Val and Armin are joined by Ben Clore and Andrew Rieder to discuss the benefits for artists of all ages attending community college to study art. Not only is it an excellent way to prepare for entry into a Bachelor of Fine Arts program at a four-year university but community colleges are a venue for pursuing art education for self-improvement in the visual arts for young artists and life-long learners. Community colleges are affordable with smaller class sizes and offer an opportunity to study with teaching artists and professors that are focused and approachable. The discussion also includes recaps of what both of these talented teaching artists are working on in their own art practice.

Link to Delta College Art + Design Associate in Fine Arts Program https://www.delta.edu/programs/current/art-and-communication/fine-art-graphic-design/art-design/associate/index.html

Instagram account for Andrew Rieder: https://www.instagram.com/ac.rieder/

Delta Think Big link for Ben Clore: https://www.delta.edu/academics/faculty/faculty-bclore.html

Midland Daily News Article on Andrew Rieder’s mural in Sanford, Michigan: https://www.ourmidland.com/insider/article/Giant-mural-to-celebrate-Sanford-s-past-present-16414427.php

Ben Clore’s influence on Delta College Place Making Committee Delta Collegiate article: https://deltacollegiate.org/deltas-s-wing-gains-artistic-flair/

Andrew Rieder’s Website: https://andrewrieder.com/home.html

Eric Fishl website: http://www.ericfischl.com

Architect Alden B. Dow’s plan for the campus from the archives of Alden B. Dow Home and Studio. https://www.facebook.com/dowhomestudio/posts/in-the-archives-delta-collegealden-b-dow-designed-the-master-plan-for-delta-coll/10154569273322215/

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