Latest African american art Podcast Episodes

Eric's Perspective feat. Charmaine Jefferson

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - August 19, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes
In this episode, Eric speaks with art and culture nonprofit consultant Charmaine Jefferson who talks about how her passion for the arts came about; from training in ballet and tap dance as a child and always having been surrounded by art — her uncle renowned artist John Riddle, her brother who i...

Eric's Perspective feat. Gustave Blache III

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - August 02, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Eric speaks with celebrated artist Gustave Blache III who talks about his journey as an artist; his education, working with gallerists and establishing his unique style of painting -- combining traditional painting methods of portraiture with journalism in a brand of art which h...

Eric's Perspective feat. CCH Pounder

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - July 22, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes
In this episode, Eric speaks with renowned actress, collector, activist and art patron CCH Pounder; who talks about her passion of the arts and opens up about the dilemma she once faced about as a young girl -- on whether to pursue acting or become a visual artist. Although she decided to pursue...

Eric's Perspective feat. Dr. Halima Taha

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - July 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Eric speaks with esteemed scholar and writer Dr. Halima Taha. She shares her experience of how she first came into contact with the arts, her experience as co-owner of the Onyx Art Gallery, the first gallery in Gramercy Park to sell abstract art by African American artists New Y...

Eric's Perspective feat. June Edmonds

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - November 26, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Eric sits down with the talented and celebrated June Edmonds who describes her journey of becoming an artist... from deciding to pursue art, majoring in art at college,  to furthering her studies under the mentorship of esteemed artists, to eventually developing her own unique s...

Eric's Perspective feat. Evelia Jones

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Eric sits down with the lovely Evelia Jones, direct descendant of Sally Hemings; intimate companion of Thomas Jefferson for nearly four decades with whom he had six children. They discuss her experience as a child growing up in the South, her exposure to art and performance as a...

Eric's Perspective feat. Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - October 29, 2020 01:00 - 59 minutes
In this episode, Eric sits down with his lovely wife Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks at their residence where they discuss her great love of African American art... how being of African descent lead her to study African American art to help her connect with her history and heritage and how art enriches her...

Eric's Perspective feat. Berlinda Fontenont-Jamerson

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - October 15, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Berlinda Fontenont-Jamerson (now former) President of the Museum of African American Art describes how she transitioned from a successful career in corporate America, to becoming a leading figure in sharing African American stories and uplifting communities through the power of ...

Eric's Perspective feat. George Evans

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - September 30, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, LA native George Evans describes his lifelong relationship with art; having being raised in an artistic home, to receiving mentorship from renowned African American artists and how his art has continued to evolve throughout the years. For more visit: www.ericsperspective.com G...

Eric's Perspective feat. Terry McMillan

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - September 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour
In this episode bestselling author Terry McMillan opens up about her early days as an up-and coming author to ultimately achieving great success.. what art means to her and how her relationship with art has evolved over the years.  For more visit: www.ericsperspective.com Guest Bio: Terry McMi...

Eric's Perspective feat. Paul Von Blum

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - September 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour
Eric sits down with professor and longtime civil rights activist Paul Von Blum, who describes his experiences during the civil rights movement and his involvement in helping to pave the way for the recognition of African American art and the establishment of African American studies.  For more ...

Eric's Perspective feat. Dr. Joy Simmons

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - August 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Eric sits down with art collector and patron of African American art; Dr. Joy Simmons who describes her journey of discovering art at a young age while in Medical school. They explore her passion for collecting and supporting African-American artists. Guest Bio: A radiologist a...

Eric's Perspective feat. Phoebe Beasley

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - August 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Eric sits down with renowned artist and longtime friend Phoebe Beasley, for an intimate conversation about her art and what drives her to create. They discuss her journey… from an aspiring young artist to gaining recognition as a celebrated American artist.    For more visit: ...

Eric's Perspective feat. Michael Massenburg

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art - July 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Eric sits down with artist and longtime friend Michael Massenburg, for an intimate conversation about what inspired him to become an artist. They discuss his experiences growing up in Los Angeles during the 1965 Watts Rebellion and significant moments that ended up informing his...