Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Stephanie Kluk. After receiving her BFA in Photography from the Columbus College of Art and Design, Stephanie moved to Chicago, where she exhibited her artwork throughout the city and worked as the Program Director for the Chicago Artists’ Coalition.

In 2008, she moved to Cleveland and became the Program and Community Enrichment Manager at Art House, Inc. where she managed a variety of programs that included free art education classes for children and families. 

In 2016 Stephanie became the Director of Operations and Co-Executive Director of Zygote Press, and in June 2020, she joined the CAN Journal as the Development Manager and launched her own arts organization, Future Ink Graphics (FIG).

Tune in to hear how Stephanie is helping other artists and contributes to the arts ecosystem! https://stephaniekluk.com/home.html and https://futureinkgraphics.com/

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with renowned lyric tenor, Matthew Polenzani. He performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera and appears in opera houses around the world such as the Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, and Teatro Real in Madrid.

Matthew is continuously in demand for concert engagements with the world’s most influential conductors, and with premiere ensembles such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and the Munich Philharmonic.

​Join us for this mini-master class in career development for any aspiring musician! https://matthewpolenzani.com/

Today we release part one of our interview with renowned lyric tenor, Matthew Polenzani. He performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera and appears in opera houses around the world such as the Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, and Teatro Real in Madrid.  

Matthew is continuously in demand for concert engagements with the world’s most influential conductors, and with premiere ensembles such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and the Munich Philharmonic.

Join us for this mini-master class in career development for any aspiring musician!  https://matthewpolenzani.com/

Today we released part two of our interview with entrepreneur Mike Packer. He’s the President and Founder of Inspire EDU—a company founded on transforming lives through arts, media and entertainment education.  Mike is also an accomplished drummer and author, and has been teaching for over 30 years. You'll enjoy hearing how Mike created a portfolio career as a working drummer, educator, administrator, author and company founder.
https://www.inspireedu.us
https://www.mikepackerdrums.com

Today we released part one of our interview with entrepreneur Mike Packer. He’s the President and Founder of Inspire EDU—a company founded on transforming lives through arts, media and entertainment education.  Mike is also an accomplished drummer and author, and has been teaching for over 30 years. You'll enjoy hearing how Mike created a portfolio career as a working drummer, educator, administrator, author and company founder. 
https://www.inspireedu.us
https://www.mikepackerdrums.com

Today we released part two of our interview with serial arts entrepreneur Wayne Messmer. He’s a singer, speaker, broadcaster, author, and actor. Wayne is also a member of SAG/AFTRA and the National Speakers Association, and has held a professional association with the Chicago Cubs since 1985.

Outside of the arts, Wayne is part owner of the Chicago Wolves hockey team and co-owner of the financial services firm, Wayne Messer and Associates.

Regardless of your career goals, you'll benefit from hearing the wisdom Wayne has learned from his  many decades as an arts entrepreneur! https://waynemessmer.com/

Today we released part one of our interview with serial arts entrepreneur Wayne Messmer. He’s a singer, speaker, broadcaster, author, and actor. Wayne is also a member of SAG/AFTRA and the National Speakers Association, and has held a professional association with the Chicago Cubs since 1985.

Outside of the arts, Wayne is part owner of the Chicago Wolves hockey team and co-owner of the financial services firm, Wayne Messer and Associates.

Regardless of your career goals, you'll benefit from hearing the wisdom Wayne has learned from his  many decades as an arts entrepreneur! https://waynemessmer.com/

Today we release part two of our interview with Tony Miceli. He’s a jazz vibraphonist who has performed and taught all over the world. Under the umbrella of Miceli Music, LLC., he hosts the sites www.tonymiceli.com and www.vibesworkshop.com -- a virtual meeting place and teaching tool with 4,000 student and professional members. Tony is also the co-creator of the World Vibes Congress, a formal gathering of players who share the desire to bring public awareness to the vibraphone. If you want to get a glimpse into what it takes to be a successful working musician, you'll want to hear what Tony has to say! This interview is sponsored by @steveweissmusic

Today we release part one of our interview with Tony Miceli. He’s a jazz vibraphonist who has performed and taught all over the world. Under the umbrella of Miceli Music, LLC., he hosts the sites www.tonymiceli.com and www.vibesworkshop.com -- a virtual meeting place and teaching tool with 4,000 student and professional members. Tony is also the co-creator of the World Vibes Congress, a formal gathering of players who share the desire to bring public awareness to the vibraphone. If you want to get a glimpse into what it takes to be a successful working musician, you'll want to hear what Tony has to say! This interview is sponsored by @steveweissmusic

This week on the podcast is part 2 of our interview with entrepreneur Alex Farkas.  In 2006, he founded UGallery--a curated online gallery offering a unique selection of heirloom-quality artwork from both emerging and established artists. He studied art history, sculpture, and entrepreneurship at the University of Arizona and launched Ugallery upon graduation.  After being part of San Francisco’s vibrant art market for 15 years, Alex packed up and moved to Amsterdam, where he runs the business today. Join us for a better understanding of all that goes into selling art online. https://www.ugallery.com/