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Today and Tomorrow in ScottsdaleToday and Tomorrow in Scottsdale Episode 152, Susan Potje, Celebration of Fine ArtBehind the scenes at the Celebration of Fine Art Join us for an inspiring conversation with Susan Potje, the force behind the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, one of the most vibrant art communities in the country. Discover the stories behind this renowned art show, which has been in Scottsdale since 1991, and see how it brings artists and collectors together, and what makes it a must-visit event each year. 2025-02-2533 min
The Business of Art PodcastEpisode 17 - Susan Potje Interviewhttps://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art
Susan’s Links
https://celebrateart.com
https://www.facebook.com/CelebrationOfFineArt/
http://instagram.com/celebrationoffineart
https://www.youtube.com/user/cfacelebrateart
Artist Application Link
https://celebrateart.com/for-artists/
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Summary
In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews Susan Potje, the second-
generation owner of the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale, Arizona. They discuss the evolution of the
art show, the im...2024-10-011h 13
Our Joy ProjectSusan Potje talks about the joy of artFor Susan, joy comes from the inside and is a state of mind, not something that is determined by outside factors. Susan is the co-owner of Celebration of Art and has been recognized among Scottsdale's Most Dynamic Women. She finds joy in connecting people through art, letting people know she cares, and spreading joy by giving unexpected random gifts to family and friends. For Susan, the embodiment of joy is letting all your worries melt away. 2020-11-1814 min
Celebrating Art PodcastAn Artful Transition From Finding the Gold in People to Working With ItFrom clarinetist to serial entrepreneur to jewelry artist, Shelli Kahl’s life path has been untamable, free spirited and uninhibited. And today, that is very much represented in her jewelry. Shelli, a California-based artist, began making her jewelry more than 17 years ago, initially because she wanted to make herself rings. But what may have started as a hobby quickly turned to a full-time career. “I think artists have more than one outlet for creativity during their lives,” Shelli said. “It wasn’t until my mid 30s that I learned how to make jewelry.” Shelli’s jewe...2020-07-0537 min
Celebrating Art PodcastCapturing Indigenous Cultures Through Extensive Research James Ayers is a celebrated oil painter based in Scottsdale, Arizona. His works center on historic Native American cultures, pulling from the expertise he’s gained from decades of exploration and research. He honors his subjects by studying their rituals, customs and artifacts, and is dedicated to making sure every last detail is historically accurate. His passion for storytelling through art is why his works are found in museums and treasured private collections throughout the United States. In this episode of the Celebrating Art Podcast, Susan Morrow Potje and James discuss his time at the Rhode Island De...2020-04-1426 min
Celebrating Art PodcastCapturing Moments of Nostalgia Through Contemporary Realism Erin Barrett is an oil painter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Erin brings still lifes to life with a unique flair of contemporary realism and nostalgia, painting beloved items such as old newspapers, playing cards, candies and ice creams. By capturing the familiar in unexpected ways, Erin creates artwork that touches people’s hearts by stirring up memories of days gone by. In this episode of the Celebrating Art Podcast, Erin joins Susan to discuss her journey as an artist and to talk about several instrumental teachers who supported and encouraged her along the way. Erin al...2020-04-0330 min
Celebrating Art PodcastEmbracing Emotions Through the Beauty of Everyday Objects Leslie Duke is an oil painter based in Springville, Utah. Her enthusiasm for the arts was apparent from a young age, and her parents fostered her interest by signing her up for classes by local artists. Leslie went on to study illustration and graphic design at Brigham Young University, but after a few years of working in the field she felt dissatisfied. Sensing she needed a change, she challenged herself to start painting again. She began with small still lifes, setting a goal to paint every day for a month. Her daily practices soon unleashed her passion for capturing...2020-03-1328 min
Celebrating Art PodcastEnlightening the World with Atmospheric Works of Art Rebecca Pashia never intended to be an artist. In fact, she never went to art school. But from a young age, she was drawn to the arts, including singing and dancing. In college, she focused on interior design and teaching, but the urge to create never left. Rebecca eventually founded several businesses that engaged art lovers in the creative process through private classes, group parties and team building events. Today she has sold more than 1,400 paintings, and has embraced her true calling as an artist. In this episode, Susan welcomes Rebecca to discuss her journey to becoming...2020-03-0632 min
Celebrating Art PodcastPlaying with Light and Color to Capture Connections Between People and Nature Matt Sievers is an oil painter based in Rigby, Idaho whose love of art bloomed when he was a child studying under his father Greg Sievers, an acclaimed painter who has participated in the Celebration of Fine Art for more than 25 years. And while his dad instilled the foundation of his artistry, Matt’s style is uniquely his own. From windswept landscapes to bold barns, Matt’s works focus on the connections between nature and people. He pushes the boundaries of his paintings so they teeter between being simple and stylized. He slightly exaggerates his subjects to make...2020-02-2832 min
Celebrating Art PodcastSharing Stories of Humanity Through Bronze SculpturesArt has a timeless and unrivaled power to tell stories that spark imagination, evoke feeling, and inspire thought. And if there’s one artist who has truly mastered the ability to capture a viewer’s attention in this way, it’s J. Todd Paxton. Todd is an acclaimed bronze sculptor drawn to themes in life that connect us all, such as love, longing, honor and courage. Todd tells these stories through his subjects and brings their energy to life through the smallest of details, such as the tilt of a chin or the flutter of a dress. Regard...2020-02-2237 min
Celebrating Art PodcastBringing Steel to Life Through Fine Art Sculptures Michael Jones is a prominent metal artist based out of Bigfork, Montana, who has been participating in the Celebration of Fine Art for more than 20 years. His works of art include bold sculptures, eye-catching wall pieces and totems, as well as custom gates and fire screens that hang in many of America’s most beautiful homes. His medium may seem confounding to some; after all, steel can be cold and hard. But Michael loves a challenge, and in his many decades as an artist, he has mastered the art of manipulating metal and bringing it to life. In...2020-01-3131 min
Celebrating Art Podcast30 Years of Celebrating Art with Graydon Foulger, Kirk Randle & Marty Le MessurierThirty years ago, as Tom and Ann Morrow prepared for the inaugural Celebration of Fine Art, over one hundred artists submitted samples of their work to be considered for the show. Among those selected to participate were painters Graydon Foulger, Marty Le Messurier and Kirk Randle. Incredibly, these three haven’t missed a year ever since. In this episode of the Celebrating Art Podcast, Susan invites Graydon, Marty and Kirk to take a stroll down memory lane. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the first show, like how record-breaking rain causes flooding in the tent. They also discuss the...2020-01-1938 min
Celebrating Art PodcastCurating Artwork that Defines the Iconic American WestWestern Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMoW) is celebrated for honoring the people, places and events of the American West, spanning 19 states, including those bordering Mexico and Canada. With such a rich history and culture to explore, the museum hosts an ever-evolving rotation of exhibits for visitors to choose from. Tricia Loscher, Ph.D., is SMoW’s assistant museum director, where she is in charge of collections, exhibitions and research. Tricia is no stranger to the West, having grown up all over Arizona. Her fascination with the region, including her interest in native art, led her...2019-12-2034 min
Celebrating Art PodcastHonoring the Buckaroo Spirit Through Multiple Mediums of ArtCurt Mattson was raised in the horse business, which explains his fascination with the buckaroo lifestyle of contemporary and historic horsemen and horsewomen. This lifelong passion drives his work as an artist, as he brings cowboy art to life through sculpture, watercolor, pencil and oil painting. Today, his award-winning works can be found in private collections and renowned museums across the world. This year marks his eighteenth as a visitor favorite at the Celebration of Fine Art. In this episode, Curt shares how he made the leap to pursue life as an artist and what continues to...2019-12-1935 min
Celebrating Art PodcastUnlocking the Magic of Wildlife Through ArtTrevor Swanson is a renowned wildlife artist who works with oil on canvas, board and metal. He was born into a family of painters and first picked up a paintbrush as a child. In college, he pursued art classes but never scored above average. Undeterred, Trevor began taking lessons from his father and uncle and hasn’t stopped painting since. In this episode, Susan and Trevor discuss the influence his family had on his artistic style, how they taught him to see colors in a new way and the importance of learning through trial and err...2019-12-1332 min
Celebrating Art PodcastCreating artistic masterpieces, one generation at a time Robin Branham has been a part of the Celebration of Fine Art for 25 years and is sought out for her large-scale paintings that range from abstract to figurative to still life, and yet each of them remain quintessentially Robin. Her son, Colin Branham, shares her passion for creating and painting eye-catching abstract works with dramatic colors and shapes. This fall, host Susan Potje traveled to Southern California and joined Robin and Colin at in Malibu to find out more about their visions and techniques, and take a peek at their studio. During this episode, Susan learns more a...2019-12-0536 min
Celebrating Art PodcastStumbling Into a Career as a Watercolor Artist Heidi Rosner is an acclaimed fine art watercolor painter who has been a staple of the Celebration of Fine Art for two decades. Her work flips preconceived notions of watercolor art on its head, as she opts for vibrant scenes bursting with color and energy rather than the traditional soupy skies and misty landscapes. Heidi is heavily influenced by her extensive travels and love of plants, flowers and vegetation. More recently she’s begun to incorporate birds into her paintings and has forayed into making living art, which combines paintings with succulents in shadowboxes. In this episode, Sus...2019-11-2234 min
Celebrating Art PodcastLooking Back at How the Celebration of Fine Art BeganAnn Morrow is the co-founder of the Celebration of Fine Art. Her appreciation of art began as a young girl when her family had an art shop. At the time, they featured everything ranging from European antiques to American Indian art, as well as contemporary art made by craftsmen from all over the United States. And while that’s where Ann first discovered her love of art, it turns out the shop was just the beginning of her life as an art collector, art connoisseur and art influencer. In this episode, Susan and Ann reminisce about the ea...2019-11-0633 min
Celebrating Art PodcastTranslating the Love of Natural Phenomena into Art Hannah Friel is a resin and mixed media artist based in Scottsdale, and has been a part of the Celebration of Fine Art for several seasons now. Inspired by her love of nature and fascinated by the organic movement of natural phenomena, Hannah’s abstract style gives a nod to topographic maps, images in space and even slabs of granite. Collectors are drawn to the light and pigmentation of her work, glittery and complex, and have often remarked on how they look lit from within. In this episode, Hannah joins Susan to share her journey to becoming an...2019-11-0630 min
Celebrating Art PodcastOn Location in the Beautiful Bitterroot Valley Kirk Randle, an oil on canvas painter, and Matt Suess, a fine art photographer, are two of the Celebration of Fine Art’s longtime artists and friends. Over the summer, host Susan Potje joined Kirk and Matt in Montana’s sprawling Bitterroot Valley to get up close and personal with the expansive vistas and mountain ranges and learn how each artist translated what they saw into brand new works of art. Also in this episode, Kirk and Matt discuss their strategies for location scouting, why lighting and values dictate their approach, and how two artists can see the...2019-11-0622 min
I Love MarketingMoonshots and Multipliers: I Love Marketing Meetup Special Part 2 - I Love Marketing #315At a recent I Love Marketing Meetup in Tempe, Arizona, a group of Genius Network Members shared their Moonshots and Multipliers. Included in the mix is the one percent advantage, being deserving of happiness, and more. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. The first recording can be found at ILoveMarketing.com/314. If you would like access to the full presentation, the show notes, and the special resources for this episode, please visit ILoveMarketing.com/315. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn in this episode: Genius Network member Michael Bernoff: The...2018-01-161h 00
I Love MarketingMoonshots and Multipliers: I Love Marketing Meetup Special Part 2 - I Love Marketing #315At a recent I Love Marketing Meetup in Tempe, Arizona, a group of Genius Network Members shared their Moonshots and Multipliers. Included in the mix is the one percent advantage, being deserving of happiness, and more. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. The first recording can be found at ILoveMarketing.com/314. If you would like access to the full presentation, the show notes, and the special resources for this episode, please visit ILoveMarketing.com/315. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn in this episode: Genius Network member Michael Bernoff: The...2018-01-161h 00
I Love Marketing with Joe Polish and DeaMoonshots and Multipliers: I Love Marketing Meetup Special Part 2 - I Love Marketing #315At a recent I Love Marketing Meetup in Tempe, Arizona, a group of Genius Network Members shared their Moonshots and Multipliers. Included in the mix is the one percent advantage, being deserving of happiness, and more. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. The first recording can be found at ILoveMarketing.com/314. If you would like access to the full presentation, the show notes, and the special resources for this episode, please visit ILoveMarketing.com/315. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn in this episode: Genius Network member Michael Bernoff: The one percent advantage that makes life work bett...2018-01-161h 00I Love MarketingMoonshots and Multipliers: I Love Marketing Meetup Special Part 1 - I Love Marketing #314At a recent I Love Marketing Meetup in Tempe, Arizona, a group of Genius Network Members shared their Moonshots and Multipliers. Included in the mix is transforming the American healthcare industry, sports, addiction recovery and more. If you would like access to the full presentation, the show notes, and the special resources for this episode, please visit ILoveMarketing.com/314. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn in this episode: Genius Network founder Joe Polish: His biggest, most important moonshot and his greatest multiplier Genius Network member Joel Weldon: How his life improved beca...2018-01-0253 min
I Love MarketingMoonshots and Multipliers: I Love Marketing Meetup Special Part 1 - I Love Marketing #314At a recent I Love Marketing Meetup in Tempe, Arizona, a group of Genius Network Members shared their Moonshots and Multipliers. Included in the mix is transforming the American healthcare industry, sports, addiction recovery and more. If you would like access to the full presentation, the show notes, and the special resources for this episode, please visit ILoveMarketing.com/314. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn in this episode: Genius Network founder Joe Polish: His biggest, most important moonshot and his greatest multiplier Genius Network member Joel Weldon: How his life improved beca...2018-01-0253 minI Love Marketing with Joe Polish and DeaMoonshots and Multipliers: I Love Marketing Meetup Special Part 1 - I Love Marketing #314At a recent I Love Marketing Meetup in Tempe, Arizona, a group of Genius Network Members shared their Moonshots and Multipliers. Included in the mix is transforming the American healthcare industry, sports, addiction recovery and more. If you would like access to the full presentation, the show notes, and the special resources for this episode, please visit ILoveMarketing.com/314. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn in this episode: Genius Network founder Joe Polish: His biggest, most important moonshot and his greatest multiplier Genius Network member Joel Weldon: How his life improved because of Genius Network and meeting Joe...2018-01-0253 min