Latest Public art Podcast Episodes
Public Art and Equity with Amina Kache Cooper
First Coat - September 13, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutesThis 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 Wash...
Public Art and Equity with Amina Kache Cooper - Ep 19
First Coat - September 13, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutesThis 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 Wash...
The tables are turned as Talking Public Art Podcast Hosts and FrancisKnight Directors Louise & Laura talk about their own work with Writer Mark Hewitt
Talking Public Art - July 29, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with Writer Mark Hewitt about their own work as Public Art Consultants at FrancisKnight and: the challenge involved with keeping public art as a priority on large-scale projects the importance of bringing artists in at the beginning of a development u...
Responding to people and place through public art with Artist Maria Amidu
Talking Public Art - July 22, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Maria Amidu about: why she turned from craft-maker to working in the public realm the importance of rooting a project in the community the interplay between the initial brief and what you eventually decide to do Plus: looking out for W...
Responding to people and place through public art with Artist Maria Amidu
Talking Public Art - July 22, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Maria Amidu about: why she turned from craft-maker to working in the public realm the importance of rooting a project in the community the interplay between the initial brief and what you eventually decide to do Plus: looking out for W...
The value of outdoor space, the High Street and making distinctive places with Artist Chris Tipping and Landscape Architect Mark Fisk
Talking Public Art - July 15, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Chris Tipping and Landscape Architect Mark Fisk about the importance of: - not always having a plan and allowing processes to evolve - responding to local flavour and the feel and history of a place - the High Street and outdoor space - ma...
Art in Retail Space & View Ocean Meets Sky Online
First Coat - July 13, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutesThis 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! ...
The value of research, bringing an artist’s perspective and design team collaboration with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi
Talking Public Art - July 08, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi about: how being an outsider can add value to a development working around the challenges of budget limitations being environmentally conscious and our role as caretakers for the planet Plus: bee-keeping, fungi and wi...
The value of research, bringing an artist’s perspective and design team collaboration with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi
Talking Public Art - July 08, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with Artist Katayoun Dowlatshahi about: how being an outsider can add value to a development working around the challenges of budget limitations being environmentally conscious and our role as caretakers for the planet Plus: bee-keeping, fungi and wi...
Becoming an advocate for public art in urban design with Planning Director Kathy Putnam
Talking Public Art - July 01, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with planning director Kathy Putnam about: her journey from being a Conservation Officer in Liverpool and Hampshire to overseeing urban design in Medway working as a woman in a male-dominated sector why Anywheresville and mediocrity is no longer good...
Becoming an advocate for public art in urban design with Planning Director Kathy Putnam
Talking Public Art - July 01, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode Louise and Laura talk with planning director Kathy Putnam about: her journey from being a Conservation Officer in Liverpool and Hampshire to overseeing urban design in Medway working as a woman in a male-dominated sector why Anywheresville and mediocrity is no longer good...
Isa Rodrigues on Textiles and The Ultimate Public Art
First Coat - June 29, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesThis 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 ...
Isa Rodrigues on Textiles and The Ultimate Public Art
First Coat - June 29, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesThis 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 ...
FrancisKnight Public Art Consultancy announces its new podcast series!
Talking Public Art - June 28, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutesWhether you’re involved in planning, design or architecture, whether you’re an artist interested in public art or whether you’re just simply passionate about public spaces and the role art can have in making spaces better, this is the podcast series for you! Each podcast is a lively conversati...
FrancisKnight Public Art Consultancy announces its new podcast series!
Talking Public Art - June 28, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutesWhether you’re involved in planning, design or architecture, whether you’re an artist interested in public art or whether you’re just simply passionate about public spaces and the role art can have in making spaces better, this is the podcast series for you! Each podcast is a lively conversati...
Alexandra Gonzalez on Public Space Design & Working with Artists
First Coat - May 11, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutesThis 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, publ...
Alexandra Gonzalez on Public Space Design & Working with Artists
First Coat - May 11, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutesThis 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, publ...
Carlos Rodriguez
If These Walls Could Talk - March 02, 2021 20:07 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCarlos unpacks how despite it being a hard year, confronting financial fears and the racism he has experienced, last year was his most successful year yet. Carlos encourages artists to walk towards their fear, no matter how they might feel. How to take responsibility for our welfare, not be depe...
How to Find a Mural Artist
First Coat - February 16, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutesIn 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:/...
How to Find a Mural Artist
First Coat - February 16, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutesIn 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:/...
How Much Should You Pay An Artist?
First Coat - February 08, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutesI’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-...
How Much Should You Pay An Artist?
First Coat - February 08, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutesI’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-...
Who gets picked? And other controversial opinions...
If These Walls Could Talk - February 04, 2021 21:55 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis passage that I meant for the book was accidentally left on the cutting room floor: Who gets picked Deciphering which artists are chosen, which creative voices and perspectives are shared in a community is too frequently the result of an imperfect selection process. For example, street ar...
Mural Joe: YouTube's Favorite Mural Art Teacher
If These Walls Could Talk - January 27, 2021 14:24 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYou can find Mural Joe here: Homepage: www.muraljoe.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/muraljoe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muraljoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muraljoe/
The Untapped Potential of School Murals
If These Walls Could Talk - January 20, 2021 23:57 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBack with a whole new season of fun, in this episode Morgan unpacks Chapter 5 from her new book, The Mural Artists Handbook, on why school murals hold so much potential as venues for creative mural art. She explains why she is so enthusiastic about school murals that she dedicated a whole chapter...
Jordana Vasquez on Starting WOC/CS, Grassroots Public Art, and Being Curious
First Coat - January 06, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutesThis 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 C...
Atentamente Una Fresa on Mural Development, Inspiration, and Creative Briefs
First Coat - December 08, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutesAtentamente 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 c...
Stephanie Eche's Gift Guide for Artists & Podcasters
First Coat - December 02, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutesIt'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)distillcreat...
Massimo Mongiardo on Developing a Personal Style, Mural Designs for Clients, and Influences
First Coat - November 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourMassimo 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 f...
Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann on Paper, Landscapes, and Building an Art Career
First Coat - October 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourBased 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...