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The Art CareerJeffrey Seller - Producing Broadway History: From Rent to Hamilton (and the Memoir Behind It)In this landmark episode, Emily sits down with one of the most influential figures in modern theater—Jeffrey Seller, the Broadway producer behind Rent, Hamilton, Avenue Q, and In the Heights.Recorded in Jeffrey’s own home, this intimate and revealing conversation explores:His early creative influences and the making of RentWhat it takes to recognize and develop groundbreaking workThe emotional and financial risks behind HamiltonHis revolutionary $20 ticket lottery and commitment to accessibilityHow he balances artistic vision with the demands of productionAdvice f...2025-05-0857 min

The Art CareerMelissa Auf der Maur: Rock Icon and Cultural VisionaryIn this episode of The Art Career, Emily sits down with the incomparable Melissa Auf der Maur — musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and co-founder of the multidisciplinary arts center Basilica Hudson.Known for her role as the bass player in iconic 1990s rock bands Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa’s journey spans far beyond the stage. From self-producing solo albums to launching a nationally recognized cultural venue in Hudson, NY, Melissa has spent the past two decades creating space — literally and metaphorically — for artists to gather, experiment, and thrive.This conversation covers the full spectrum of her creative...2025-04-101h 24

The Art CareerJemima Kirke: Movies, Sex and Bukowski (Redux)In this candid and richly layered episode, Emily sits down with artist and actress Jemima Kirke for a conversation that unfolds with wit, depth, and honesty. Best known for her role as Jessa in HBO’s Girls, Jemima is also a RISD-trained painter whose work explores vulnerability, womanhood, and identity through a deeply personal lens.Jemima opens up about the nuances of balancing visibility in the film world with the more private act of painting, the impact of motherhood on her creative process, and why she remains uninterested in pleasing anyone but herself when it comes to ma...2025-03-271h 14

The Art CareerIntroducing Cultural Icons—A New Standard in Cultural JournalismCultural Icons is here. A new editorial series by Emily McElwreath, spotlighting the spaces, brands, and experiences shaping today’s creative landscape.As a curator, art advisor, and cultural journalist, Emily has spent years immersed in the art world, uncovering the people and places that truly move culture forward. Now, she’s bringing that insight to Cultural Icons—a definitive selection of the most inspiring destinations, institutions, and brands that understand the intersection of art, design, and experience.In this episode, Emily introduces the vision behind Cultural Icons, how it expands upon The Art Career Podcas...2025-03-1304 min

The Art CareerMary Sabbatino: Galerie Lelong & Co., Championing Artists, & A Surprise Visit from Yoko OnoIn this episode of The Art Career, Emily travels to Galerie Lelong & Co in Chelsea to sit down with gallerist Mary Sabbatino. Mary Sabbatino is Vice President and Partner of Galerie Lelong & Co., New York. She was appointed director of the New York location of Galerie Lelong & Co. in 1991 and became a gallery partner in 2007. In 2021, she was awarded the prestigious Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) from the Government of France. Championing a diverse roster of contemporary artists from throughout the world, th...2025-03-061h 07

The Art CareerArt21 x The Art Career: Behind the Lens - Ian ForsterWelcome to episode 2 of Art21 x The Art Career: Behind the Lens—a series dedicated to the curators and filmmakers who create the magic behind Art21’s iconic documentaries and publications. Art21 is the world’s leading source to learn directly from the artists of our time.In this episode, host Emily McElwreath sits down with Senior Producer for Art21, Ian Forster.As a producer and director, Ian Forster creates documentary content for Art21’s various digital and broadcast programs. Since joining the organization in 2009, he has worked on six seasons of Art in the Twenty-Firs...2025-02-2736 min

The Art CareerBrianna Capozzi's Lens: Lawless Fashion and GritOn season 7, Episode 3 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily sits down with fashion photograher and director Brianna Capozzi in her Brooklyn, NY apartment.First published in 2014, Brianna Capozzi has been working for over a decade to make distinctive images that have contributed to a movement of contemporary female-led fashion photography. Capozzi’s work places less emphasis on an ideal and instead uplifts the raw, fierce and playful that exists innately and uniquely in each subject. Her work demonstrates a fervent interest in the power, versatility, and inherent creative force of the female form.Advertising: Adidas, Agen...2025-02-201h 02

Art & CocktailsReclaiming Power and Ambition, Navigating the Art Market & Building Meaningful Connections with Emily McElwreathIn this powerful conversation, I sit down with Emily McElwreath—art advisor, independent curator, educator, and host of The Art Career Podcast. With nearly two decades of experience, Emily has worked with some of the most influential figures in the art world, from Andy Warhol to Alice Neel. She shares how artists can reclaim their power, normalize ambition, and take control of their careers. We also explore what collectors are looking for today, how to navigate the art market, and the evolving role of art advisors. Emily offers practical networking strategies for artists and industry leaders, insights on...2025-02-2042 min

The Art CareerKINLAW: Navigating Sound, Space, and Performance🎙️Season 7, Episode 2 of The Art Career Podcast – Emily McElwreath sits down with the incredible performance artistKinlaw in Chinatown, NYC.Kinlaw is an audio composer, choreographer, and sculptor whose work highlights processes that accommodate and respond to the changing frequencies (i.e., liveness) of space. Their practice includes producing albums and creating large-scale performance works.Kinlaw’s performance works have been featured in several museums and arts institutions, including MoMA, MoMA PS1, MOCA, The New Museum, Pioneer Works, and Mana Contemporary; and in arts venues throughout Europe. Kinlaw was a Pioneer Works Musician-in-Residence, as well as a memb...2025-02-131h 18

The Art CareerArt21 x The Art Career: Behind the Lens - Episode 1: Artists and the Unknown with Jurrell LewisWe’re launching Season 7 of The Art Career Podcast with a special collaboration, Art21 x The Art Career: Behind the Lens—a series dedicated to the curators and filmmakers who create the magic behind Art21’s iconic documentaries and publications. Art21 is the world’s leading source to learn directly from the artists of our time. In this season’s premiere, host Emily McElwreath sits down with curator Jurrell Lewis to explore Artists and the Unknown, a compelling new book from Art21 that delves into the mysteries, curiosities, and uncertainties that drive contemporary art. From the supernatural to...2025-02-0643 min

The Art CareerMolly Gochman: the Universal Act of CaregivingKnown for her large-scale, participatory installations, Molly Gochman speaks to Emily in this all new episode about caregiving, motherhood, artmaking, and monuments. This episode follows the recent release of her podcast, Monuments to Motherhood, alongside a series of new sculptural works of the same title which will be sited across New York City and the larger U.S early next year. Molly Gochman, an artist and activist deeply engaged in social practice, focuses on activating spaces for profound collective experiences. Her practice encompasses a diverse range of mediums including photography, sound, installation, and sculpture. Through these mediums, sh...2024-12-1950 min

The Artist Advisory HotlineNavigating the Art World with Emily McElwreath In this episode, Marina Granger speaks with Emily McElwreath, a powerhouse in the art world with over 18 years of experience as an adviser, independent curator, art educator, and host of The Art Career Podcast (listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-career/id1618996536) . She has worked on major exhibitions with artists such as Andy Warhol, Julian Schnabel, and Nate Lowman at The Brant Foundation. She has lectured at prestigious institutions such as The Whitney and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. We dive into: ✨ Emily McElwreath's inspiring career path and how she became one of the...2024-12-141h 17

The Art CareerDepartment of Homeless Services, NYC - Holiday Art Supply DriveThis holiday season, the team at The Art Career Podcast is collecting art supplies for children and adults served by the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS). While food and shelter are understandably the primary focus for the Department of Homeless Services, the team at The Art Career has been in direct conversation with them, and they’ve expressed a pressing need for art supplies. We will be delivering all donated supplies before the holidays, ensuring that your contributions reach the individuals and families who need them most. As we all know, art has the power to...2024-12-0605 min

The Art CareerFeminism and Body Freedom: Live at The Neuberger Museum of Art with Marilyn Minter and Jasmine WahiEmily McElwreath, Host of the Art Career Podcast, in conversation with Marilyn Minter and Jasmin Wahi at the Neuburger Museum at Purchase College. Now, more than ever, our work as artists, activists, and advocates is critical in challenging oppressive structures and ensuring our voices are heard. Please join me @neubergermuseum next Thursday, November 14th, at 7pm. I will be speaking with two of the greatest, @marilynminter and @browngirlcurator About the Yaseen Lectures on the Fine Arts: This lecture series, which began in 1974, was endowed by the late Leonard C. Yaseen and his wife Helen, former residents of Larchmont, New...2024-11-221h 10

The Art CareerAlannah Farrell: Portraiture, Psyche, and the Trans Experience in a Shifting WorldThe Art Career is honored to share a conversation with Alannah Farrell, recorded on November 8th, 2024, in their Chinatown apartment. Releasing this episode during Trans Awareness Week feels especially meaningful, but the importance of celebrating and uplifting trans voices extends to every day. Alannah’s perspective is a powerful reminder of the beauty, resilience, and talent within the community. Thank you, Alannah, for sharing so much with us. Farrell is a queer, trans non-binary painter who lives and works in Chinatown on the LES, New York City. Conversations around portraiture often focus on identity, gaze, style, and exp...2024-11-1459 min

The Art CareerInto the Shadows: The Dark Origins of Norwegian Black MetalJoin us for a spine-chilling dive into the dark, haunting world of Norwegian black metal. In this Halloween special, we explore the shadowy history and intense controversies surrounding this extreme music genre that rose from Norway’s icy landscapes. From its eerie beginnings to its violent, scandal-filled lore, we’ll unravel the chilling events and cultural influences that gave birth to black metal. Featuring insights from the documentary Until the Light Takes Us, we uncover the movement’s roots in rebellion, darkness, and the supernatural, giving you a glimpse into one of music history’s most intense subcultures. Perfect for Hall...2024-11-0121 min

The Art CareerNick Doyle: A Conversation in a Friendly Neighborhood Kink BarOn an all new episode of The Art Career, Emily sits down with artist, Nick Doyle, in his Ridgewood studio where his recent installation, Human Resources, a friendly neighbourhood kink bar, is situated until it leaves for Paris. The two have a brave and intimate conversation about sexuality, shame, and, of course, art. Nick Doyle is keenly aware of the legacy of the American notion of Manifest Destiny. Known best for sculptural wall works made from collaged denim, Doyle infiltrates the vocabulary of Americana to examine greed, excess, and toxic masculinity. Doyle uses the road trip—a pi...2024-10-2457 min

The Art CareerMathew Tully Dugan: Caviar, Vampires, and WarholWith the Halloween season upon us, we're looking back to one of our favourite episodes recorded on a beautiful fall day in Chinatown with Mathew Tully Dugan. Before we sat down for our interview, artist Mathew Tully Dugan cooked the most delicious small plate for my editor Ben and myself; Thomas Keller’s potato pavé with whipped roasted bone marrow, salt cured egg yolk, hackleback caviar and wasabi microgreens. A most delicious way to launch Season 4! Matthew Tully Dugan (b. 1986) Rochester, NY born and NYC based multidisciplinary artist. Dugan's interests span celebrity, psychology, pop iconography, privacy, and fana...2024-10-181h 16

The Art CareerInside an Artist Residency: Ucross FoundationRecently, Emily was invited to spend 2 weeks of uninterrupted time to conceptualise a show that will open at UCROSS Art Gallery in June, 2025. In this episode we go behind the scenes with Emily on the beautiful UCROSS Foundation ranch in Wyoming. Located on a 20,000-acre ranch in the wide open spaces of northeastern Wyoming, Ucross is a magical setting for individual creative work, reflection, innovation, and dreaming. Annie Proulx’s The Shipping News, Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love, Adam Guettel’s The Light in the Piazza, Ricky Ian Gordon’s operatic adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath –...2024-10-1026 min

The Art CareerEileen Myles: New York, Meditation, and CigarettesThis week on The Art Career we are bringing back a crowd favorite: Eileen Myles. As Emily embarks on her UCROSS Foundation residency in Wyoming we have taken a week off to plan for our residency episode that will be live Thursday, Oct 10th. Being around so many talented writers and poets for these two weeks, it seems appropriate to bring Eileen Myles back for our many new listeners, in addition to anyone who hasn't listened to this episode. Eileen Myles (they/them) came to New York from Boston in 1974 to be a poet, subsequently novelist, public...2024-10-0349 min

The Art CareerLaurie Simmons: Artists Supporting ArtistsIn this special episode Emily sits down with Laurie Simmons on a Monday morning in Chinatown at, DEEP PHOTOS / IN THE BEGINNING, the artists' second solo show at 56 Henry. Laurie Simmons is an internationally recognized artist. Since the mid-70s, Simmons has staged scenes for her camera to create images with intensely psychological subtexts and nonlinear narratives. By the early 1980s Simmons was at the forefront of a new generation of artists, predominantly women, whose use of photography began a new dialogue in contemporary art. Her work is part of the permanent collections of...2024-09-261h 01

The Art CareerAll That Glitters: A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP, FRAUD, AND FINE ART By Orlando WhitfieldOn Episode 3, Season 6 of The Art Career, Emily sits down with Orlando Whitfield, author of All That Glitters: A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP, FRAUD, AND FINE ART Orlando Whitfield and Inigo Philbrick met in 2006 at London’s Goldsmiths University where they became best friends. By 2007 they had started I&O Fine Art. Orlando would eventually set up his own gallery and watch as Inigo quickly immersed himself in a world of private jets and multimillion-dollar deals for major clients. Inigo seemed brilliant, but underneath the extravagant façade, his complicated financial schemes were unraveling. With debt, lawsuits, and cou...2024-09-1952 min

The Art CareerSPRING/BREAK Art Fair 2024 - Behind the ScenesFor this special episode of The Art Career we travel behind the scenes of SPRING/BREAK Art Show to speak with co-directors Ambre Kelly, Andrew Gori, in addition to chatting with artists, Dani Klebes about her installation this year. SPRING/BREAK Art Show is an internationally recognized exhibition platform using underused, atypical, and historic New York City exhibition spaces to activate and challenge the traditional cultural landscape of the art market, typically but not exclusively during Armory Arts Week New York and Frieze Week LA. The 12th Edition of SPRING/BREAK Art Show New...2024-09-1329 min

The Art CareerBODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) - Jasmine Wahi and Rebecca JampolIn this very special episode to launch Season 6 of The Art Career, we sit down with founders of BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY), Jasmine Wahi and Rebecca Jampol. We share this episode with the public just a day after the kickoff in Times Square to their cross country tour, in an effort to advocate for Trans Rights, Liberation and Queer Joy, bringing resources and materials and culture to folks across the nation!! BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) is a cross-country exhibition tour inside a 27-foot Box Truck celebrating Reproductive Justice, Queer Liberation, and Trans Joy! We're bringing...2024-09-0545 min

The Art CareerA Reading for Our Listeners by Sarah PotterSarah Potter is a renowned psychic medium, known for her exceptional Tarot reading abilities and deep occult knowledge. Her spiritual guidance has positively impacted countless lives, spanning private individuals and corporate clients alike. Each session with Sarah offers a personalized blend of magical practices and empowering advice. For our season finale, Sarah is gifting a reading to our listeners. You will hear: 1. Tips for artists and listeners to incorporate magic into everyday lives. 2. A Tarot reading on how to move deeper into our creative practices, whatever they may be, exploring and expanding our...2024-07-1538 min

The Art CareerBradley Carbone : Balancing a High-Low AestheticFrom Complex, Adidas, to Sneeze magazine, Bradley Carbone is key in establishing and driving an authentic New York point of view - or what many may call, “streetwear media”. Bradley has his finger on the pulse of skateboarding, music, and the intersection of street art and fine art. He does this in a way that many people don’t talk about. It’s one thing to have creative vision, but it’s absolutely essential to have direction and organization for visibility and growth. It’s also another very rare thing to be as successful, equally kind as Bradley. In this episode...2024-06-2746 min

The Art CareerKimberli Gant: Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Brooklyn MuseumThis week on The Art Career Emily sits down in the empty galleries of, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection, with Kimberli Gant, Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art at the Brooklyn Museum. Kimberly Gant has curated numerous exhibitions and gallery reinstallations including the Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys, Spike Lee: Creative Sources (20023-2024), A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration (2003), and Black Orpheus: Jacob Lawrence & the Mbari Club (2022). Gant received her PhD in Art History from the University of Texas Austin (2017), and holds both a MA and BA in Art Hist...2024-06-201h 02

The Art CareerLiz Hopfan: Free Arts NYCEmily sits down with founder and director of Free Arts NYC, Liz Hopfan as she preapres for their anual auction. Free Arts NYC empowers youth from underserved communities through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed. "Since inception, Free Arts NYC has provided high-quality arts programming for youth in underserved communities, with 1:1 mentorship as a core pillar of our mission. Rooted in the heart of NYC’s vibrant creative community, we are propelled forward by a dynamic network of creatives who share our passion. Students join our programs throug...2024-06-1435 min

The Art CareerDominique Clayton: Being a Black Woman in the Art WorldOn Season 5, Episode 8 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily sits down with gallerist, Dominique Clayton. In this episode Dominique shares what it is to be a black woman in the art world. Dominique Clayton is an arts consultant, writer, gallerist born and raised in Los Angeles. Clayton is the founder and director of Dominique Gallery, a store front turned pop-up exhibition and online program which showcases and advises emerging artists with a focus on marginalized artists and artists raising families. In addition to the gallery, Dominique also serves on the curatorial and programming committee of Destination Crenshaw...2024-06-061h 08

The Art CareerLola Kirke: Grand Ol Opry, Body Image, and Being KindLola Kirke has played many roles as an actress (“Mozart in the Jungle,” “Gone Girl,” “Winning Time”), but as a musician her sights have always been set squarely on Country. After relocating from Los Angeles to Nashville in 2020, Kirke devoted herself to honing the craft she’d come to admire so deeply in artists like The Judds, The Pistol Annies, and Dolly Parton. Shortly thereafter, she released her critically acclaimed sophomore LP “Lady For Sale” on the much respected Third Man Records in 2022, and played sold out shows with the likes of Jenny Lewis, and Margo Price. This past February Lola made h...2024-05-301h 06

The Art CareerDr. Kymberly Pinder: Dean of the Yale School of ArtThe Art Career travelled to New Haven, CT, to sit down with Dr. Kymberly Pinder, Dean of The Yale School of Art. Dr. Kymberly Pinder (she/her) is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Dean of the Yale School of Art. An alumna of Yale’s History of Art program, Dr. Pinder is an internationally recognized scholar of race, representation, and public art. She is the author of Painting the Gospel: Black Public Art and Religion in Chicago and the editor of Race-ing Art History: Critical Readings in Race and Art History. Dr. Pinder is widely known for her deep...2024-05-241h 06

The Art CareerJordan Huelskamp: Head of Curatorial at ArtsyOn Season 5, Episode 3 of The Art Career, Emily sits down with head of curatorial at Artsy, Jordan Huelskamp, at the Artsy headquarters in downtown NYC. Jordan Huelskamp spearheads curation efforts at Artsy across the organization’s app and marketing channels. As Curatorial Lead, she reaches an audience of 5M+ users and followers, the largest online audience in commercial art. Her work illuminates data to tell compelling stories about the art market, with an aim to foreground overlooked artists. Huelskamp is also the Founder of Salon, a member-managed art fund. Her interests in merging art, hu...2024-05-091h 01

The Art CareerRobin F. Williams: Solo Institutional Exhibitions, Donut Club, and PuppiesOn Season 5, Episode 2, of The Art Career Podcast, Emily sits down with painter, Robin F. Williams, in their Greenpoint, Brooklyn studio. Known for her large-scale paintings of stylized, sentient, yet ambiguously generated female figures, Robin F. Williams (b. 1984) employs a variety of techniques, including oil, airbrush, poured paint, marbling, and staining of raw canvas to create deeply textured and complexly constructed paintings. Combining a masterful technical understanding with an innate sense of curiosity, Williams fuses practices from social media channels such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube with references to early modernism, pop culture, advertising, and cinema, to cha...2024-05-021h 05

The Art CareerSienna Fekete: Curator, Educator, QueenWelcome to Season 5 of The Art Career where we sit down with Sienna Fekete at The Lower East Side Girls Club. Sienna Fekete is a Curator and Educator based in New York City with a background in radio, podcasting, and music. She is currently the Senior Arts Manager at The Lower Eastside Girls Club. Additionally, she is the curator of The Community Cookbook project volumes 1-3, was the 2021–2022 Curatorial Fellow at The Kitchen, was the host of the Points of View podcast via Cultured Magazine, and and was a Co-founder of Chroma, a cultural agency and creative studio centering on th...2024-04-2651 min

The Art CareerBianca Bosker: Get the PictureOn this special episode of The Art Career, Emily sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Bianca Bosker, who discusses her latest book, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. Bianca Bosker is the New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork and, most recently, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. A contributing writer at The Atlantic, she has also written for publications such as The New Yorker, The N...2024-03-051h 10

The Art CareerRitual for Inspiration: A Gift for our ListenersFor our season finale, Sarah Potter has created a ritual for inspiration for our listeners. Take the time, gather the elements, and place this in your creative space. Watch what happens. Elements (Instruction in episode): -Any jar -Orange ribbon -Orange candle -Lavender for clarity -Peppermint for Motivation -Dried orange peel for success -Dried rode petals to recieve this inspiration -Cinnamon for protection and speed -Dried basil for luck -Chamomile for optimism -Lemon...2024-02-0123 min

The Art CareerSarah Potter - Celebrity Psychic Medium, Tarot Reader, and Professional WitchWelcome to our two part mini series season finale with celebrity psychic medium, tarot reader, and professional witch, Sarah Potter. This week Sarah will tell us all about what being a professional witch entails and doesn't shy away from having the conversation about skeptics. Sarah will share an intimate Tarot reading with our listeners and next week a very special ritual for inspiration she created just for The Art Career! Sarah Potter is a celebrity psychic medium, Tarot reader, and professional witch based in NYC. Her spiritual guidance has been sought after by thousands...2024-01-2540 min

The Art CareerTHE ART OF COLLECTINGIf you are an art collector, or aspire to be one, you might feel overwhelmed by the complexity and diversity of the art market. How do you find the best artworks for your taste, budget, and goals? How do you avoid overpaying and missing out on opportunities? How do you support living artists and contribute to the cultural conversation? In this episode we will answer these questions and dive into the responsibility of our society to SUPPORT LIVING ARTISTS. McElwreath Art Advisory is a full-service firm that provides guidance and assistance to art collectors through a...2024-01-1830 min

The Art CareerLive at The New York Studio School: Alla Broeksmit and Stella HayesLive at The New York Studio school with Ukrainian born artist, Alla Broeksmit, and sister and poet, Stella Hayes. “The New York Studio School was founded in 1964 by Mercedes Matter, in collaboration with a group of students and faculty, during a time of cultural ferment. To this day, it is bound by a sense of mission, one that has often stood in counterpoint to the prevailing tastes of the art world. During the heyday of Pop, conceptual art, and minimalism, the School emphasized drawing, working from life, and a sustained studio practice. To delve into the history, ho...2024-01-1129 min

The Art CareerJane South: Pratt Institute, Time Alone, and Owning Your Decisions as an ArtistOn Season 4, Episode 9 of The Art Career, Emily sits down with Jane South in her Brooklyn loft overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge. Born in Manchester, UK, Jane South worked in experimental theater before moving to the United States in 1989. Solo exhibitions include Halfway Off (2023) and Switch Back (2020) at Spencer Brownstone Gallery, Floor/Ceiling (2013) at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, CT; Box (2011), Knoxville Museum of Art, TN. Recent group exhibitions include Come A Little Closer (2023), DC Moore Gallery, New York; Augurhythms (2022) Hesse Flatow, New York; Maquette (2022); No Show Space, London, UK; Dance with Me (2019); Zürcher...2024-01-041h 05

The Art CareerMarina Granger: Answers and Guidance for Emerging ArtistsMarina Press Granger worked in the NYC Art World for years, mostly as a gallery director and hated seeing artists get the runaround. Working in galleries during the time that social media became a thing, she realized that the internet was causing a massive shift in the art world. Suddenly artists had so much more power in curating their online presence which allowed them to get in front of anyone and everyone without traditional gatekeepers. So, in 2018 she started THE ARTIST ADVISORY, a company that guides visual artists on how to progress in their careers and get their work OUT...2023-12-2849 min

The Art Career[REDUX] Cheryl Strayed: Put Yourself in the Way of BeautyThis week we take a look back on the Season 2 Finale of The Art Career where Emily McElwreath interviews acclaimed author Cheryl Strayed. Cheryl Strayed is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and was made into an Oscar-nominated major motion picture. Her bestselling book Tiny Beautiful Things is currently being adapted for a Hulu television show that will be released in early 2023. In 2016, Tiny Beautiful Things was adapted as a play that has been staged in theaters around the world. Stray...2023-12-2756 min

The Art Career[REDUX] Meg Lionel Murphy: Painting After PTSD From Domestic ViolenceMeg Lionel Murphy: Painting After PTSD From Domestic Violence *Content warning - Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse* Meg Lionel Murphy paints a dreamworld where suffering transforms femme bodies into a monstrous size, so that their pain must be seen, felt, and acknowledged. Murphy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, with three majors: Art, Art History, and English Literature. Additionally, Meg studied classical oil painting in Florence, Italy. After graduation, Meg worked as a children’s illustrator, co-founded the literary and art magazine, Paper Darts, and co-directed the arts and social...2023-12-141h 12

The Art CareerJemima Kirke: Movies, Sex, and BukowskiOn Season 4, Episode 8 of The Art Career, Emily sits down with Jemima Kirke and her two cats in her Brooklyn home. The actress, painter, writer, and lover of movies shares insights about performance, vulnerability, love, and much more in this candid interview. Jemima Kirke is a British-American artist, actress and director. She gained international acclaim through her role as Jessa Johansson in the 2012 HBO series Girls. She made her film debut in the 2005 indie short Smile for the Camera and her feature-length debut in Tiny Furniture, as a favour for her childhood friend Lena Dunham. ...2023-12-071h 14

The Art CareerJenna Gribbon: Lesbian Visibility, Musedom, and DickinsonOn Season 4, Episode 7, Emily sits down with artist Jenna Gribbon, in her studio in Brooklyn, NY. Brooklyn-based painter Jenna Gribbon’s figurative canvases present tender, uncanny scenes of everyday life while challenging the art historical conventions of the gaze. Gribbon reckons with the patrilineage of her medium, upending the tropes—such as the artist-muse relationship—and the established approaches that she inherited. She reconceives the act of looking as a reciprocal one, marked by empathy and mutual gratification. Utilizing the alla prima technique with a precise and animated hand, she offers unguarded glimpses into her life with her wif...2023-11-301h 09

The Art Career[REDUX]: Mickalene ThomasLet's travel back to season 2 and listen to a powerful conversation with Mickalene Thomas. In Episode 1, Season 2 of The Art Career we welcome artist Mickalene Thomas. In preparation for her solo exhibition at Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, we discuss the power of art, reincarnation, and how black erotica fills the void of aspirational love. The Art Career Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, and Google. Link in bio. Mickalene Thomas was born and raised in New Jersey and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. One of the most influential artists today, her innovative pr...2023-11-2755 min

The Art CareerNatalie Baxter: Suffragettes, Guns, and QuiltsOn Season 4, Episode 5, Emily sits down with artist Natalie Baxter in her studio in Upstate NY. Natalie Baxter (b. 1985, Lexington, KY) received her MFA from the University of Kentucky in 2012 and a BA in Fine Art from the University of the South in Sewanee, TN in 2007. Her work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, universities, and fairs internationally with recent shows at Denny Dimin Gallery in both New York and Hong Kong, The New York Historical Society, The Torrance Art Museum, and Supermarket Art Fair in Stockholm. She has been an artist in residency at the Wassaic P...2023-11-1654 min

The Art CareerChristine Kuan: Improving the Lives of ArtistsChristine Kuan is the President and Creative Director of Creative Capital. Before joining Creative Capital, Christine Kuan was CEO and Director of Sotheby’s Institute of Art, where she oversaw the Master’s Degree programs in Art Business, Contemporary Art, and Fine & Decorative Art & Design, as well as the Online, Summer, and Pre-College programs. In this role, she established new programs and partnerships with Tsinghua University in Beijing, Ewha University in Seoul, Centro University in Mexico City, and ESCP Business School in Paris. Kuan also launched a new scholarship program in partnership with Spelman College at the Atla...2023-11-0950 min

The Art CareerRoberta Smith: The One and OnlyOn Season 4, Episode 3, Emily McElwreath sits down with Roberta Smith in her Greenwich Village home. It was a memorable fall afternoon and an episode you won't want to miss. Roberta Smith is co-chief art critic for the New York Times. She was born in New York City, raised in Lawrence, Kansas, and earned a B.A. from Grinnell College in 1969. An alumna of the Whitney Museum Independent Study Program, she worked at the Museum of Modern Art and the Paula Cooper Gallery before becoming a professional art critic in the 1970s, contributing to Artforum and serving as a...2023-11-0249 min

The Art CareerDamien Davis: Artists as Center of EcosystemOn Season 4, Episode 2, Emily speaks with artist Damien Davis for a candid conversation about the importance of understanding that the ARTIST is at the center of the ecosystem, not the other way around. Damien Davis is a Brooklyn-based artist, born in Crowley, Louisiana and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. His practice explores historical representations of blackness by seeking to unpack the visual language of various cultures and question how these societies code/decode representations of race through craft, design and digital modes of production. His work has appeared at The Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art, as well as ME...2023-10-2659 min

The Art CareerMatthew Tully Dugan: Caviar, Vampires, and WarholWelcome to season 4 of the Art Career. We start the season on a beautiful fall day in a kitchen in NYC’s Chinatown. Before we sit down for our interview, artist Mathew Tully Dugan cooks the most delicious small plate for my editor Ben and myself; Thomas Keller’s potato pavé with whipped roasted bone marrow, salt cured egg yolk, hackleback caviar and wasabi microgreens. A most delicious way to launch Season 4! Matthew Tully Dugan (b. 1986) Rochester, NY born and NYC based multidisciplinary artist. Dugan's interests span celebrity, psychology, pop iconography, privacy, and fanaticism. Dugan often employs promot...2023-10-191h 15

The Best Advice Show"Art is Anything You Can Get Away With" with Emily McElwreath (and Andy Warhol)Emily McElwreath is equipped with over seventeen years of experience as an adviser, independent curator and art educator; she also boasts a background in sales. Thanks to her time as Director of Communications and Education at the Brant Foundation Art Study Center, Emily demonstrates the unique ability to understand the art world from both the point of view of the artist and the audience. This skill is continually perfected through extensive involvement in art education: throughout her career, Emily has organized multiple programs, lectures, and panels, featuring distinguished artists, on university campuses and leading NYC venues, in addition to...2023-07-2706 min

The Art CareerTrue Crime Gallery: The Theft of the Mona Lisa with Dr. Noah CharneyWelcome to the "True Crime Gallery: The Dark Side of Art", the Season 3 mini series finale of The Art Career Podcast, where we are going to uncover the dark and twisted tales where art and crime intersect. In this 3 part series, we bring you bone-chilling stories that will leave you captivated. We began the series with Dr. ⁠Noah Charney⁠ telling the tale of the cursed Ghent masterpiece. Next we explored the horrifying use of modern art as an instrument of torture, to a crime hidden behind one of the Louvre's prized masterpieces, and the disturbing artistic endeavors of a noto...2023-07-2035 min

The Art CareerTrue Crime Gallery: The Dark Side of ArtWelcome to the "True Crime Gallery: The Dark Side of Art", the season 3 mini series finale of The Art Career Podcast, where we are going to uncover the dark and twisted tales where art and crime intersect. In this 3 part series, we bring you bone-chilling stories that will leave you captivated. We began with Dr. Noah Charney telling the tale of the cursed Ghent masterpiece. This episode we will explore the horrifying use of modern art as an instrument of torture, to a crime hidden behind one of the Louvre's prized masterpieces, and the disturbing artistic endeavors of a...2023-07-1325 min

The Art CareerTrue Crime Gallery: The Cursed Ghent AltarpieceWelcome to the "True Crime Gallery: The Dark Side of Art", the Season 3 mini series finale of The Art Career Podcast, where we are going to uncover the dark and twisted tales where art and crime intersect. In this 3 part series, we bring you bone-chilling stories that will leave you captivated. We begin this week with Dr. Noah Charney telling the tale of the cursed Ghent masterpiece. Next week we explore the horrifying use of modern art as an instrument of torture, to a crime hidden behind one of the Louvre's prized masterpieces, and the disturbing artistic endeavors of...2023-07-0651 min

Podcast Bestie, the PodcastPodcast Like a Motherf*cker with Emily McElwreath (& Cheryl Strayed!)Hi Besties! Today’s guest is Emily McElwreath, host of The Art Career podcast, and Emily’s superpower is guest booking. Some of us feel like we need to work our way up to our dream guests, but not Emily. Starting season one of her podcast, she didn’t wait for permission to approach top-tier talent. She was hot out the gate with Laurie Simmons, Marilyn Minter, and other big names in the art world. She’s even managed to land Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz and one of my all-time favorite authors, Cheryl Strayed (which, to me, is like...2023-07-0323 min

The Art CareerCarroll Dunham: Husband, Father, PainterOn Season 3 episode 12 of The Art Career, Emily sits down with Carroll Dunham in his Connecticut home. Carroll Dunham lives and works in New York and Connecticut. His most recent solo exhibitions include National Museum, Oslo, 2023; Kunsthalle, Dusseldorf, and Sprengel Museum, Hannover, 2019–2020. His work has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions at international institutions including Museum Ludwig, Cologne; Millesgården, Stockholm; Drammens Museum, Drammen; a mid-career retrospective was held at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, in 2002. Dunham has also been included in notable group exhibitions including multiple Whitney Biennials and SITE Santa Fe; and...2023-06-2956 min

The Art CareerWelcome to The Art CareerThe Art Career Podcast is a space breaking barriers by letting you sit in on candid, straightforward conversations with leaders in visual arts, writing, music, theater and film. Join New York based advisor, curator, and overall artist advocate, Emily McElwreath, for authentic and inspirational conversations with icons of our generation like #1 New York Times best selling author Cheryl Strayed, senior art critic for New York magazine Jerry Saltz and world renowned artist Marilyn Minter. Emily dives deep into topics like self development, career trajectories, mental health, social justice and the artists that have changed our lives. Expand your journey...2023-06-2401 min

The Art Career[REDUX] Jasmine Wahi: Politeness is OverratedWe are bringing back Jasmine Wahi's episode from Season 2 Episode 6 of The Art Career Podcast! In this episode, Emily McElwreath interviews Jasmine Wahi. Wahi's multi-faceted curatorial and social practices predominantly focus on issues of femme empowerment, complicating binary structures within social discourses, and exploring multi-positional cultural identities through the lens of intersectional feminism. During the interview the two cover topics such as community, passion and equitability, and agree that politeness is, indeed, overrated. Jasmine Wahi is the Founder and Co-Director of Project for Empty Space, a nonprofit organization rooted in Newark, NJ, and soon to be...2023-06-2246 min

The Art CareerWill Shott: Dismantling TraditionOn Season 3 episode 11 of The Art Career, Emily McElwreath interviews Will Shott. When Houston-born jewelry designer Will Shott sought to revolutionize eternally classic design for this genderless fine jewelry brand, the unique result immediately graced the necks of fashion and music industry influencers alike including Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Luka Sabbat, Miley Cyrus, and collaborations with brands such as Gucci, Midnight studios, and many more. Shott’s WWW.WILLSHOTT label has attained unforeseen heights, with his recognizably glacial jewelry embellishing a number of runway shows as well as the most highly curated stores worldwide. Dismantling traditional notions of...2023-06-1552 min

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthThe Art of Entrepreneurship and Artistry with Emily McElwreathIn this episode of Work From Your Happy Place, host Belinda Ellsworth speaks with entrepreneur and art collector Emily McElwreath. Emily shares her expertise in building a successful art career, emphasizing that every artist should view themselves as a business owner. She also discusses the importance of networking, asking for help, and maintaining connections with people in the industry. Emily and Belinda also touch on self-care, the power of referrals, and the crucial role of social media in growing an artist's fan base. Tune in to gain valuable insights into growing and maintaining a successful art career!Key Moments: 2023-06-0941 min

The Art CareerChloe Wise: Coming to New York, Beauty, and ConsumptionIn preparation for her upcoming installation for this year's Parcours at Art Basel, Emily McElwreath interviews Chloe Wise. Chloe Wise’s practice spans diverse media, including painting, sculpture, video and installation. Foregrounding an interest in the history of portraiture, Wise examines the multiple channels that lead to the construction of a Self, paying particular attention to the interweaving of consumption and image making. With a wry sense of humour, she nods to canonical tableaux, like Manet’s Déjeuner Sur L’Herbe, exploring the shared projected desires built around food and the female body. Meticul...2023-06-0850 min

Hooked on Art PodcastUncover the secrets to networking to grow your art career with art advisor Emily McElwreathEmily McElwreath is an art advisor, curator and podcaster working in New York. Her formal education includes an MA from Purchase College in Art History with a Concentration in Contemporary Art Criticism and an Art Business Certification from Christie’s Education. Years ago she left the position of director of communications and education at the Brant […]2023-06-0241 min

The Art CareerEmily McElwreath: The Importance of Mental HealthThe format of this week’s episode will be different than previous weeks. In celebration of mental health awareness month, licensed social worker, Danny Hutnick, interviews Emily McElwreath about her mental health journey. As this is never a podcast that focuses on the journey Emily agreed to speak a little about hers. Emily McElwreath is equipped with over eighteen years of experience as an adviser, independent curator and art educator. Thanks to her time as Director of Communications and Education at the Brant Foundation Art Study Center, Emily demonstrates the unique ability to understand the art world fro...2023-05-3158 min

The Art CareerDr. Kate Tomas: Magic, Intuition, and PowerOn Season 3, Episode 8, Emily McElwreath interviews Dr. Kate Tomas. Dr. Kate Tomas is a spiritual teacher, mentor and advisor, with a doctoral degree in Theology from the University of Oxford, and over 23 years experience.Kate is also one of the most highly educated and sought after practitioners in the world, holding a Masters degree in the Philosophy of Religion, and a Doctoral Degree in Philosophical Theology from the University of Oxford.Tomas has a thriving international practice as an intuitive advisor, & a best selling book (Chakra Crystals, 2007, 2019). She holds private practices in London, and New...2023-05-251h 04

The Art CareerChé Morales: Gratitude, Chance Encounters, and PartnershipsOn Season 3, Episode 7, Emily McElwreath interviews Ché Morales. Ché Morales is an independent curator based in New York City who is passionate about presenting groundbreaking material in innovative and thought-provoking ways. With a keen eye for emerging talent, he has curated numerous exhibitions that showcase the diverse range of artists' abilities. Among his notable exhibitions are Dominique Fung’s "Wash Your Corners" at Ross + Kramer in New York, Bernadette Despujols's "The Vast Ocean in Which the Woman Swims” at Rachel Uffner Gallery in New York, Nadia Waheed's "I Climb, I Backtrack, I Float" and Asif Hoque’...2023-05-181h 00

The Art CareerMeg Lionel Murphy: Painting After PTSD From Domestic ViolenceMeg Lionel Murphy: Painting After PTSD From Domestic Violence *Content warning - Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse* Meg Lionel Murphy paints a dreamworld where suffering transforms femme bodies into a monstrous size, so that their pain must be seen, felt, and acknowledged. Murphy received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, with three majors: Art, Art History, and English Literature. Additionally, Meg studied classical oil painting in Florence, Italy. After graduation, Meg worked as a children’s illustrator, co-founded the literary and art magazine, Paper Darts, and co-directed the arts and social...2023-05-111h 11

The Art CareerJeremy Blocker: New York Theatre WorkshopOn Season 3, Episode 5 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Jeremy Blocker, director of New York Theatre Workshop. Jeremy Blocker began his tenure at New York Theatre Workshop in 2014 and has overseen more than thirty productions, stewarding the growth of NYTW’s annual operating budget and significantly increasing the Workshop’s reserve funds to secure the financial future of the organization. He also led the effort to create NYTW’s most recent strategic plan which has seen an expansion of the season to five productions, a 200% increase in artist compensation over the five year plan, the launch o...2023-05-0449 min

The Art CareerRebecca Jampol: Artist Advocacy, Newark, and Raising DaughtersOn Season 3, Episode 4 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Rebecca Jampol. Rebecca Pauline Jampol is the Co-Director of Project for Empty Space, a public art curator, and designer based in Newark, NJ. Her interdisciplinary creative practice focuses on cultivating impactful social dialogue and change. She explores social activism and empowerment through a range of methods that range from curating gallery exhibitions and publishing to public art programs.Ms. Jampol is a serial self-starter. In 2010, she launched her first major business Solo(s) Project House, which provided studios and exhibition space for local artists. This...2023-04-2745 min

The Art CareerDanny Báez - Second Phase in NYCOn Season 3, Episode 3 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Danny Báez. Danny Báez is a regular and normal guy based in New York City. He is the Co-Founder and Director of MECA International Art Fair in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Co-Founder and Board Member of the ARTNOIR Collective. He firmly believes in the power of building upon community and has organized various exhibitions in New York since 2010. Most recently, Danny Baez joined Kickstarter as Head of Arts where he will work closely with artists, collectives, arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions to bring...2023-04-2053 min

The Art CareerCaris Reid: Radical Shifts, Symbolism, and Coming OutOn Season 3, Episode 2, of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Los Angeles based artist Caris Reid. Reid's paintings are a symbolic world of blooming flowers, floating lips, and penetrating stares. Influenced by her interest in Tarot and Hypnosis, the paintings feel both familiar and mysterious, every detail is coded and ripe with meaning. Reid has shown her paintings in solo exhibitions at Over the Influence Gallery in Los Angeles, Denny Gallery in New York, Ochi Projects in Los Angeles as well as exhibiting in two person shows with Elise Ferguson at Monya Rowe Gallery, a...2023-04-1356 min

The Art CareerJerry Saltz: Live at NYUWelcome to Season 3, of the Art Career podcast. To launch our third season, we hosted a live interview between Emily McElwreath and famed art critic Jerry Saltz at New York University. Jerry Saltz is one of the most popular and influential culture writers working today.Since 2006, he has been senior art critic and columnist for New York magazine. Formerly the senior art critic for The Village Voice, he received the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2018 and was nominated for the award in 2001 and 2006. Saltz served as a visiting critic at the School of Visual Arts, Columbia University, Y...2023-04-0655 min

The Art CareerAn Invitation to Join our Community at The Art Career PodcastInvitation to The Art Career community to join the podcast's new subscription service. SUBSCRIBE HERE We love bringing you inspiration and advice from the top names in the creative industry. If you like what you've heard on Season 1 + Season 2, join our community and help support production of the show. In doing so you will unlock exclusive content and opportunities. But most importantly, you will allow us to continue to bring this free content to the public, especially young artists who need the support and inspiration The Art Career has brought to our community. ...2023-01-2606 min

The Art CareerCheryl Strayed: Put Yourself in the Way of BeautyOn the Season 2 Finale of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews acclaimed author Cheryl Strayed. Cheryl Strayed is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and was made into an Oscar-nominated major motion picture. Her bestselling book Tiny Beautiful Things is currently being adapted for a Hulu television show that will be released in early 2023. In 2016, Tiny Beautiful Things was adapted as a play that has been staged in theaters around the world. Strayed is also the author of the criticall...2022-12-2255 min

The Art CareerEllie Rines: Supporting Our ArtistsOn Season 2 Episode 10 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews gallerist and overall artist advocate, Ellie Rines. Emily and Ellie discuss the importance of authenticity in the art world in this special episode with one of downtown's most popular gallerists. Eleanor Rines is a New York City-based gallery owner committed to supporting and spotlighting the work of emerging contemporary artists. Rines opened her first gallery, 55 Gansevoort, in 2013 in New York City’s Meatpacking District. In 2015, she expanded and relocated the gallery to 56 Henry Street, and renamed the gallery accordingly. In 2022, Rines opened a second location, 105 Henry. ...2022-12-1538 min

The Art CareerShona McAndrew: Reverence and the Female BodyIn Season 2 Episode 9 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews artist Shona McAndrew. Together they take a deep dive into body acceptance, the female gaze and explore Shona's life and career. Shona McAndrew (b. 1990) was born in Paris and lives and works in Philadelphia. She holds an MFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design (2016) and a BA in Psychology and Painting from Brandeis University (2012). She had a solo sculptural installation at Art Omi inGhent, NY (2021), a solo show of life sculptures at Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at UAB, Birmingham, AL (2021), which tr...2022-12-0137 min

The Art CareerWho is Your Audience? Branding and Communications with Ellie HayworthOn Season 2, Episode 8 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath speaks with self made publicist Ellie Hayworth about all things branding and communications. Don't miss this episode with countless pieces of wisdom about organic growth and strategy. Ellie Hayworth is the founder of Hayworth, a strategic consultancy committed to promoting intrepid ideas at the intersection of art and design. The company was founded in the art of storytelling specializing foremost in communications, marketing, and public relations savvy. Through her company, Ellie has distinguished herself as an extended communications director, a storyteller, a curator, a project manager, and a...2022-11-1752 min

The Art CareerEmily McElwreath (Solo): Lifting Each Other UpS2|E7 Emily McElwreath (Solo) Emily shares a little about her life, the women that lift her up, and the inspiration behind @theartcareer Emily McElwreath is equipped with over seventeen years of experience as an adviser, independent curator and art educator; she also boasts a background in sales. Thanks to her time as Director of Communications and Education at the Brant Foundation Art Study Center, Emily demonstrates the unique ability to understand the art world from both the point of view of the artist and the audience. This skill is continually perfected through extensive involvement in...2022-11-1015 min

The Art CareerJasmine Wahi: Politeness is OverratedOn Season 2 Episode 6 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Jasmine Wahi. Wahi's multi-faceted curatorial and social practices predominantly focus on issues of femme empowerment, complicating binary structures within social discourses, and exploring multi-positional cultural identities through the lens of intersectional feminism. During the interview the two cover topics such as community, passion and equitability, and agree that politeness is, indeed, overrated. Jasmine Wahi is the Founder and Co-Director of Project for Empty Space, a nonprofit organization rooted in Newark, NJ, and soon to be in New York City. Her multi-faceted curatorial practice predominantly focuses on...2022-11-0347 min

The Art CareerEileen Myles: New York, Meditation, and CigarettesOn Season 2 Episode 5 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Eileen Myles prior to the release of Pathetic Literature, a global anthology of pieces from lesser-known classics by luminaries like Franz Kafka, Samuel Delany, and Gwendolyn Brooks to up-and-coming unpublished writers that examine pathos and feeling, giving a well-timed rehab to the word “pathetic”. During the interview the two discuss meditation, Marfa, cigarette smoking and the best city in the world, New York. The Art Career podcast is available on all podcast platforms. Eileen Myles (they/them) came to New York from Bost...2022-10-2747 min

The Art CareerTaha Clayton: Remembrance, Resilience and RepresentationOn Season 2, Episode 4, of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews artist Taha Clayton during his solo exhibition, The Cloth, curated by Will Hutnick at Troutbeck in Amenia, NY. The two explore what it means to be self-taught, maintaining dedication, and the importance of representation. The Art Career podcast is available on all podcast platforms. Taha Clayton is a Brooklyn-based painter, Houston, TX born and raised in Toronto, ON. Clayton's style and aesthetic is rooted in classical practices, while his narratives juxtapose historical and futurist allusions. He creates realistic renderings, many through portraiture, to celebrate...2022-10-2037 min

The Art CareerSimon de Pury: The Man of Constant CuriosityIn S2 | E3 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews Simon de Pury. Together they explore passion, curiosity and gratitude, ultimately discovering why it is that Simon truly is one of the leading figures in the art world. The Art Career Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, and Google. Link in bio. "My real engine and true motivation is my curiosity" -Simon de Pury Auctioneer, art dealer, curator, photographer and dj, Simon de Pury is one of the leading figures in the art world. Renowned for his legendary performance on the auction podium, which h...2022-10-1343 min

The Art CareerRoxanne Jackson: Beauty, Horror, and ConsciousnessIn Season 2, Episode 2 we welcome artist Roxanne Jackson, whose solo exhibition, Nature is a Whore: A Comedy & A Tragedy, is currently on view at The Hole, New York. During the interview, Jackson explores gratitude, the power of manifestation and being a part of nature. Roxanne Jackson is a ceramic artist and sculptor living in Brooklyn and upstate New York. Her works are black-humored investigations of the links between transformation, myth and pop-culture. Press for her work includes The New York Times, The New Yorker, The LA Times, Juxtapoz Magazine, Hyperallergic, Forbes, among many more. She is the r...2022-10-0640 min

The Art CareerMickalene Thomas: To Be an Artist Is a Radical ActIn Episode 1 we welcome artist Mickalene Thomas. In preparation for her solo exhibition at Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, we discuss the power of art, reincarnation, and how black erotica fills the void of aspirational love. The Art Career Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, and Google. Link in bio. Mickalene Thomas was born and raised in New Jersey and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. One of the most influential artists today, her innovative practice has yielded instantly recognizable and widely celebrated aesthetic languages within contemporary visual culture. She is known for her elaborate paintings co...2022-09-2955 min

The Art CareerSpecial: The Armory show with Nicole BerryIn preparation for Season 2, Emily McElwreath sits down at the Javits Center with Nicole Berry to talk about the 2022 edition of The Armory Show. As Executive Director, Nicole Berry leads the development and strategic vision of The Armory Show, directly overseeing exhibitor relations and spearheading the fair’s VIP program. Nicole joined The Armory Show in September 2016 as Deputy Director and was appointed to the role of Executive Director in November 2017. Previously, Nicole served as Deputy Director of Expo Chicago from 2011 to 2016, playing a prominent role in expanding the fair’s exhibitor list and collector base, both inte...2022-09-0641 min

The Side WooFinding Your Inner Power with Art Agent Emily McElwreathLiz and Sarah sit down with podcast host, art agent, and gallerist Emily McElwreath. They talk about falling in love at a silent retreat, mental health, challenging authority figures, and how to use anger constructively. Show Notes: The Art Career Podcast with Emily McElwreath McElwreath Advisory Instagram Show Partners Tech For Campaigns Acorns App About The Side Woo Host & Creator: Sarah Thibault Host: Elizabeth Bernstein Sound editing: Sarah Thibault Content editing: Sarah Thib...2022-07-2157 min

The Art CareerFerguson Amo : Anticipating Your Art, Career, and LegacyIn The Art Career’s last episode of Season One, Emily McElwreath interviews Ghanaian artist Ferguson Amo who has spent his career advocating for artists rights. A self labeled “Artrepreneur”, Ferg discusses the importance of protecting your work, changing the dialogue around artists rights and building a legacy for yourself. Ferguson Amo works across various mediums, including hyper realistic drawings, installations, and mixed media. Originally from Koforidua, Ghana, the artist explores contemporary African identity in the diaspora and examines the intricate details of history and experiences of cultural diffusion, and its assimilation, through representation. Through each work, Amo asks “how as an au...2022-07-0835 min

The Art CareerEmily McElwreath and Morgan Everhart : Creating The Art CareerIn this episode of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath introduces her co-founder and director, Morgan Everhart. Emily and Morgan share their origin story and growth together as friends and art professionals. With Season One nearing its end, they reflect on how its episodes reach creative communities at large, beyond the fine art world. The Art Career recognizes the power of connecting emerging creatives and arts entrepreneurs to their counterparts in the art world; this side steps the current market cycles, which separates young professionals from establishing their brand and connecting with their collector base. The Art...2022-06-3020 min

The Art CareerLauryn-Ashley Vandyke : Manifesting Your Own Career in the Art WorldLauryn-Ashley Vandyke is a recent graduate of New York University who has made a fast and furious name for herself in the New York art scene. She has become downtown Manhattan’s party planner, headlining the top DJs, venues and emerging artists. Lauryn-Ashley is a regular contributor to The Drunken Canal, a print-only newspaper for the exclusive downtown crowd. In this episode of The Art Career Podcast, Lauryn-Ashley shares her journey to her recent role as David Zwirner Gallery’s event coordinator. Follow us: @theartcareer Podcast Host: Emily McElwreath @emilymcelwreath_art Lauryn-Ashley Vandyke - @t...2022-06-2349 min

The Art CareerNora Gomez-Strauss : Growing Your Audience by Making Social Media PersonalWhether we like it or not, the internet has completely changed the way we orient and present ourselves. Your social media presence can make or break your career and it's one of the main topics art professionals struggle with. Fortunately, there are people like Nora Gomez-Strauss in the world who manage digital strategies. In this episode, Nora discusses her career, general social media strategies, and what it’s like to manage virtual communications for a major arts organization in New York City, The Public Art Fund. Follow us: @theartcareer Podcast Host: Emily McElwreath @emilymcelwreath_art...2022-06-1644 min

The Art CareerLaurie Simmons : Protecting your Business and Integrity in the ArtsIn Episode 8 of The Art Career Podcast, we chat with artist, photographer and filmmaker, Laurie Simmons, about her refreshing love for observing and her life-long urge to call out how absurd the intersections of life, art, and consumption can be. With all of the unexpected obstacles that life brings us, Laurie Simmons shares how looking and listening helped herself achieve things she never thought possible. A prominent member of the Pictures Generation, photographer and filmmaker Laurie Simmons uses dolls, puppets, and other anthropomorphized subjects to explore objectification, domesticity, and American consumerism—their effect on women in particular. Si...2022-06-0253 min

The Art CareerWill Hutnick : Facilitating Artist Forward Projects with MindfulnessIn Episode 7 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath chats with Will Hutnick, an artist, curator, and Director of Artistic Programming at the Wassaic Project in Upstate NY. The Wassaic Project is widely known, especially with artists around NYC, for being a residency that cultivates a great artist community. Will shares how he promotes artist centric projects while maintaining healthy boundaries in his personal and professional life. Will also shares why residencies are significant in the arts and how to successfully apply to them. Hutnick is a 2021 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Painting, as well as a 2017...2022-05-2644 min

The Art CareerMark Tribe : Lifelong Interests, Online Communities, and The Art of CritiqueIn Episode 6 of The Art Career, Emily McElwreath interviews Mark Tribe. The art world knows Mark Tribe in many different ways, and as soon as you’re introduced to him, you’ll see him everywhere. Simply put, Mark Tribe is a renaissance man. He’s developed a well-rounded career as an artist and educator. In varying combinations, Mark works in painting, photography, video, installation, performance and new media. While maintaining an incredible art practice, he also serves as the Chair of the MFA Fine Arts Department at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Maintaining those two practi...2022-05-1952 min

The Art CareerDana Prussian : Investing, Leveraging, and Selling ArtIn Episode 5 of The Art Career Podcast, meet Dana Prussian, New York’s current Senior Vice President of Art Services at Bank of America. In this role, Dana helps drive the bank's art opportunities across all divisions nationally. Dana has a career that was relatively unheard of until recent years, as art product groups at large private banks didn’t really exist yet. She manifested her dream role and skipped the art world ladder by studying art history and political science, then working various roles at Barclays and Bessemer Trust. At the young age of 28, Dana began managing billions wort...2022-05-1248 min

The Art CareerLeo Fitzpatrick: Fostering and Protecting OriginalityIn our 4th episode of The Art Career, Emily McElwreath interviews the multifaceted Leo Fitzpatrick. This may be one of the most perceptive and honest interviews you’ll ever listen to about what the art world is really like today. Many know Leo Fitzpatrick for his acting career, launching at age 14 as Telly in Larry Clark’s Kids. You may have seen him later in his career appearing in The Wire, Carnivale, Banshee and Sons of Anarchy. However, we’re here for Leo’s exceptional, intersectional career as a gallerist, actor and DJ. Leo Fitzpatrick might’ve...2022-05-0647 min

The Art CareerDeja Patterson : Body Image, Race and SexualityIn episode 3 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath interviews emerging artist, Deja Patterson. Deja Patterson is a painter who addresses societal discrimination against plus sized women through her work. Voluptuous women are prominent in her examinations of body image, race and sexuality. Deja Patterson is a New Jersey based artist originally from Mississippi. She earned her BA in Fine Art from Tougaloo College in 2017. After completing her undergraduate studies, she moved to New York City. She completed her MFA in Studio Art at Queens College in the spring of 2020. Follow us: @theartcareer / Emily McElwreath @e...2022-04-2837 min

The Art CareerMax Kendrick : Welcome to the World, FairchainIn Episode 2 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily McElwreath speaks with Fairchain’s CEO, Max Kendrick. Fairchain is a title management, authentication, and transaction platform for fine art, organized around a high-impact social mission. Fairchain establishes new revenue streams for artists and galleries while protecting buyers from fakes, fraud, and disputes. This new platform delivers a more trustworthy, equitable, and sustainable approach to art transactions. Fairchain allows artists, gallerists, and collectors to prove title, record provenance, authenticate, and transact art works with ease, all while supporting working artists. Max Kenrick, CEO of Fairchain, is a se...2022-04-2850 min

The Art CareerMarilyn Minter : Pleasure, Beauty Standards, and Social ChangeIn the inaugural episode of The Art Career, Emily McElwreath interviews world renowned artist and activist, Marilyn Minter. Marilyn Minter’s paintings, photographs, prints, and videos investigate how the beauty industry expertly creates and manipulates desire, beauty standards, and pleasure through images. In our inaugural episode, Marilyn shares how she paved various roads in the arts that instill social change. Marilyn Minter (born 1948) is an American artist currently living and working in New York City. Minter's work has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions and has been included in group exhibitions in museums all ov...2022-04-2849 min