The Art Professors Podcast

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Kitty Nix. Kitty is a fellow MFA cohort with me at San Diego State University School of Art and Design. We start off the conversation with some fun get to know you type questions such as favorite color and favorite food which leads into some interesting conversations. Kitty also tells us about their practice as an artist and how they defin...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Alyssa Stewart. Alyssa is a working artist in San Diego California. We start off conversation with Alyssa breaking down some of her favorite coffee in San Diego. She tells us about what she is into these days a couple of which is running and quad roller skating. Alyssa and I investigate the blurry line between making art for commerce and m...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Mirabel Wigon. Mirabel is an MFA at California State University Long Beach, president of Fine Arts Roundtable at CSU Long Beach, and a curator of the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021. We started off the conversation learning about Mirabel's relationship with thrifting and why it's important to her. Mirabel tells us about her practice as a painter and...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Stephanie Dolan. Stephanie is an MFA at California State University Northridge and a participant in the CAMFA by Glamfa exhibition. We start off the conversation getting to know Stephanie and why she likes gardens and animals. Stephanie tells us about her experience at CSUN and why she chose to do her MFA there. I asked Stephanie about mak...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we are joined by Kara Nelson. Kara is an MFA at Mills College and is another participant  in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. We begin our conversation breaking down the art of texting and how Kara has been using texting her friends as a way to pass the time. I asked Kara about her experience as an MFA at Mills, what are some of the best and w...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Bailey Davenport. Bailey is currently an MFA at University of California San Diego and a participant in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. We start off the conversation talking about Bailey's favorite video games and how they help with anxiety. Bailey tells us what her experience with the San Diego arts community has been like. I asked B...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Dani Kwan. Dani is an MFA at University of California, Santa Barbara and also participating in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. We started off the conversation with a lightening round of get to know you questions, favorite movie, book, food, guilty pleasures, and pet peeves. Dani tells us about their background in design and how it rel...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Kelsey Rae Thomas. Kelsey is an MFA at Mills College and is a participant in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. We start off the conversation talking about what she likes to do when not making art such as video games, books, hiking, and music.  Kelsey tells us how she defines herself as a textile sculptor and it's relationship with...

On this episode of MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Matthew Pagoaga. Matthew is an MFA at California Institute of the Arts and is also participating in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition. Matthew and I start our conversation talking about the proper pronunciation of gif and nerd culture including Star Wars, Star Trek, and the MCU. I asked Matthew about his experience in graduate school why he...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Renae Wang. Renae is also a participant in the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition and a graduate at Laguna Collage of Art + Design. We start off the conversation talking about how Renae likes to go for drives. She tells us about her practice of meditation and learning it from her mother. I asked Renae about her practice as an artist and how s...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Andrea Clary. Andrea is another member of the CAMFA by Glamfa 2021 exhibition and attends California State University San Bernardino. Andrea and I reminisce about Seattle and compare it to Southern California. Andrea tells us about how she defines herself as an artist, and how she got started. I asked Andrea about her experience as an MFA,...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Ann Haeyoung. Ann is an MFA at University of California, Los Angeles and another participant in the CAMFA by GLAMFA 2021 exhibition.  I start this conversation a little different by asking Ann a few get to know you questions such as her favorite movie, food, and what is one of her pet peeves. Ann tells us about her experience so far a...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with my friend and cohort Katie Francis. Katie is an MFA at San Diego State University. We start the conversation talking about music and how Katie likes to decompress and reset when needed. Katie tells me about her journey deciding to go to graduate school and why she picked SDSU. I asked Katie what her relationship with functional objects are...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Maja Hegelund. Maja is an MFA at UC Santa Barbra and also a part of the CAMFA by GLAMFA exhibition. We start the conversation talking about how Denmark views what is going on in America from the pandemic to the insurrection. I asked Maja how she feels Denmark has been handling the pandemic. Maja also tells us about her experience so far as...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Gosia Wojas.  Gosia is an MFA at University of California Irvine, and another participant in the CAMFA by GLAMFA 2021 exhibition. We start off the conversation talking about the weather in Southern California and how is impacts our practice as artist. Gosia tell us some about the differences in philosophy of perusing an MFA in Poland...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we chat with Larry Li. Larry is an MFA at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles California. I connected with Larry because we are both a part of the CAMFA by GLAMFA 2021 exhibition. We started our conversation talking about what we like to watch including Watchmen and anime. Larry told us about why he decided to attend Otis and what his experie...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Taylor Griffith. Taylor is another artist involved in the CAMFA by GLAMFA 2021 exhibition. I started off by asking Taylor what he does to unwind, he told us he likes to explore Sunken City and tells us why. We get in depth around his experience at the ArtCenter School of Design, why he chose it and what he likes about it. Taylor also tells...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Ross Doyle. Ross is a first year MFA at California Institute of the Arts aka CalArts. I got a hold of Ross because we are both apart of the CAMFA by GLAMFA exhibition. I opened the conversation with Ross by asking him if he is a coffee or tea person, he gave us some recommendations for his favorite coffee blends. We got into his choice to...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Brandie Maddalena. Brandie is a fellow cohort at San Diego State University. Brandi and I start the conversation talking about what we did through our winter break including how Brandie and her family celebrate Yule. I asked Brandi how the terrorist siege at the capital, marches for social justice, and the pandemic has effected her. Brandi...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Sage Serrano.  Sage is another artist in the cohort at San Diego State University. I ask Sage some get to know you questions starting with her plans for Thanksgiving, we learn of her love for Halloween among other fun facts.  She tells us about her experience at in the MFA program at San Diego State University, why she applied, w...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Michelle Drummy. Michelle is my friend and cohort at San Diego State University.  Michelle tells us why she is a bed potato and how much she enjoys watching The Office and true crime shows. I also ask her how she was able to balance working full time, getting her MFA, and getting married.  She tells us why she wanted to get her M...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Jordan Reeves.  Jordan is another fellow cohort at San Diego State University with me. Jordan and I ended up having a lot to talk about.  Since we are going to school during the pandemic we are not on campus as often and we miss out on the normal opportunities to catchup.  We got into the relationship between sports and art,...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we have a great conversation with Julie Hilboldt.  Julie is currently an MFA at  Fontbonne University in Missouri. We talked about being a student and artist during the pandemic, and what it has meant for her practice and studies.  She also shared what her program at Fontbonne University it's like and why she chose to go there.  I f...

On this podcast we talk to Jennifer Moore. Jennifer is another friend and cohort at San Diego State University. Jen and I talk about her choice to go to SDSU for graduate school, what it's been like for her as a graduate student. We also talk about what it's been like making art during the pandemic and how it's effected her practice as and artist and student. Jen shares what she does when she has...

On this episode of the MFA Chronicles Podcast we talk with Andrew Blackwell. Andy and I both attend San Diego State University School of Art and Design. Andy tells us a little about what he has been up to this summer moving back to Little Rock Arkansas and doing some work on his parents kitchen. We also talk and try to make sense of the state of the world including the pandemic, Black Lives Matter...