Artmatcher

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Evan Snow speaks with Reilly Clark about Zero Empty Spaces and the Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week. Hear Evan’s thoughts on the importance of artists and communities supporting each other and the upcoming partnership between Artmatcher and FTLADW.

About Evan Snow

Being one of those rare "Native South Floridian's" hailing from Broward County, Evan Snow takes a lot of pride in his community. With a passion for The Arts, Culture, Community, and now yoga - Evan has been pursuing his passions by doing work that he finds not only rewarding & fulfilling, but that can impact his community. 

These are some of the reasons why he started Choose954, a social movement aimed to Cultivate Culture & Community in Broward, which lead to Art Fort Lauderdale - THE "Art Fair On The Water" aimed to help elevate the arts locally in his community while putting FTL on the Art World map as an international destination to view & interact with art. 

These initiatives lead to the creation of Zero Empty Spaces (ZES), an initiative to activate vacant commercial real estate locations to make affordable artist studio spaces starting @ $2.50/sqft on a month to month basis. In it's first 3 years ZES has grown to 27 locations with over 300 artists having worked in formerly vacant spaces with national expansion plans underway to support the commercial real estate crisis & communities across the country to use the arts as a problem solver.

Somewhere in between there in his spare time Evan watched the eye opening "Chasing Coral" documentary & became focused on another mission outside of art - to help save the Coral Reefs. As a native South Floridian, he saw the majority of his community not understanding or valuing the dying natural reefs, & used art to help raise awareness and provide restoration through the formation of the Ocean Rescue Alliance & 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project where Evan still serves as Pro Bono Executive Director for 5+ years.

Evan continues to give back and pay it forward by Co-Hosting & Organizing a monthly breakfast lecture series called AAF Creative Zen with support from his local American Advertising Federation chapter who his business partner has been the president of. This event, initially serving as Evan's "ah-ha moment" that lead him into the work he's doing today, serves to connect, engage, & inspire our community the 2nd Friday morning of every month. The events remain free with complimentary coffee & a guided meditation before a thought provoking & inspiring talk from a local member of the community sharing their story.

Be it talking about Startups, Technology, Community, Culture, Art, Food, or all of the above, you're likely to spark up some interesting & intellectual conversation either way. He is a huge proponent of "Kind Collaboration" & welcomes any ideas or opportunities to collaborate you may have.

Zero Empty Spaces

Zero Empty Spaces creates affordable artist studios in vacant storefronts around the country where artists can create and collaborate at an affordable price and have the ability to be discovered and sell work at their studio.

With the goal of expanding the appreciation of various genres of visual art and helping to create a thriving cultural community in various cities across the world, Zero Empty Spaces is an important stakeholder in the Florida art scene.

Recommended Links

• Evan Snow on LinkedIn
• Zero Empty Spaces
• Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Lisa Burgess speaks with Reilly Clark about her upcoming exhibition of Alex Katz during Fort Lauderdale Art and Design Week and the importance of art for local and state communities.

About Lisa Burgess

Lisa Burgess, of Fort Lauderdale, is President of New River Fine Art, Inc., a fine art gallery. She is a member of Funding Arts Broward, is on the Director’s Circle for the Nova Southeastern University Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale and is a former committee member of the Symphony of the Americas. Burgess earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Southern Methodist University. 

Alex Katz – In Good Company

In Good Company features both new prints and a host of works from Alex Katz's archives," states Lisa Burgess, President of New River Fine Art. "Once criticized for working with the figure when Abstract Expressionism was sweeping across the art world, Katz always forged his own path. His iconic style, stripped of all but the most essential elements, is now being reexamined and has found new appreciation among critics in light of his Guggenheim retrospective."

Recommended Links

• Lisa Burgess on LinkedIn
• New River Fine Art
• In Good Company Exhibit

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Alex Mitow speaks with Reilly Clark about co-founding Superfine Art Fair, his story as a creative entrepreneur, advice for artists, and his thoughts on the power of art to build relationships.

About Alex Mitow

Alex Mitow is the CEO and Co-Founder of Superfine Art Fair. A compulsive curator and multi-spirited entrepreneur, he brings a marketing degree from the University of Miami and more than 16 years of experience in the lifestyle, art, and hospitality sectors to his role at the Superfine Art Fair. 

A guiding force in the curatorial style and business approach of all Superfine fairs, Alex is also a major collector of contemporary art, a (partially recovering) social media addict, a published writer, and a film producer. From their home base in NYC, Alex, James, and the team have launched Superfine fairs in six US cities and growing each year.

Recommended Links

• Alex Mitow on LinkedIn
• Alex Mitow on Instagram
• Superfine Art Fair

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Cayla Birk speaks with Michael Goodman about her the importance of art and its accessibility. 

About Cayla Birk

Cayla Birk has spent nearly a decade honing her contemporary artistic style. An intellectual by nature, Birk.'s work takes us on a journey of culture, wit, music, literature, and everything in between. A modern day muse, the artist teaches us with every new body of work in her distinct signature style. Cayla's Neo-Dadaist playful designs pervade all of her varying series - her instantly recognizable gestures and marks boast austere verbiage and shroud depictions.

In her more recent exhibitions, Birk. plays with the concept of familiar objects made large, often embedded with secret cyphers. A large portion of Cayla's works merge traditional acrylic paints with other unique materials; she transcends the confines of mixed media art to create a style all her own. Birk.'s work can be seen at numerous international contemporary art fairs and has been acquired by many private collectors.

Recommended Links

• Cayla Birk's Website
• Cayla Birk on Instagram

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Sasha Krivtsov speaks with Michael Goodman about his process of creating art and music.

About Sasha Krivtsov

Sasha Krivtsov, born (Alexander Krivtsov) June 6, 1967 in St. Petersburg, Russia, is probably best known as the bass player for the House Band on the TV reality shows Rock Star: INXS, Rock Star: Supernova and The Voice. He has played with singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton. He toured and recorded as bassist with Cher, Tina Turner, James Blunt, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Billy Idol, Badly Drawn Boy and multi-platinum pop band The New Radicals. Sasha and the House Band (Rafael Moreira (lead guitar), Paul Mirkovich (keyboards), Jim McGorman (rhythm guitar) and Nate Morton (drums) toured the United States with Paul Stanley (from KISS) in October/November 2006 as well as Australia in April 2007.

Before immigrating to the United States, Sasha was a band member of the No. 1 rock band in the Soviet Union, Zemlyane, with whom he frequently performed before crowds of more than 10,000 fans and sold 20 million records. Now living in Los Angeles with his wife, Deon, and his two boys, Jazz and Tyler, Sasha is also an accomplished visual artist and sculptor.

Sasha is currently the bass player on NBC's The Voice (USA) and has held that position since the show's first season. He is seasoned on the electric bass, upright bass, acoustic bass, and bass synthesizer.

Recommended Links

• Sasha Krivtsov's on Wikipedia
• Sasha Krivtsov on Instagram
• Sasha Krivtsov on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Rebecca Tillman-Young speaks with Michael Goodman about her process, art education, and inspiring others to paint.

About Rebecca Tillman-Young

Rebecca Tillman-Young is an artist living and working in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in magazines, TV shows, and gallery shows across the country.

She began her career as a portrait artist back in high school, when she’d draw friends and family members as gifts or just for fun.

Rebecca’s teaching career began around the same time, with a small class of 4th and 5th graders at an after-school program.

She went to college in Texas and got her degree in Painting, beginning a long-term focus on portrait and figure painting.

Since then, she’s gone on to paint and draw hundreds of portraits, as well as to help thousands of students to draw and paint more lifelike portraits.

Recommended Links

• Rebecca Tillman-Young's Website
• Rebecca Tillman-Young on Instagram
• RTY Art Academy

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Rachel Chamberlain speaks with Michael Goodman about her late start in art and showing her work at the upcoming “Woman’s Perspective: Empowering Femininity” in February 2023.

About Rachel Chamberlain

Known for both her striking portraits and contemplative large-scale abstract work, Rachel Chamberlain was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and studied fashion and illustration at the Savannah College of Art & Design. Rachel’s artistic calling was evident at an early age and she credits her free-spirited style and individuality to the experience of growing up as an adopted only child.

Rachel’s soul-searching portraits express the artist’s own search for identity and a deep connection in both human relationships and her canvas. Photorealistic faces seem to leap off the canvas, lit by a mysterious luminosity that hints at otherworldly elements and the true depth of human experience. Rather than simply painting what she sees on the outside, Rachel seeks to form a powerful connection with each of her subjects and captures a glimpse of their soul and inner beauty.

Rachel’s abstract works lie on another plane of existence and are infused with both a love for life and a quest for meaningful connection. Key to her artistic practice is the use of mantras and meditation which allow her to access a remarkable form of creativity onto the canvas.

These large-scale works use color, form, and texture to harness dynamic energy and a soothing aesthetic that takes the viewer on a journey through their own understanding. Rather than being mere spectators, the audience is invited to consider their place in the universe guided by an aesthetic that inspires a deep contemplative response. Sparse use of gold leaf and repeated staccato markings evoke a higher plane of consciousness and are grounded in a bold color story.

Rachel Chamberlain’s work has been widely exhibited internationally and her loyal client base includes famous names from the political and business elite as well as several celebrity collectors. Her abstract pieces have also found a home in London at Red8 Gallery where her unique style and inspirational aesthetic has already generated much interest. Rachel lives in the foothills of Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband and four beautiful children.

Recommended Links

• Rachel Chamberlain's website
• Rachel Chamberlain's Instagram
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In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Linda Jacobson speaks with Michael Goodman about her inspirations and motives, which is why she creates art. We also drive into her process, which heavily influences the final works.

About Linda Jacobson

Linda Jacobson was born in Los Angeles and currently resides in Venice, CA. She studied and received degrees at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Otis College of Art and CSUN, Northridge. She was mentored by Lorser Feitelson and his wife Helen Lundeberg, Harry Carmean, and studied with Hans Burkhardt and Charles White.

Jacobson's national and international exhibits include: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Galerie Rohlilng, Berlin; MRG Fine Art; George Lawson Gallery, Culver City; Gallery K, Washington.DC; Karpeles Museum, Santa Barbara; Kathryn Markel, New York; Mt. St. Marys College, Los Angeles; Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Santa Monica; California State University, Los Angeles; Loyola University, Los Angeles; CSUCI, Camarillo, CA; Caldera Gallery, Greece; Gallery du Theatre, Geneva; and Galerie Marquet, Paris.

Jacobson’s work is in numerous public and private collections including Culver City; University of Michigan; Palm Springs Museum Permanent Collection; Queens Medical Center, Honolulu; Burt Lancaster Collection, Ms. Diana Zlotnick; IBM Corporate Collection, Los Angeles; MGM Studios, Los Angeles; Irell and Manella Permanent Collection, Oasis Healing Center, Century City, CA; Don Miguel Ruiz, California; Ms. Olive Kreitman, Pasadena; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Chernick, Montecito, CA; Jean and Lewis Wolff, Los Angeles; Mr. & Mrs. Billy Crystal, Pacific Palisades, CA; Mr. Fred Segal, Los Angeles, CA; Northrop Corporate Collection, Los Angeles, CA; The Faulkner Company, Los Angeles, CA; Mr. Steve Hasenberg, Brentwood, CA, James and Linda Ries Collection, Beverly Hills.

She received an Artist-in-Residence fellowship at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony where she created paintings fusing landscape, depth psychology & mysticism. These ideas have been the genesis of her body of work and her very popular courses at UCLA Extension, Art & Transformation where she was chosen Instructor of the Year and nominated for most innovative college course in the country. She has taught at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena; UCLA Extension, and currently teaches at Otis College of Art.  She leads art workshops nationally and internationally as well as private classes in Venice.

Recommended Links

• Linda Jacobson's website
• Linda Jacobson on Instagram
• Linda Jacobson on Facebook
• Linda Jacobson on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Morgan Echols speaks with Michael Goodman about her process. She describes how her precise paintings are created, and how she brings her visions to life through different mediums and tools.

About Morgan Echols

Morgan Echols was born and raised in Huntsville Alabama. She has a degree in psychology from the University of Alabama, and no formal art training. She is self taught through trial and error. 

She strives to create work that reflects balance and symmetry in both design and color. And part of her process has been sharing what she has learned through social media, to inspire and aid in the pursuits of other artists. 

She paints in the style of “hard-edge” painting, and much of her work can be categorized as Op-Art, which plays tricks on the mind through illusions. She uses heavy body acrylic paints on canvas.

Recommended Links

• Morgan Echols' webiste
• Morgan Echols on TikTok
• Morgan Echols on Instragram

In this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Allison Peck speaks with Scott Stiner about the importance of community outreach, communication, and partnerships to museums, as well as the FUTURES exhibit.

About Allison Peck

Allison Peck is a strategic planner and ideas lead for arts and museums, especially cultural institutions tackling big and ambitious projects that push the status quo. As director of external affairs and partnerships for the Smithsonian’s iconic Arts + Industries Building, she most recently reopened America’s storied first national museum as a space devoted to future thinking and innovation.

Over the last decade, Allison has spearheaded marketing, communications, and audience engagement for several museums, including the Smithsonian’s museums of modern art and Asian art—launching major architectural projects, digital platforms, blockbuster exhibitions, and crowdfunding campaigns. She is passionate about opening cultural spaces to all comers and blurring the boundaries between art, institutions, and the public they serve. She has an MA in arts administration from American University in D.C., and a dual BA in art history and strategic communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a frequent guest lecturer and speaker on the field

Recommended Links

• Allison Peck on LinkedIn
• The FUTURES Exhibit