ArtsvilleUSA

In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Neuman and Stephanie Munn to discuss the importance of art in building and strengthening communities based on their personal experiences. Stephanie is the Director of the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, North Carolina, and Wendy is a photographer, fashion designer, volunteer, and marketing expert.

In our conversation, Stephanie delves into the mission of the YMCA in fostering community connections and the wide range of programs they have for people of all ages and backgrounds. We discuss Wendy’s experiences as a photographer and fashion designer, including her work with cancer patients and her efforts to bring art into various organizations and events. We also talk about the importance of building friendships, building a safe place for children and families, Wendy’s Mandala and Kaleidoscope project, the role of art in bringing people together, why community engagement is essential, and much more! Join us, as we uncover the intersection of art, community, and healing with Wendy Neuman & Stephanie Munn!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A brief update on Artsville's growth and new opportunities for 2024.
• The unique art scene and community of Candler and Enka.
• YMCA’s mission to build communities through inclusive programs.
• How Stephanie realized the potential of the Candler and Enka communities.
• Fostering artist-community engagement through Wendy’s workshops.
• Discover the collaborations and wearable art featuring Wendy’s photography.
• Stephanie shares details about the latest YMCA offerings and member benefits.
• Wendy’s experiences photographing terminally ill children and cancer patients.
• Why involvement with the YMCA is critical and how to get involved.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/

Wendy Neuman | Clothing — https://wendynewmandesigns.com/

Wendy Neuman | Photo — https://wendyneumanphoto.com

Wendy Neuman on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/wendynewmandesigns/

Wendy Neuman on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/wendynewmandesigns/

Wendy Neuman on on Pinterest — https://za.pinterest.com/WNDesigns/

Stephanie Munn on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-mcgrath-munn-a11694275/

Stephanie Munn on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.munn/

Call Stephanie Munn — 828-273-0346

YMCA of Western North Carolina — https://ymcawnc.org/

OpenDoors Asheville — https://opendoorsasheville.org/

Arterial Network — https://artistsatriskconnection.org

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards — https://www.artandwriting.org/

Kenn Kotara — https://www.kotarastudio.com/

Michael Manes — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-manes-97379a8b/

Blue Spiral 1 — https://bluespiral1.com/

Art Connections with Sherry Masters — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/

The West Coast podcast — https://www.musicis4lovers.com/category/mixes/west-coast-podcast/

Not Real Art — notrealart.com

Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

In this episode, we introduce two bright young artists, Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey, who are making waves in Western North Carolina and beyond. Both Elizabeth and Amy recently graduated from Artsville’s First Virtual Gallery of Artists Cohort program, a digital and live marketing initiative designed to help artists succeed in the business of art. Elizabeth is a talented jewelry designer, with a passion for metalsmithing, and Amy Massey is a 2D artist and massage therapist. In our conversation we delve into their journeys, discussing their inspirations, creative processes, and the impact of the program on their careers. We unpack what keeps them inspired, juggling different jobs, how to market yourself without a gallery, their unique approaches to their work, the biggest lessons from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program, and much more! Join us as we discuss their artistic journeys, the challenges they face, and the exciting future of arts in Asheville and beyond. Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introductions and background about guests Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey.
• Elizabeth’s journey from inheriting a studio to pursuing a sustainable metalsmithing practice.
• They share their main takeaways and lessons from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program.
• Amy discusses her unique fusion of art and bodywork and where she draws inspiration from.
• Discover Elizabeth’s design process and how nature influences her work.
• New friends and networking opportunities from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program.
• Explore their diverse career paths, including galleries and self-promotion through art festivals.
• Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities present in today's competitive art market.
• The vibrant arts scene in Asheville and the exciting prospects for artists in the future.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Amy Massey — https://www.amygmassey.com/

Amy Massey on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/amymasseystudio/

Ren Ren Jewelry — https://redrenjewelry.com/

Ren Ren Jewelry on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/redrenjewelry

Ren Ren Jewelry on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/redrenjewelry/

Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/

Arterial Network — https://artistsatriskconnection.org

Appalachian State University — https://www.appstate.edu/

Sandhill Artists Collective — https://sandhillartists.wordpress.com/

Woolworth Walk — https://www.woolworthwalk.com/

Kenn Kotara — https://www.kotarastudio.com/

Michael Manes — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-manes-97379a8b/

Blue Spiral 1 — https://bluespiral1.com/

Art Connections with Sherry Masters — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/

Lauren Brunk on LinkedIn— https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brunk-291ab51/

Brunk Auctions — https://brunkauctions.com/

Artsville — www.artsvilleusa.com

Artworks are regularly sold at auctions around the world for record sums of money, but today’s guest believes that auctions serve a greater purpose than just growing the highest bidder’s collection. Every object is an invitation to consider our personal and collective histories through the unique and often fascinating story it has to tell. Today, you'll hear from a local auctioneer, Southern fine art specialist, and Senior Vice President of Brunk Auctions, Lauren Brunk. Brunk is a private auction house specializing in the sale of fine art, jewelry, antique furniture, coins, and countless other areas of collecting ranging from contemporary art to antiquities. In this episode, Lauren offers some insight into the world of auctions, the types of people that make up the buyers and sellers, how auctions retell the stories of the items they sell, and so much more. For a comprehensible guide to the secondary art market, be sure to tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Defining the secondary art market and how it differs from the primary art market.
• How virtual art sales have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The wide variety of people who make up Brunk’s buyer and seller communities.
• Ways that auctions retell the story of the items they sell.
• Insight into the relationship between auction houses and museums.
• Lauren’s relationship with the Black Potter, Jim McDowell.
• How Brunk supports the next generation of art storytellers through community outreach.
• What the objects at art auctions can teach us about value.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Brunk Auctions — https://brunkauctions.com/

Brunk Auctions on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brunkauctions/

Email Brunk Auctions — [email protected]

Lauren Brunk on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brunk-291ab51/

Lauren Brunk on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/laurenb1969/

Jim McDowell — https://blackpotter.com/

‘Jim McDowell: The Need to Look Back in Order to Move Forward’ (Episode 13) — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell/

Nasher Museum of Art — https://nasher.duke.edu/

Ogden Museum of Southern Art — https://ogdenmuseum.org/

A Question of Value: Stories from the Life of an Auctioneer — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1469678098

Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

You wouldn’t think that a town of under 500 people could be home to a thriving art gallery, let alone two competing ones across the road from one another. But in Bakersville, North Carolina, that is exactly the case. Joining us today is Andy Palmer, who co-owns the In Tandem gallery with his wife Silvia Ferrari-Palmer on the main street, and Vicki Essig, who runs Mica, another beautiful gallery just across the road. We talk with Andy and Vicki about their work as artists, and how the symbiotic relationship between their two galleries has contributed to the rich artistic community of Bakersville. Tuning in you’ll learn about the process behind Vicki’s incredible artworks (woven by silkworms!) and how her small community has supported her labor-intensive creations. She also shares the powerful story of a pair of silk overalls made in honor of civil rights activist, Joyce Ladner, how they were sold to a descendent of hers, and what this fortuitous connection demonstrates about community building. We hear from Andy about how his wife’s digital outreach transformed their gallery, the immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online sales, and how he utilizes his background in ceramics to find artists for their gallery. Our conversation also covers Mica and In Tandem’s approach to branding, the Toe River Council’s important work supporting artists, and details about Artsville's new virtual gallery of artists. To hear all the fascinating details of this thriving artistic community and how to partner with other galleries, be sure to tune in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Get to know today’s guests, Andy Palmer and Vicki Essig.
• Insight into Vicki’s weaving artworks and how she uses silkworms for her threads.
• The benefits of being part of a small community and how they have supported her process.
• Details of Andy and his wife Silvia’s gallery, In Tandem.
• How Silvia improved digital outreach and how COVID-19 increased their online sales.
• Where they find their artists and how Andy uses his expertise as a ceramics artist.
• Vicki’s gallery Mica and its location across from In Tandem in their small town, Bakersville.
• How they work together instead of competing with one another.
• Mica’s selection process and how they support their artists.
• How Bakersfield’s thriving artistic community has supported economic growth in Bakersville.
• An overview of how In Tandem and Mica approaches branding.
• The Toe River Arts Council and their impactful work supporting artists.
• Details about the Hilloween event in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Learn about Artsville’s exciting new virtual gallery of artists.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Andy Palmer — https://www.intandemgallery.com/andy-palmer-bio

In Tandem Gallery — https://www.intandemgallery.com/

Vicki Essig — https://www.vickiessig.com/

Mica — https://www.micagallerync.com/

Penland School of Craft — https://penland.org/

The Toe River Arts Council — https://toeriverarts.org/

Hilloween — https://www.hilloweennc.org/

Hilloween: A Mechanism for Unity with Gina Phillips — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/hilloween-a-mechanism-for-unity-with-gina-phillips/ 

Artsville — artsvilleusa.com

Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/

Sherry Masters on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-masters-b791bb79/

Art Connections — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Not Real Art — https://www.notrealart.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

DanUbe Productions — https://danubeproductions.com/

We Edit Podcasts — https://weeditpodcasts.com/

Captivate — https://www.captivate.fm/

If you’re a regular listener of the Artsville Podcast, you are already familiar with the rich creative spirit of Asheville and the historical significance of arts and crafts in the region. We like to shout it from the rooftops! But did you know that Asheville is a world-class tourism destination for so many other reasons too? Today, we are joined by Marla Tambellini, Senior VP of Marketing at Explore Asheville, our local Convention and Visitors Bureau, to find out what makes Artsville such a desirable place to visit. “There are a lot of communities that can say they have food, they have music, they have art,” says Marla, “but I think there's a special combination that makes Asheville stand out.” In this episode, Marla highlights some of the various attractions in our special corner of North Carolina and offers some insight into the ways that Explore Asheville promotes economic development in the area, champions local artists, and invites a growing number of visitors each year. Tune in for a glimpse into what makes Asheville so unique!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The significance of arts and crafts in Asheville and why it's integral to the visitor economy.
• Asheville’s eclectic community and the vibrancy that draws people in.
• Strategic ways that Explore Asheville promotes economic development.
• Insight into the profile of visitors that Asheville attracts.
• How Explore Asheville champions local artists and elevates art organizations.
• The unique creative spirit that draws people to Asheville.
• Learn how to apply for Artsville’s Virtual Gallery of Artists!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Marla Tambellini on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlatambellini/

Marla Tambellini on X — https://twitter.com/ashevillecvb

Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau — https://www.ashevillecvb.com/

Explore Asheville — https://www.exploreasheville.com/

Art Connection with Sherry Masters — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/

Artsville Virtual Gallery of Artists — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/featured-artists/

Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/

Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

In today’s episode of Artsville, you’ll hear from Gina Phillips, a dear friend and someone who has played an integral part in the growth and development of Mitchell County, North Carolina. Gina’s commitments to the Penland School of Craft, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and rural education efforts in Mitchell County helped birth the idea for Hilloween, a countywide event that unites several areas over something we all love: spooky season! Hilloween is a natural expression of Gina's love for the theater and her years of performing and producing in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Join us as she shares how the event leverages the county's strong arts heritage and introduces a new generation of Mitchell County residents to the magic and beauty of the arts. We also discuss what to expect from the 2023 edition, how Hilloween acts as a “mechanism for unity,” and Gina even sings us a few bars of 'Good Old Mountain Dew’ from Lulu Belle and Scotty Wiseman, plus so much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Hilloween and the annual Halloween party that inspired it.
• Gina’s goals for economic and cultural development in Mitchell County.
• How art brings people together (and attracts outsiders to underserved communities).
• Insight into Gina’s collaboration with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
• Ways that Hilloween leverages Mitchell County’s strong cultural heritage.
• What you can expect from the 2023 edition of Hilloween!
• Why Gina refers to this year’s event as the “Bringing Dale McCurry Home Tour.”

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Gian Phillips on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-phillips-a848a616/

Hilloween – https://www.hilloweennc.org/

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) – https://www.uncsa.edu/

Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation – https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/phillips-family-foundation/

Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/

Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

How did Asheville become Artsville? The magic is in our partnerships! Together with our collaborators, we’re able to promote the work of emerging and established artists from our respective regions to an ever-growing audience. Today’s guest is one of those collaborators and someone who is deeply committed to helping artists build their brands and share their stories with other artists and art lovers across the world. In this episode, Artsville Founder and Director Louise Glickman steps into the host’s seat and turns the mic on our regular host, Artsville Producer, and the Founder of Crewest Studio and Not Real Art, Scott “Sourdough” Power! Tune in today to learn more about Scott’s vision for the art world, the incredible multimedia projects that he’s involved in creating, and how he strives to “spread the good news” for artists and craftspeople in Artsville and beyond, plus so much more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Scott’s vision to build a success-driven community of artists and art lovers.
• Crewest Studio, Not Real Art, and the podcasts, videos, events, and publications they create.
• How Scott funds all of these incredible ventures (and a sneak peek of Arterial.)
• A look at Art House, an upcoming “home improvement show with an artsy spin!”
• What you can expect from Not Real Art, Crewest, and Artsville in 2024 and beyond.
• Scott flips the script and asks Louise a question about podcasting.
• How you can connect with Scott and support everything he is doing for artists.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Scott “Sourdough” Power on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sourdoughpower/

Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/

Not Real Art on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/notrealartworld/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

The Conduit Podcast — https://www.theconduitmusicpodcast.com/

The Laugh Gallery Podcast — https://www.laugh-gallery.com/

Chevalier — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12758486/

BLISS — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/

Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/

Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

Today’s episode is many months in the making. We are very excited because this is the culmination of a series of features we have written about Jim McDowell and his Face Jug: A story about how it has traveled throughout our audience and how Susan and Michael Hershield made it possible to give it to the Nasher Collection. We heard from the collectors, the artists, and the museum. We are trying to do more work to explain to people how to buy art, what to look for, and what a museum looks for when they collect a piece. The conversation with our guest today was a unique opportunity to launch into a series on how to buy art. Marshall N. Price is the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. He graduated from Western Maryland College and received a Master’s degree in Art History from Penn State. He also received a Ph.D. in Art History from the City University of New York. We hear from Marshall about his journey to becoming the Chief Curator at Nasher and his experience in the position. He talks about the challenges he faced and his thoughts on the benefits of being embedded in an academic community. He also talks about the collection, programs and the greatest things about the Nasher Museum. We then hear about the incredible story of Jim McDowell’s Face Jug acquisition and the history behind the Red Tails jug. You do not want to miss out on this amazing episode. So start listening now! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Recapping the journey of Jim McDowell’s new Face Jug to the Nasher Museum
• A dream job: how Marshall got there and when he realized art would become his life.
• The experience of being the Chief Curator at Nasher and the pressures it includes.
• Marshall talks about the challenges he faced as he walked into the curator role.
• His thoughts on the benefits of being embedded in an academic community.
• More about the different programs running at Nasher (at any given time).
• Marshall talks about the collection at Nasher and the focus of the institution.
• How Nasher is working to continue to incorporate artists of Color in their collection.
• One of the great things about Nasher Museum. 
• Marshall’s story of Jim McDowell’s Face Jug acquisition: The Red Tails as homage to the Tuskegee Army Airfield. 
• How people can enjoy Jim’s work at the Nasher.
• Marshall’s thoughts on what this acquisition will mean for Jim’s career.
• Plans surrounding youth programming at Nasher and how they plan to educate the young. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Marshall N. Price Ph.D. on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/mnormanprice/ 

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University — https://nasher.duke.edu/ 

Jim McDowell — https://blackpotter.com/ 

From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to the Nasher Museum Collection [Part I] — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell-nasher-museum/ 

From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to The Nasher Museum Collection [Part II] — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell-nasher-museum-part-two/

From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to the Nasher Museum Collection [Part III] — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell-nasher-museum-part-three/ 

Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

In this episode of the Artsville Podcast, we introduce you to two of the remarkable painters taking part in the inaugural Biltmore Lake’s Imaginative Studio Stroll (BLISS), taking place on May 6th, 2023. Dynamic mother-daughter duo Bee Sieburg and Molly Courcelle are each incredible artists in their own right. From an early age, Bee encouraged Molly to view the world with an artist’s eye, and they spent hours drawing, painting, and visiting museums together. Bee is a beloved oil painter known for her rich depictions of landscapes, interiors, and animals (cows in particular) in her signature loose style. While Molly inherited her mother’s expressive flair, she went on to develop her own unique visual language, creating beautifully layered abstract oil paintings inspired by scripture. Join us today as we delve deeper into each of their practices and find out how their work is reflective of their distinct personalities. Tuning in, you’ll hear the amazing story of Molly’s adoption and why Molly and Bee were meant to find one another. We also discuss how BLISS will be mutually beneficial for artists and visitors, what you can expect to see when you visit Molly’s house during the event, and how BLISS is bringing economic development and cultural programming to Candler, plus so much more. As our cohost-in-crime Louise Glickman says, this interview provides listeners with an opportunity to “see where creativity comes from,” so be sure not to miss it!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The story of how Molly’s birth mother requested that she be adopted by an artistic family.
• Ways that Bee and Molly’s artworks reflect their different personalities.
• Opportunities that BLISS provides for people to see art in a new way.
• Molly explains why BLISS is as beneficial for the artists as it is for visitors.
• What you can expect from Bee and Molly when they open their homes to BLISS visitors.
• How our guests will cater to different budgets with artworks at various price points.
• Where you can find Bee and Molly at WEDGE Studios in the River Arts District.
• Funny anecdotes that illustrate why some of Bee’s friends call her Pig-Pen!
• Important ways that BLISS is driving economic development in Candler.
• Insight into OpenDoors Asheville, a non-profit organization that Bee and Molly support.
• Things that our guests are most grateful for, including family and creativity.
• Where Bee’s talent for floral design and her love for cows come from.
• What makes Asheville Artsville, according to Bee and Molly.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Biltmore Lake’s Imaginative Studio Stroll (BLISS) — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/

Bee Sieburg — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/artists/bee-sieburg

Bee Sieburg Website — https://www.beesieburg.com/

Molly Courcelle — https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/artists/molly-courcelle

Molly Courcelle Website — https://www.mollycourcelle.com/

WEDGE Studios — https://wedgestudioartists.com/

OpenDoors — https://opendoorsasheville.org/

Art Affair — https://opendoorsasheville.org/art-affair

Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

If you’re listening to this podcast, you already know that art brings beauty and joy into our lives, but it can also bring us closer as we learn about it together and share experiences. This is the objective that Sherry Masters had in mind when she created Art Connections, an Asheville-based business designed to bring art enthusiasts and artists together through art consultation and studio tours. Sherry founded Art Connections in 2013 to act as a bridge between those who are interested in art and the many highly-skilled artists in Asheville who create paintings, textile art, glassware, ceramics, sculptures, and more. As a native Ashevillan, Sherry intimately understands the phenomenal impact of these cultural art practices, and her 30 years of experience have allowed her to gain the trust of not only the local creative community but the visitors it attracts too. Tuning in today, you’ll learn more about the unique tours that Sherry organizes and why she believes it’s important to humanize the arts by facilitating these types of exchanges. She also shares some local recommendations, sheds light on her personal relationship with the arts, and more! Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned collector, Sherry can help you make informed selections and transform your space by including original artwork. Be sure to tune in to find out how!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why you should seek Art Connections out next time you’re in Asheville.
• The inspiration behind Sherry’s decision to “be a bridge” between artists and art enthusiasts.
• Examples of some of the personalized art tour experiences that Sherry curates.
• Reflecting on the importance of humanizing and demystifying the arts.
• Insight into the art consultation and advisory services that Sherry provides.
• How Sherry navigates the unique needs and budgets of different collectors.
• Recommended artists if you are looking to purchase a piece of glass art.
• Where Sherry’s love for art and making things originated.
• The fundamental influence of institutions like the Penland School of Craft.
• A look at Sherry’s personal art practice, which is primarily concerned with textiles.
• The creativity that is required to make these “art connections” between people.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sherry Masters on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-masters-b791bb79/

Sherry Masters on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/arttoursasheville/

Art Connections — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/

Mark Peiser — https://markpeiser.com/

John Littleton and Kate Vogel — https://www.littletonvogel.com/

Michael Sherrill — https://www.michaelsherrill.com/

Penland School of Craft — https://penland.org/

Artsville Podcast — https://artsville.captivate.fm/

Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/

Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/

Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/

Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/

Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/