If These Walls Could Talk

Today Morgan is joined by Meredith Winner, cofounder of the global, women-led arts production agency Building 180. Meredith also cofounded Paint the Void, which has covered over 150 boarded-up storefronts in San Francisco with murals from local artists.   In this episode, Morgan and Meredith talk business, discussing Meredith’s hands-on consulting endeavors as well as the benefits of paying artist...

In this episode, Morgan talks with Jolene Rose Russel, a Sacramento-based artist whose vibrant works have been featured in many local exhibitions and publications, and who has been commissioned for dozens of public and private works in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Morgan and Jolene talk about ways to protect your creativity from the roulette of validating/discouraging social media feedback, and mo...

In this episode, Morgan interviews David Sobon, founder of the annual Sacramento mural festival Wide Open Walls. The festival brings in a range of local artists—many of whom have never painted a wall before—as well as international muralists, who collaborate to cover Sacramento businesses - now moving into schools as well - with their designs. Morgan and David talk about getting the program off th...

In this episode, Angela Anderson Adams shares nearly 3 decades of expertise as director of the public art program in Arlington, Virginia. Angela discusses the "arts ecosystem" in Arlington, especially how Arlington's grants program and nonprofit partnerships have helped fund the arts over the years. Angela and Morgan explore murals as creating space for remembering history, as well as how murals h...

 Find out more about the Bay Area Mural Program at www.thebamp.org or on Insta @bayareamurapro You can find more about Natty Rebel artmaking at www.nattyrebel.com or on Insta @nattyrebelart

You can find Kada here: https://kada-creative.com/ Insta @Kada_Creative  

You can find Rachel at http://www.rachelwolfegoldsmith.com/ or on Insta @Wolfe_.pack  

"Protecting the joy and primacy of artmaking is an ongoing balancing act in the life of a professional artist" —Morgan Bricca In the final chapter of her book, Morgan dives into keeping the artist happy! She explains how her criteria for selecting projects keeps her artistically challenged and fulfilled, and how to protect the fun of artmaking. You can purchase the Mural Artist's Handbook here: ht...

"When bankers get together for dinner, they discuss Art. When artists get together for dinner, they discuss money." —Oscar Wilde In Chapter 7, Morgan dives into her greatest area of expertise: making money making art. Morgan discusses questions such as: how much should I charge for a mural? Should I set a minimum? How much will I earn? She covers the basics of setting up your mural business and li...

In Chapter 6, Morgan discusses art advocacy, finding public mural projects, and painting in public spaces. She introduces some of the practical and economic reasons for funding public mural art, and how to create an effective design in the face of community input that can stretch the artist thin. Finally, Morgan offers a case study that demonstrates the effectiveness of murals against graffiti and...

In Chapter 4, Morgan explains why residential murals are the best place to start for an aspiring mural artist. She outlines 5 main tips for successful private commissions, and details how to set effective boundaries and expectations with clients. Morgan also dives into the design process, incorporating client feedback (she feels her clients have the best ideas!) and how to avoid surprises on your...

Morgan covers best practices for painting a mural, from materials, when to varnish, how to set up your space, to the physically demanding art of painting ceilings. Morgan also explains why you should buy top-of-the-line paint, what brands she recommends for different projects, and the "hidden skill" of mural painting. Purchase the Mural Artist's Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Mural-Artists-...

"Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint" —Banksy   In the first chapter of her audiobook, Morgan discusses the current mural renaissance, gives a lay of the "Wild West" of mural art, and explains how the reputation of murals is changing for the better. In the second chapter, Morgan tells the story of how she quit her IT job to start painting murals and why she chose mural art as opposed to oth...

Carlos unpacks how despite it being a hard year, confronting financial fears and the racism he has experienced, last year was his most successful year yet. Carlos encourages artists to walk towards their fear, no matter how they might feel. How to take responsibility for our welfare, not be dependent on politicians and those who don’t have our best interests at heart. This has been the year of tru...

This passage that I meant for the book was accidentally left on the cutting room floor:  Who gets picked Deciphering which artists are chosen, which creative voices and perspectives are shared in a community is too frequently the result of an imperfect selection process. For example, street art festivals can gain city and building-owner approval for walls, but typically don’t have much in the way...

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Back with a whole new season of fun, in this episode Morgan unpacks Chapter 5 from her new book, The Mural Artists Handbook, on why school murals hold so much potential as venues for creative mural art. She explains why she is so enthusiastic about school murals that she dedicated a whole chapter of the book to the subject. This podcast highlights the benefits of school murals and possible funding...

Host: [Morgan Bricca][1] Links: [Web: www. Morganmurals.com][2] [Insta: morgan.mural.studios][3] [Blog www.morganmurals.com/blog][4] Episode Summary: I answer questions posed in an email from an artist in Portland, OR who wants to move towards mural painting. I wrap up this last episode in the season with a list of reasons why I love painting murals.

Host: Morgan Bricca Guest: Alex Cook Links: Web: www. Morganmurals.com Insta: morgan.mural.studios Blog www.morganmurals.com/blog Alex's Website Alex's Video Episode Summary: Is it possible to be a rebel against street art culture? Alex Cook might be the first. His overtly loving messages and collaborative approach to his You Are Loved murals blur the edges between art and service, and bring a kin...

Host: Morgan Bricca Guest: Hanna Links: Web: www. Morganmurals.com Insta: morgan.mural.studios Blog www.morganmurals.com/blog Hanna's Murals: hannasmurals.com Hanna's Instagram: @hannasmurals Episode Summary: Hanna has been painting murals in the San Diego area for 15 years. We discuss the details of “the hustle” including pricing, materials, physical challenges, finding more clients, and taking t...

Host: Morgan Bricca Guest: Juan Carlos Araujo Links: Web: www. Morganmurals.com Insta: morgan.mural.studios Blog www.morganmurals.com/blog Juan Carlos Araujo: empiresevenstudios@yahoo.com https://www.empiresevenstudios.com/ Episode Summary: Juan Carlos Araujo brought Pow Wow mural festival to San Jose and has been a steady presence in the street art scene in San Jose since he founded E7S in 2008....

Host: Morgan Bricca Guest: Michael Ogilvie Links: Web: www. Morganmurals.com Insta: morgan.mural.studios Blog www.morganmurals.com/blog Michael Ogilvie, Public Art Director, City of San Jose michael.ogilvie@sanjoseca.gov San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs http://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?nid=4195 Episode Summary: Running the public art program for the tenth largest city in the united states is...

Host: Morgan Bricca Guest: Jane Kim Links: Web: www. Morganmurals.com Insta: morgan.mural.studios Blog www.morganmurals.com/blog Episode Summary: Ink Dwell co-founder Jane Kim opens up about the challenges of running an art studio, taking on large mural commissions across the country, and nature education through art. Inkdwell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/InkDwell/ Wall of Birds Book:...

Host: Morgan Bricca Guest: Jason Newblanc Links: Web: www. Morganmurals.com Insta: morgan.mural.studios Blog www.morganmurals.com/blog Episode Summary: Software engineer by day and arts advocate by night, Jason Newblanc brought inspiration from his annual pilgrimages to Burning man back to his hometown, Redwood City. His efforts were the beginning of the transformation of “Deadwood City” to Redwoo...