First Coat
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Discussing public art, how it’s made, and why it matters. Join your host Stephanie Eche, artist and owner of Distill Creative, as she interviews artists, cultural producers, designers, and funders involved in the creation of public art projects. You’ll learn about murals, creative activations, and art projects that are in plazas, parks, and luxury apartment buildings.
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Public Art with Angela Anderson Adams - Ep 29
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBAngela Anderson Adams has worked as a curator and arts administrator for nearly 40 years and spent half of those directing Arlington Public Art. Under her leadership, Arlington Public Art has grown from being one of the first developer-sponsored programs in the country to an internationally renowned, award-winning public and privately funded program. The program contributes art and design enhancements to most major civic projects undertaken in Arlington County. In this episode, Angela and ...
Intentionally Designing Public Art with Nicole Mueller - Ep 28
June 06, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBNicole Mueller is a full-time visual artist and painter based in San Francisco. Her work includes large-scale paintings, murals, and installations that mimic the effects of stained glass. Her work explores the complexity of color, states of flux, dichotomies within her painting, the transitional nature of being, and the threshold between interior and exterior, the tangible and intangible. In this episode, we talk about the process of creating art for public spaces as a full-time artist. Ni...
Weaving Together: Artist Panel with Kimberly Bush, Stephanie Eche, and Traci Johnson - Ep 27
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week we have a live recording of the panel that accompanied the textile exhibition, Belonging. Belonging is a contemporary visual art exhibition highlighting three Brooklyn artists — Kimberly Bush, Traci Johnson, and myself. Each of us creates work with fiber, cloth, thread, and other textiles. The intent of the exhibition was to bring awareness to the connection between the past and the present, as well as, revolutionary and indigenous history, and current-day issues in our community....
Art Inventory, Art and Health, and Creative Career with Elysian Koglmeier - Ep 26
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week on First Coat we have Elysian Koglmeier, Head of Growth for Artwork Archive. In this episode we discuss the importance of art in health care settings, best practices for keeping an inventory for your artwork, and how to develop a creative career. Elysian shares tips on how to use Artwork Archive for public art, whether you are an artist, art collector, or institution. She also shares her experience as a mother managing her career and health of her family. Show Notes: https://dist...
Art Career, Large-Scale Artwork, and Motherhood with Marela Zacarías - Ep 25
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBThis week on First Coat we have artist Marela Zacarías. I first discovered Zacarías' artwork (Mannahatta) years ago at the William Vale hotel. I've since been following her work and am really excited to share this episode with you! We recorded this episode in January 2022 and I am finally able to get this published after having a hiatus due to my maternity leave. In this episode, I am pregnant and we talk about Marela's future artwork installations, some of which have been installed. If you...
How to Budget for a Public Art Project
January 26, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBEver struggle with putting together a budget for your art project? In this episode I share my tips on how to put together a budget for a public art project. Show notes & get a free budget template: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2022/1/25/how-to-budget-for-a-public-art-project Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcast Follow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpod Follow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcast Subscribe to our YouTubeChannel Learn more a...
Jen Hewett: Women of Color in Craft and Community
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on First Coat we have Jen Hewett. Jen Hewett is a printmaker, surface designer, textile artist, and author based in the Hudson Valley. She recently came out with her second book This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community, and Connection. In this episode we talk about her new book, her experience as an artist and business owner, and what's inspiring her right now. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/1/4/22/jen-hewett-on-women-of-color-in-craft Follow First Coat...
Jen Hewett: Women of Color in Craft and Community
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week on First Coat we have Jen Hewett. Jen Hewett is a printmaker, surface designer, textile artist, and author based in the Hudson Valley. She recently came out with her second book This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community, and Connection. In this episode we talk about her new book, her experience as an artist and business owner, and what's inspiring her right now. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/1/4/22/jen-hewett-on-women-of-color-in-craft Follow First Coat...
How to Hire a Mural Artist
November 27, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MBIn this episode I share tips on how to hire a mural artist for your next mural project. If you are still looking for an artist for your project, check out my video on how to find a mural artist. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/11/29/21/how-to-hire-a-mural-artist Join our mailing list for podcast updates, art inspiration, and tips on how to create more equitable and inclusive art in public space: http://eepurl.com/dm3B1H Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcast Follo...
Public Space Design with J. Manuel Mansylla
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week on First Coat we have J. Manuel Mansylla (Manman). Manman is Principal of FANTÁSTICA, leading placemaking, design, and branding projects. FANTÁSTICA specializes in transformative projects to revitalize underutilized assets and unlock economic potential. He's worked on the creation of the first New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) public plaza in Dumbo’s Pearl Street Triangle, development of the citywide standard for DOT Street Seats with locations in Downtown Brooklyn,...
Art in Public Space with Mallory Rukshana Nezam
October 13, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week on First Coat we have Mallory Rukhsana Nezam. Mallory is a cross-sector culture-maker who loves cities and believes that we have the tools to make them more just and joyful. She specializes in public art, creative placemaking/keeping/knowing, organizational development, strategic planning, facilitation and the public domain. Through her cross-sector practice, Justice + Joy, she engages stakeholders across sectors to de-silo the way we run cities and build new models of creative, in...
Public Art and Equity with Amina Kache Cooper
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week on First Coat we have Amina Cooper. Amina is a curator, public arts consultant and public art policy strategist and founder of Amewa Fine Art. She has over a decade of experience working with fine art and public art collections for leading municipalities, museums and galleries in Washington, DC and Boston, MA. She currently manages over 3 million dollars in large scale public art projects as a public art consultant. She is also the inaugural Forecast Change Lab Research Fellow an...
Public Art and Equity with Amina Kache Cooper - Ep 19
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week on First Coat we have Amina Cooper. Amina is a curator, public arts consultant and public art policy strategist and founder of Amewa Fine Art. She has over a decade of experience working with fine art and public art collections for leading municipalities, museums and galleries in Washington, DC and Boston, MA. She currently manages over 3 million dollars in large scale public art projects as a public art consultant. She is also the inaugural Forecast Change Lab Research Fellow an...
Art in Retail Space & View Ocean Meets Sky Online
July 13, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MBThis week on First Coat I share an exhibition I have up at High Line Nine in Chelsea called Handmade Landscapes: Ocean Meets Sky. I also share four ways that retail shops can feature art in their spaces. This episode has visuals so please go to our YouTubeChannel to see what I'm talking about! Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/7/13/21/art-in-retail-space Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcast Follow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpod Follow First Coat on Facebo...
Isa Rodrigues on Textiles and The Ultimate Public Art
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week on First Coat we have Isa Rodrigues. Isa is a textile artist and educator from Portugal, currently based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the Co-Executive Director at Textile Arts Center and teaches weaving and surface design. Isa has created textiles for different public space settings and shares her perspective on weaving, dyeing, and the hand made. In this episode we talk about how she creates textiles for commission projects, how she plans out a weaving project, the ultimate pu...
Isa Rodrigues on Textiles and The Ultimate Public Art
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week on First Coat we have Isa Rodrigues. Isa is a textile artist and educator from Portugal, currently based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the Co-Executive Director at Textile Arts Center and teaches weaving and surface design. Isa has created textiles for different public space settings and shares her perspective on weaving, dyeing, and the hand made. In this episode we talk about how she creates textiles for commission projects, how she plans out a weaving project, the ultimate pu...
Alexandra Gonzalez on Public Space Design & Working with Artists
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis week on First Coat we have Alexandra Gonzalez. Alexandra is the President and Co-Founder of Hive Public Space, a Women-led urban design and placemaking start-up based in New York City. She is an architect, urban designer, entrepreneur and activist with experience working with private, public and non-profit sectors. She is committed to designing sustainable and resilient public spaces that are socially and culturally inclusive. In this episode we talk about starting our own businesses,...
Alexandra Gonzalez on Public Space Design & Working with Artists
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis week on First Coat we have Alexandra Gonzalez. Alexandra is the President and Co-Founder of Hive Public Space, a Women-led urban design and placemaking start-up based in New York City. She is an architect, urban designer, entrepreneur and activist with experience working with private, public and non-profit sectors. She is committed to designing sustainable and resilient public spaces that are socially and culturally inclusive. In this episode we talk about starting our own businesses,...
How to Find a Mural Artist
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.83 MBIn this episode I give tips on how to find the best mural artist for your project. There are three steps to finding the best mural artist for your project: Step 1: Write a creative brief. Step 2: Do a local and online search. Step 3: Reach out to your top choice artists. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2/16/21/how-to-find-a-mural-artist Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcast Follow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpod Follow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.fa...
How to Find a Mural Artist
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.83 MBIn this episode I give tips on how to find the best mural artist for your project. There are three steps to finding the best mural artist for your project: Step 1: Write a creative brief. Step 2: Do a local and online search. Step 3: Reach out to your top choice artists. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2/16/21/how-to-find-a-mural-artist Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcast Follow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpod Follow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.fa...
How Much Should You Pay An Artist?
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBI’m kicking off season two of the First Coat podcast! This season I’ll be sharing more about how I do what I do: curate and project manage site-specific artworks. This first episode is about how much you should pay an artist. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2/8/21/how-much-to-pay-artists Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)
How Much Should You Pay An Artist?
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBI’m kicking off season two of the First Coat podcast! This season I’ll be sharing more about how I do what I do: curate and project manage site-specific artworks. This first episode is about how much you should pay an artist. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2/8/21/how-much-to-pay-artists Support the show Find more episodes at https://distillcreative.com/firstcoat Instagram @distillcreative Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory.
Jordana Vasquez on Starting WOC/CS, Grassroots Public Art, and Being Curious
January 06, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week on First Coat we have Jordana Vasquez. Jordana and I met at a Placemaking conference a few years ago and we've stayed in touch ever since. Jordana studied architecture and has worked in design, art, community development, and sustainability. She recently co-founded the Women of Color Collective in Sustainability (WOC/CS), which facilitates strategic exchanges between Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) sustainability pioneers, climate justice organizers, and advocacy groups ...
Atentamente Una Fresa on Mural Development, Inspiration, and Creative Briefs
December 08, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBAtentamente Una Fresa is an artist based in Mexico City. We discuss the new normal for mural installations, how she started doing public art, how music affects her work, the benefits of art in public space, the benefits of doing art with community, and how and why she makes creative briefs for clients. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/12/8/atentamente-una-fresa-on-mural-development-inspiration-and-creative-briefs-ep-12 Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcast Follow ...
Stephanie Eche's Gift Guide for Artists & Podcasters
December 02, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBIt's me, Stephanie, your host of First Coat! This week I'm sharing my Gift Guide based on my experience as an artist, podcast creator, and creative business owner. I link to everything I I share in the show notes. Let me know what you're gifting this year -- email me at Stephanie(at)distillcreative.com. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/11/28/gift-guide-for-artists-and-podcasters Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcast Follow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpod ...
Massimo Mongiardo on Developing a Personal Style, Mural Designs for Clients, and Influences
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBMassimo Mongiardo is an artist based in Miami, Florida, but we met while he was working on a project here in NYC. He's done various murals across the country and launched an Etsy store selling his prints earlier this year. I spoke with Massimo about how to develop a personal style, his process for researching and developing mural designs for clients, how he makes money, and what's influencing him right now. Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/11/3/massimo-mongiardo-on-developing-a-...
Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann on Paper, Landscapes, and Building an Art Career - Ep 09
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBBased in Washington, DC, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann creates work in her studio and in public space. She has held various residencies and fellowships, including a Fulbright grant to Taiwan and Arts and Humanities grant in DC. She has exhibited at the Walters Art Museum, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Rawls Museum, US Consulate in Dubai, A.I.R. and many more galleries. I spoke with Katherine about how she started doing public art, the three most influential people for her, and what it’s like to be a mom...
Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann on Paper, Landscapes, and Building an Art Career
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBBased in Washington, DC, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann creates work in her studio and in public space. She has held various residencies and fellowships, including a Fulbright grant to Taiwan and Arts and Humanities grant in DC. She has exhibited at the Walters Art Museum, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Rawls Museum, US Consulate in Dubai, A.I.R. and many more galleries. I spoke with Katherine about how she started doing public art, the three most influential people for her, and what it’s like to be a mom...
Lym Moreno on style, pseudonyms, and wheat pasting
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBBorn in Venezuela, Lym currently lives and works in Vienna. Also known as Mosta, she creates works in public space where she constantly experiences different contexts and formats. She combines a diversity of media and techniques such as collage, drawing, paper assemblage among other print making techniques as wood cut and serigraphy. Lym also generates a space of interaction, exchange and understanding of the creative process through her activity as teacher. She runs courses and workshops fo...
Magda Love on Being an Artist, Staying Focused, and Being Prepared
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBBorn in Argentina, Magda Love has lived in New York City for more than a decade. Mostly know by her colorful street art and big public works. Magda is an artist originally from Argentina and has been in NYC for 15 years. Her work can be seen all over the world on the street and in art galleries. I spoke to Magda about her fine art practice, her public art practice, her tips for doing commissions, her mural process, doing community-based murals. We also talked about making money as an artist,...
Magda Love on Being an Artist, Staying Focused, and Being Prepared
October 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBBorn in Argentina, Magda Love has lived in New York City for more than a decade. Mostly know by her colorful street art and big public works. Magda is an artist originally from Argentina and has been in NYC for 15 years. Her work can be seen all over the world on the street and in art galleries. I spoke to Magda about her fine art practice, her public art practice, her tips for doing commissions, her mural process, doing community-based murals. We also talked about making money as an artist,...
Betsy Casañas on Her Process, Parachute Cloth, and Collaboration
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBBetsy Casañas is a Visual and Public Artist, an educator, a community activist and an organizer based in Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. She is the director of A Seed on Diamond Gallery (S.O.D.) and founder of Semilla Arts Initiative. I spoke with Betsy about how she does community-based public art projects, how she uses parachute cloth, and how she leads a creative life. You’ll learn about collaboration, large-scale mural projects, and what it’s really like to run an art studio and gallery. ...
Natasha May Platt on Meditation, Painting Flowers, and Pleasure
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBNatasha May Platt is a mural artist based in New York City. She’s painted murals all over the world, but I first met Natasha from one of her murals in the Lower East Side. I spoke with Natasha about meditation, her new approach to finding clients, and the importance of saying yes. You’ll learn how Natasha feels about contracts, how she’s diversifying her income stream, and how she rejuvenates her body. Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/9/22/natasha-may-platt-on-meditation-paintin...
Natasha May Platt on Meditation, Painting Flowers, and Pleasure - Ep 05
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBNatasha May Platt is a mural artist based in New York City. She’s painted murals all over the world, but I first met Natasha from one of her murals in the Lower East Side. I spoke with Natasha about meditation, her new approach to finding clients, and the importance of saying yes. You’ll learn how Natasha feels about contracts, how she’s diversifying her income stream, and how she rejuvenates her body. Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/9/22/natasha-may-platt-on-meditation-paintin...
Kilia Llano on Working with Community, Sketchbooks, and Following Your Own Voice
September 14, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBKilia Llano is an artist, illustrator, and teacher based in the Dominican Republic. Kilia has done many murals around the world and for various art festivals and mural residencies. I spoke with Kilia about how she finally started doing murals in the street, how her Taíno and African roots influence her artwork, and what it’s like being a mom and an artist. You’ll learn about her sketchbook practice, how she works with youth to create murals, and her advice to follow your own voice. Show Not...
Kilia Llano on Working with Community, Sketchbooks, and Following Your Own Voice Ep 04
September 14, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBKilia Llano is an artist, illustrator, and teacher based in the Dominican Republic. Kilia has done many murals around the world and for various art festivals and mural residencies. I spoke with Kilia about how she finally started doing murals in the street, how her Taíno and African roots influence her artwork, and what it’s like being a mom and an artist. You’ll learn about her sketchbook practice, how she works with youth to create murals, and her advice to follow your own voice. Show Not...
Sofía Maldonado-Suárez on Changing Art Styles, Commissions, and Isolation
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBSofía Maldonado-Suárez is an artist based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sofia has created various projects in New York, Puerto Rico, and around the world. I spoke with Sofia about her mural work, her studio practice, and how her art style has changed over time. You’ll learn about how Sofia does art commissions, her thoughts on community-based work, and what’s inspiring her right now. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/7/sofa-maldonado-surez-on-changing-art-styles-commissions-an...
Sofía Maldonado-Suárez on Changing Art Styles, Commissions, and Isolation Ep 03
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBSofía Maldonado-Suárez is an artist based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sofia has created various projects in New York, Puerto Rico, and around the world. I spoke with Sofia about her mural work, her studio practice, and how her art style has changed over time. You’ll learn about how Sofia does art commissions, her thoughts on community-based work, and what’s inspiring her right now. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/7/sofa-maldonado-surez-on-changing-art-styles-commissions-an...
Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya on Passion Projects, the Cold Email, and Landing a Solo Show - Ep 2
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBAmanda Phingbodhipakkiya is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She uses interactive installation, augmented reality, and bio design to create large-scale exhibitions that connect science and society. I spoke with Amanda about her recent exhibition, her advice for doing community-based art projects, and how she transitioned to being a full-time artist. Show notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/1/amanda-phingbodhipakkiya-on-passion-projects-the-cold-email-and-landing-a...
Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya on Passion Projects, the Cold Email, and Landing a Solo Show
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBAmanda Phingbodhipakkiya is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She uses interactive installation, augmented reality, and bio design to create large-scale exhibitions that connect science and society. I spoke with Amanda about her recent exhibition, her advice for doing community-based art projects, and how she transitioned to being a full-time artist. Show notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/1/amanda-phingbodhipakkiya-on-passion-projects-the-cold-email-and-landing-a...
Perri Rhoden on Being a Mural Artist, Making Money, and Self Care - Ep 1
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis week on First Coat we have artist Perri Rhoden. Perri is a Seattle native and has recently taken the leap to being a full time artist. I spoke with Perri about her work on a giant Black Lives Matter mural in Seattle, her transition to being a full time artist, and the importance of self care. You’ll learn about how Perri started painting murals, how she makes money, and what is giving her hope right now. We also talk about capitalism and the Black Lives Matter movement in relationship t...
Perri Rhoden on Being a Mural Artist, Making Money, and Self Care
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBThis week on First Coat we have artist Perri Rhoden. Perri is a Seattle native and has recently taken the leap to being a full time artist. I spoke with Perri about her work on a giant Black Lives Matter mural in Seattle, her transition to being a full time artist, and the importance of self care. You’ll learn about how Perri started painting murals, how she makes money, and what is giving her hope right now. We also talk about capitalism and the Black Lives Matter movement in relationship t...
Introducing First Coat
May 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBFirst Coat is a new podcast by Distill Creative about public realm art, how it’s made, and why it matters. On this podcast you’ll learn about murals, creative activations, and site-specific art projects that are in plazas, parks, and luxury apartment buildings. Your host, Stephanie Echeveste, interviews artists, real estate developers, and cultural producers involved in the creation of public realm and site-specific art projects. Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fi...