Angela 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-sponsor

Intentionally Designing Public Art with Nicole Mueller - Ep 28

Jun 6th, 2023 49m 48s

Nicole 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 flu

Weaving Together: Artist Panel with Kimberly Bush, Stephanie Eche, and Traci Johnson - Ep 27

Apr 18th, 2023 1h 30m

This 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 cre

Art Inventory, Art and Health, and Creative Career with Elysian Koglmeier - Ep 26

Mar 22nd, 2023 52m 31s

This 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 crea

Art Career, Large-Scale Artwork, and Motherhood with Marela Zacarías - Ep 25

Feb 7th, 2023 50m 6s

This 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 t

How to Budget for a Public Art Project

Jan 26th, 2022 10m 49s

Ever 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

Jen Hewett: Women of Color in Craft and Community

Jan 4th, 2022 57m 50s

This 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, an

How to Hire a Mural Artist

Nov 27th, 2021 7m 49s

In 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/11/2

Public Space Design with J. Manuel Mansylla

Oct 27th, 2021 38m 35s

This 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

Art in Public Space with Mallory Rukshana Nezam

Oct 13th, 2021 54m 16s

This 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/

Public Art and Equity with Amina Kache Cooper

Sep 13th, 2021 48m 7s

This 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 l

Art in Retail Space & View Ocean Meets Sky Online

Jul 13th, 2021 12m 23s

This 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

Isa Rodrigues on Textiles and The Ultimate Public Art

Jun 29th, 2021 44m 10s

This 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 cr

Alexandra Gonzalez on Public Space Design & Working with Artists

May 4th, 2021 45m 4s

This 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

How to Find a Mural Artist

Feb 16th, 2021 11m 21s

In 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

How Much Should You Pay An Artist?

Feb 8th, 2021 12m 51s

I’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:

Jordana Vasquez on Starting WOC/CS, Grassroots Public Art, and Being Curious

Jan 6th, 2021 52m 2s

This 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 sustaina

Atentamente Una Fresa on Mural Development, Inspiration, and Creative Briefs

Dec 8th, 2020 56m 38s

Atentamente 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 commun

Stephanie Eche's Gift Guide for Artists & Podcasters

Dec 2nd, 2020 11m 12s

It'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 giftin

Massimo Mongiardo on Developing a Personal Style, Mural Designs for Clients, and Influences

Nov 3rd, 2020 1h 5m

Massimo 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

Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann on Paper, Landscapes, and Building an Art Career

Oct 27th, 2020 1h 2m

Based 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 th

Lym Moreno on style, pseudonyms, and wheat pasting

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 15m

Born 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

Magda Love on Being an Artist, Staying Focused, and Being Prepared

Oct 6th, 2020 1h 6m

Born 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 al

Betsy Casañas on Her Process, Parachute Cloth, and Collaboration

Sep 29th, 2020 56m 41s

Betsy 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 wit

Natasha May Platt on Meditation, Painting Flowers, and Pleasure

Sep 21st, 2020 51m 39s

Natasha 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 clien