Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Jauvon Gilliam. He's a musician with a portfolio career comprised of 3 full-time jobs! His day job is as the Principal Timpanist of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington DC, but he's also the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Maryland, and the owner of Capitol Percussion and Backline Rentals--a thriving...

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Janet Dziak. She's the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of North Pointe Ballet. It's a nonprofit organization with a mission to make classical ballet accessible to everyone. Janet will share how she transitioned from being a professional ballerina to starting a nonprofit, as well as insight into how she created her board,...

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Janet Dziak. She's the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of North Pointe Ballet. It's a nonprofit organization with a mission to make classical ballet accessible to everyone. Janet will share how she transitioned from being a professional ballerina to starting a nonprofit, as well as insight into how she created her board,...

This week on the podcast is part two of our two-part interview with Angela Meleca, Executive Director of CreativeOhio, a member-driven, not-for-profit advocacy organization representing Ohio's arts and creative industry.  Angela brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in journalism, state politics, public relations and marketing, and as an art gallery owner for 7 years.  Angela s...

This week on the podcast is part one of our two-part interview with Angela Meleca, Executive Director of CreativeOhio, a member-driven, not-for-profit advocacy organization representing Ohio's arts and creative industry.  Angela brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in journalism, state politics, public relations and marketing, and as an art gallery owner for 7 years.  Angela s...

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Gene Koshinski and Tim Broscious. Accomplished musicians and composers in their own right, as the Quey Percussion Duo they've been dazzling audiences around the world for 20 years. You'll hear how they generated nearly 200 new compositions, juggle portfolio careers, plan tours, and much more. If you're interested in a perfor...

This week on the podcast is one of our interview with Gene Koshinski and Tim Broscious. Accomplished musicians and composers in their own right, as the Quey Percussion Duo they've been dazzling audiences around the world for 20 years. You'll hear how they generated nearly 200 new compositions, juggle portfolio careers, plan tours, and much more. If you're interested in a performing...

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Debi Wisch. She's a film and documentary producer, and the founder of Wischful Thinking Productions. We reached out to her after watching The Art of Making It, a superb new documentary she produced that explores the art world through the prism of emerging artists. Debi will address many aspects of filmmaking including suggestions to i...

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Debi Wisch. She's a film and documentary producer, and the founder of Wischful Thinking Productions. We reached out to her after watching The Art of Making It, a superb new documentary she produced that explores the art world through the prism of emerging artists. Debi will address many aspects of filmmaking including suggestions to i...

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Dave Black, of Dave Black Music. He's been in the music publishing industry in some capacity for over 30 years, and he's also a prolific composer who's had music played in numerous TV shows. Dave will share his insight on the process of publishing, and give suggestions for effective approaches to have works selected for publ...

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Dave Black, of Dave Black Music. He's been in the music publishing industry in some capacity for over 30 years, and he's also a prolific composer who's had music played in numerous TV shows. Dave will share his insight on the process of publishing, and give suggestions for effective approaches to have works selected for publ...

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Eric Carvill and Sunita Joshi, founders of the Hudson Conservatory of Ballet. They'll share their story of transitioning from dancing professionally to becoming studio owners, and what they learned along the way. They will also address the many activities they do to keep their studio running effectively, while also growing their busin...

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Eric Carvill and Sunita Joshi, founders of the Hudson Conservatory of Ballet. They'll share their story of transitioning from dancing professionally to becoming studio owners, and what they learned along the way. They will also address the many activities they do to keep their studio running effectively, while also growing their busin...

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Michael Sgouros. Michael is owner of the historic Players Theatre , a 200-seat Off Broadway theater in NYC. Also in the building is a 50-seat theater, rehearsal spaces, an office suite for arts organizations, and the famous Cafe Wha? . Michael will describe how he came to own a theater, and how he created a fulfilling life by combining his...

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Michael Sgouros. Michael is owner of the historic Players Theatre , a 200-seat Off Broadway theater in NYC. Also in the building is a 50-seat theater, rehearsal spaces, an office suite for arts organizations, and the famous Cafe Wha? . Michael will describe how he came to own a theater, and how he created a fulfilling life by combining his...

This week on the podcast Erick Calderon, Jeff Davis, and Jake Rockland of Art Blocks   join us for part 2 of a comprehensive look at art on the blockchain, and how it is growing and developing in real time. They describe generative art on the blockchain, how they created an opportunity in that space, why they prefer the Ethereum Blockchain and much more. Anyone interested in visual art, coding, bl...

This week on the podcast Erick Calderon, Jeff Davis, and Jake Rockland of Art Blocks   join us for part 1 of a comprehensive look at art on the blockchain, and how it is growing and developing in real time. They describe generative art on the blockchain, how they created an opportunity in that space, why they prefer the Ethereum Blockchain and much more. Anyone interested in visual art, coding, bl...

This week on the podcast, Anne Skoch joins us for part two of her interview. Anne founded Anne Cate , a made-in-America Fashion Accessories brand and manufacturer that specializes in skyline silhouette purses and accessories. She will share how she started her Cleveland-based business, describe her customer segments and approach to marketing, and even offer a discount code for our listeners! If yo...

This week on the podcast, Anne Skoch joins us for part one of her interview. Anne founded Anne Cate , a made-in-America Fashion Accessories brand and manufacturer that specializes in skyline silhouette purses and accessories. She will share how she started her Cleveland-based business, describe her customer segments and approach to marketing, and even offer a discount code for our listeners in par...

This week on the podcast Nick and Andy identify the recurring themes presented by the interviewees in the 60+ episodes they’ve recorded so far. It's essentially a compilation of motivational advice that anyone in the arts economy can apply to their situation--regardless of their experience level or art form. They also discuss ways in which budding arts entrepreneurs can learn to embrace the a...

This week on the podcast is part 2 of our interview with John Jordan. He recalls how he began his journey as an award-winning woodturner and developed his signature style. Among the many topics we discussed, he describes when he realized there were opportunities to grow his business by teaching, and supplying other woodturners with products and accessories he designed so they could more effectivel...

This week on the podcast is part 1 of our interview with John Jordan. He recalls how he began his journey as an award-winning woodturner and developed his signature style. Among the many topics we discussed, he describes when he realized there were opportunities to grow his business by teaching, and supplying other woodturners with products and accessories he designed so they could more effectivel...

This week on the podcast New York City-based artist and illustrator Deanna First will share her entrepreneurial experiences in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle artwork. Listeners thinking about launching their ventures  will benefit from hearing how she began her business, and grew it over the years through different revenue streams and opportunities she created. Show notes: https://www.artsentrepre...

Bill Cahn and Garry Kvistad of Nexus join us for part 2 of our in-depth conversation touching on a variety of subject including how they thrived for 50 years, the logistics of moving all their equipment(!), and what they learned along the way. Those looking for advice on programming, collaborations, and the many hats performing arts entrepreneurs wear will want to hear what Bill and Garry have to...

Bill Cahn and Garry Kvistad of Nexus join us on March 21 and 28 with an in-depth conversation touching on a variety of subject including how they thrived for 50 years, the logistics of moving all their equipment(!), and what they learned along the way. Those looking for advice on programming, collaborations, and the many hats performing arts entrepreneurs wear will want to hear what Bill and Garry...