First Coat

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-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 I discuss the collaborative process of planning public art and upcoming projects in Arlington. We talk about everything from how an artist can pitch themselves to create public art, how a county can make art accessible for everyone, and new projects that Angela is excited about. Support the showFind more episodes at https://distillcreative.com/firstcoat Instagram @distillcreative Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory.

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 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. Nicole gives us insights on working with different sectors to create unique public art, maintaining her artistic motivation after the pandemic, and how creating public art differs from her studio art. Listen to hear all about her experience and her latest creative projects.Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/6/23/intentionally-designing-public-art-with-nicole-mueller-ep-2806Support the showFind more episodes at https://distillcreative.com/firstcoat Instagram @distillcreative Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory.

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 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. Textiles are soft and inviting and can be used to represent a safe space for people to process their grief and their healing. During this panel, Kimberly, Tracy, and I discuss our motivations for our work and how we hope our art benefits the communities around us. I really enjoyed our discussion around craft and fine art, how we can support living artists, and how our work exists in a post-capitalist world. I also really like how you can hear children playing outside at J.J. Byrne Playground in the background.This artist panel took place at the Old Stone House in Brooklyn, NYC on February 12th, 2023, and was recorded on-site with my iPhone. Please forgive the audio discrepancies. Panelist | Kimberly Bush, Mixed Media Artist and TherapistKimberly Bush is based in Brooklyn, New York, and has over 30 years of experience. Her practice of weaving fibers, mending torn and frayed edges, and sewing fabric patches and pieces together, figuratively and literally, demonstrates the interconnectedness among humans. Kimberly Bush's WebsiteInstagram: @kimberlybrooklynPanelist | Traci Johnson, Textile Designer and Sculpturist Traci Johnson (they/them) is an artist and fashion model who presents bold, colorful abstract sculptural creations that bring a sense of euphoria and vibrant energy to the exhibit. The works embody the texture, softness and comfort of textiles while promoting healing, self-acceptance, and self-love; they truly create a safe space for all. Traci Johnson's WebsiteInstagrams: @kailuaa @rugsbykailuaaPanelist | Stephanie Eche, ArtistStephanie Eche (she/her) uses found materials and natural fibers to create sculptures that investigate cultural identity, time, and memory. Her processes are intentionally labor and time-intensive, allowing her to reflect on the erasure of indigenous cultures as a result of colonization and capitalism, including the assimilation of her Chicana family. stephanieeche.comIG: @stephanie_echeModerator | Grace R. Freedman, CuratorGrace R. Freedman, PhD (she/her) is a founder of Why Not Art which celebrates the vitality of the Brooklyn arts community by presenting interdisciplinary art shows in alternative spaces to reach expanded and diverse audiences.whynotart.comIG: @whynotartnycSupport the showFind more episodes at https://distillcreative.com/firstcoat Instagram @distillcreative Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory.

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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 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're interested in large-scale public artwork, evolving your studio practice, or living in two places, this episode is for you.  Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2/7/23/art-career-large-scale-artwork-and-motherhood-with-marela-zacariasSupport the showFind more episodes at https://distillcreative.com/firstcoat Instagram @distillcreative Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory.

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-to-budget-for-a-public-art-projectFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative's services for businesses. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you'll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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, 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-craftFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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/11/29/21/how-to-hire-a-mural-artistJoin 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/dm3B1HFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative's art consulting services. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you'll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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, Park Slope, Hudson Yards, and East New York; the design of Downtown Brooklyn's popular holiday lights display; and design of the outdoor spaces for the Dumbo Heights development in the Brooklyn Tech Triangle. He's also a co-founder of Oonee, a smart, modular, customizable pod that provides secure parking for scooters and bicycles as well as public space amenities. Oonee is currently raising money on Republic - if you're interested you can find the link in the show notes. In this episode we talk about how we can co-create more vibrant public spaces, the impact of COVID-19 on public spaces, and how to transform short-term public space experiments into long term policies so we can all have better public spaces. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/10/27/21/public-space-design-with-j-manuel-mansylla-ep-21Join 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/dm3B1HFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative's art consulting services. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you'll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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/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, interdisciplinary collaboration. In this episode we talk about using play and absurdity to create connections in public space, embedding artists into the process of city making, and how to use art and culture as a tool for transportation justice and equitable development. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/10/13/21/art-in-public-space-with-mallory-rukshana-nezam-ep-20Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative's art consulting services. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you'll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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 and initiated a broad survey of black public art. She created and runs the Instagram account @Blackmonuments.In this episode we talk about how to create more equity in the public art space and learn from Amina's experience leading large-scale public art projects. Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/09/13/21/public-art-and-equity-with-amina-kache-cooper-ep-19Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative's art consulting services. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you'll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 our  YouTubeChannel to see what I'm talking about!  Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/7/13/21/art-in-retail-spaceFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative's services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you'll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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 public art, and what's inspiring her right now. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/6/25/21/isa-rodrigues-on-textiles-and-the-ultimate-public-art-ep-17Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative's services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you'll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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, public space design, the bathrooms at Bryan Park, and how Hive Public Space works with artists for art in public space projects. Show Notes:  http://distillcreative.com/blog/5/22/21/alexandra-gonzalez-on-public-space-design-working-with-artistsFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 your top choice artists. Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2/16/21/how-to-find-a-mural-artistFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projectsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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://distillcreative.com/blog/2/8/21/how-much-to-pay-artistsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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 to fight inequity and address climate change. On this episode we talk about how she and her co-founder started WOC/CS, her experience leading a grassroots public art project, her project Urbanonsite, and what it's like to be the only woman of color in the room. We brainstorm business development, for both Distill Creative and WOC/CS and how we're creating our directories. Jordana also shares how to use a personal project to connect with change-makers and artists around the world, thoughts on the role of public art, how to collaborate with sustainability organizations, and tips for career development. Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/1/5/jordana-vasquez-on-starting-woc/cs-grassroots-public-art-and-being-curious-ep-13Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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-12Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 gifting this year -- email me at Stephanie(at)distillcreative.com.Show Notes: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/11/28/gift-guide-for-artists-and-podcastersFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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-personal-style-mural-designs-for-clients-andinfluences-ep-10Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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 and an artist. Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/10/26/katherine-tzu-lan-mann-on-paper-landscapes-and-building-an-art-career-ep-09Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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, 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 for children and adults. I spoke with Lym about moving for love, pseudonyms, wheat pasting, and how she started doing work in public space.Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/10/12/lym-moreno-on-style-pseudonyms-and-wheat-pasting-ep-08Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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, staying focused, and being Latina and what that means right now. Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/10/6/magda-love-on-being-an-artist-staying-focused-and-being-prepared-ep-7Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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.Show Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/29/betsy-casanas-on-her-process-parachute-cloth-and-collaboration-ep-6Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

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 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-painting-flowers-and-pleasure-ep-05Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

Kilia 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 Notes: http://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/14/kilia-llano-on-working-with-community-sketchbooks-and-following-your-own-voice-ep-04Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

Sofía 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-and-isolation-ep-03Follow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

Amanda 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-solo-showFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers.Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

This 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 to art, social media, and a whole lot more.Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/firstcoatCheck out the show notes here: http://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/9/1/perri-rhoden-on-being-a-mural-artist-making-money-and-self-careFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelLearn more about Distill Creative’s services for real estate developers. Are you an artist? Sign up for our Distill Directory and you’ll be considered for art commissions and future projects.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)

First 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/firstcoatCheck out the show notes here: https://distillcreative.com/blog/2020/8/1/introducing-first-coat-a-podcast-about-public-realm-artFollow First Coat on Instagram: @firstcoatpodcastFollow First Coat on Twitter: @firstcoatpodFollow First Coat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstCoatPodcastSubscribe to our YouTubeChannelSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstcoat)