitions Director, Studio Manager, and instructor. The two women discuss how April came to be in Baltimore, what the deal is with the student loan forgiveness program, and the importance of finding time for yourself.

What degree does a Director need?: Shane Prada

What degree does a Director need?: Shane Prada

Sarah Rachel Brown
Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, Podcast, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the 17th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown travels to Baltimore, MD for the JV Collective's opening reception of Sirens taking place in the Baltimore Jewelry Center's Gallery. Much like Munich Jewellery Week, Sarah is set up in the gallery with her microphones and spends the evening interviewing staff members and artists with close ties to the BJC.

For her first interview, Sarah sits down with the Director of the Baltimore Jewelry Center, Shane Prada. The two women discuss what it's like to start a charter school, how Shane came to be involved with the BJC, and what a director of a nonprofit actually does.

A Meandrous Course: Marilyn Brogan

A Meandrous Course: Marilyn Brogan

Sarah Rachel Brown
Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, Podcast, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the 16th episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with contemporary fine jeweler Marilyn Brogan. Recorded this past January during the Pentaculum Residency at Arrowmont School, the two women sit down and discuss the meandering path Marilyn has taken to her current studio practice. From sculpture to baking, Marilyn's work experience is a prime example of how some of us know the career we want right out of college and others figure things out along the way. 

Did America Kick You Out?: Aurélie Guillaume

Did America Kick You Out?: Aurélie Guillaume

Sarah Rachel Brown
Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, Podcast, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the 15th episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with French Canadian jeweler, enamelist, and illustrator Aurélie Guillaume. The two jewelers are currently in Munich, German for Munich Jewellery Week and recorded this interview in the JV Collective's exhibition space during gallery hours while visitors looked on. The two women discuss the complications of international artist residencies, how many hours it takes to make a piece, and Sarah finally learns how to pronounce Aurélie correctly!

Napoleon - It's named after the size: Marianne Dages

Napoleon - It's named after the size: Marianne Dages

Sarah Rachel Brown
Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, Podcast, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the thirteenth episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with artist Marianne Dages, printmaker and member of the collectively-run project space Napoleon. The two women discuss their common connections, how Marianne ended up in Philadelphia, and Marianne's experience as a member of the Napoleon collective the past four years. 

What is Pentaculum: Jason Bige Burnett Explains.

What is Pentaculum: Jason Bige Burnett Explains.

Sarah Rachel Brown
Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, Podcast, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the tenth episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with ceramic artist Jason Bige Burnett. Jason and Sarah are in Gatlinburg, TN at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts taking part in Arrowmont's annual Pentaculum. The two artists sip some bourbon and discuss what exactly a Pentaculum is, how they came to be involved, and the value of this experience. 

International Relations: Mallory Weston

International Relations: Mallory Weston

Sarah Rachel Brown
Advice for Artists, Arts, Interview, Podcast, podcast for artists, Visual Arts

In the ninth episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with Philadelphia-based contemporary jeweler and metalsmith Mallory Weston. The two women pop a bottle of champagne and discuss what sparked Mallory's interest in metals, the joys of working at a bowling alley, and how Ms. Weston came to be involved in the international art jewelry community. 

The Halstead Grant: Top 5 Finalist Emily Shaffer

The Halstead Grant: Top 5 Finalist Emily Shaffer

Sarah Rachel Brown
Arts, Interview, Podcast, Visual Arts, Advice for Artists, podcast for artists

In the fifth episode of Perceived Value host Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with contemporary jeweler Emily Shaffer. This past August Emily applied for the Halstead Grant and placed as a Top Five Finalist. Halstead is a full service jewelry supply firm that was launched in 1973 and is still family owned and operated. As a company Halstead strives to support small business and emerging artists; most notably through their annual Halstead Grant. 

Each year one artist is selected as the winner and ten other artists are announced as either Top Five Finalists or Top Ten Finalists. Sarah sits down with Emily to discuss what the Halstead Grant is, what the application entails, and what one can gain beyond the monetary awards. 

My First Craft Show: Advice from Rea Rossi

My First Craft Show: Advice from Rea Rossi

Sarah Rachel Brown
Podcast, Interview, Arts, Visual Arts, Advice for Artists

In the second episode of Perceived Value Sarah Rachel Brown sits down with artist Rea Rossi to discuss her experience exhibiting as an Emerging Artist at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Craft Show. 

In June Sarah received the news that she has been accepted as an Emerging Artist for this year's PMA Craft Show taking place November 9-12th. This will be Sarah's first craft show experience; she's a bit overwhelmed and is hoping Rea can clarify a few details for her.  

The two jewelers discuss what exactly a craft show is, why they chose to apply, and how much money Sarah can plan on investing into this experience. Doing shows of this caliber is expensive -  but the payoff can go far beyond one's bank account.