ArtMoves Podcast 17 – artist, curator, and gallery director Elise Gagliardi

ArtMoves Podcast 18 – curator Jessica Hong

The role of a curator is not static!  Meet Jessica Hong, the new chief curator at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and hear how her forward-minded ideas are expanding what it means to be a curator, going beyond the confines of the art institution.   Jessica highlights her deep love of working directly with artists, whom she considers the lifeblood, and she cultivates a sense of curators working as a “collective fabric”. And, in her eloquent way, she also considers how to move forward in the current political climate.

ArtMoves Podcast 17 – artist, curator, and gallery director Elise Gagliardi

Creative capacity can extend beyond the production of compelling art.  Case in point: Elise Gagliardi has found passion and talent in the worlds of art curation and gallery operations, and now she has expanded on this by becoming the director of the new ION Gallery in Kansas City. All while balancing her own art career and being the mother of 3 children! As an artist herself, she can more precisely hone in on the under-appreciated needs of fellow artists.  Stay tuned — she has some hopeful ideas about meeting these!

ArtMoves Podcast 16 – museum director Jessica May

Meet the new executive director of The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Jessica May. What a joy to find that she is a bright, creative, and down-to-earth leader who is poised to help the museum reach a fuller potential. Building on its already strong foundation, Jessica brings fresh eyes and inspiring ideas to her role at the Kemper, forging in a new direction. What does the future hold for this treasured institution of art? Her answers may both surprise and delight you.

ArtMoves Podcast 15 – artist Mikey Yates

The accidental artist… The road to Mikey Yates’ discovery of his own creative talent & passion is winding, but the art world is a better place for him having arrived. In this episode we hear about his muses, his artistic philosophy, and some timely support he has received along the way.  Plus, he provides great insight on the similarities between referencing other artists in visual art, and sampling other music when making new beats. Listen in…

ArtMoves Podcast 14 – artist Amir Fallah

First thoughts of internationally acclaimed artist Amir Fallah are of a talented creator who has “made it” in the art world.  But it seems like he really got his first big exhibition break right here in Kansas City?! In this ArtMoves podcast episode, Amir shares his sage thoughts ranging from impressions of the art scene in the Midwest, to fresh perspective on the roles of curators and gallerists, to advice that may help new artists avoid a common mistake. Plus, what are his next steps?