Best Metalsmithing Podcasts (2024)

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So Many Series w/ artist Anthony Burks Sr. 1:18:56

13d ago1:18:56

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Artists should be comfortable blazing their own paths. Even if it take you outside the norms of Black figuration and makes people look at you funny. Today’s guest, Anthony Burks Sr., knows all about that. As a Black artist using animals as his main subjects he has stories of people that didn’t want his work at first but the beautiful compositions, …

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Bad Business at Mint w/ artist Jasmine Nicole Williams 1:03:31

21d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Mint Gallery in Atlanta has closed its doors, suddenly and sloppily. How could this happen to such a well known, well used space? Studio Noize has recorded episodes there. Your boy JBarber had his thesis show there. There was a history and reputation to the gallery. Today we bring back Jasmine Nicole Williams, aka Jiggy Jas, back for an emergency e…

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Advocate and Collaborate w/ curator Kilolo Luckett 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Pittsburgh-based art historian and curator, Kilolo Luckett joins the Studio Noize fam today! Its always exciting to have dynamic, interesting women on the show because they have so much to offer. Kilolo has created an experimental, contemporary art platform with Alma Lewis and still works as an independent curator with artists like Stephen Towns, A…

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Thinking Outside The Box With Special Guest Nicole Ringgold 34:04

2M ago34:04

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In today’s episode I will be discussing thinking outside the box when it comes to jewelry making with special guest Nicole Ringgold. Nicole is a jeweler who creates amazing botanical and nature inspired jewelry. She has been a full time jeweler for over 8 years. She also teaches jewelry making workshops around the world and at her home studio in Wi…

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Personal Enjoyment w/ art collector Nick Bedford 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

We are talking about collecting today on the Noize! We got attorney and art collector Nick Bedford. You might catch Nick in Miami at Art Basel, flying worldwide to check out all the shows, or in the studio with your favorite artists. Nick talks about the value of art, following artists as they grow, and getting into the politics behind collecting. …

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Njeri the Great w/ artist Njeri Kinuthia 1:13:49

3M ago1:13:49

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The 2024 Florida Prize exhibition at the Orland Museum of Art introduced your boy, JBarber, to 10 fantastic artists in the state of Florida. We got the People’s Choice Award winner from that show, Njeri Kinuthia, on the Noize today. Her work is centered around her experiences growing up in Kenya and the ways she wrestles with culture, religion and …

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Exposure w/ printmaker Vanessa Meshack

3M ago

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Vanessa Meshack is fresh off her first solo gallery show at Pencil and Paper Gallery and a feature in the international printmaking magazine Pressing Matters. Now she joins her favorite art podcast, Studio Noize, to talk about her new career. Vanessa was one of the super fans featured on the 100th episode! She’s made huge leaps in her art practice …

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Selling Niche Jewelry With Special Guest Acid Queen Jewelry 23:57

3M ago23:57

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In this week’s episode I will be discussing how to sell niche jewelry with confidence with my special guest Alex Camacho of Acid Queen Jewelry. Alex crafts unique statement pieces and every day armor inspired by art nouveau, nature, and mysticism. Since 2011, her Idyllwild-based brand has evolved from found object designs to intricate wearable art …

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Adult Summer Camp w/ BIPOC Penland panel 1:08:10

4M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

After spending 8 weeks at the Penland School of Craft there was a perfect time to reflect on the experience. Your boy JBarber got together a diverse panel of Penland people to talk about it. You got students (Erika Marin and Tori Hoang), a teaching assistant (Jasmin Warnock), a CORE student (Nicholas Malik), and an instructor. Not to mention some d…

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Using ManyChat As A Jeweler 11:25

4M ago11:25

11:25

In today’s episode I want to discuss ManyChat a social media tool I have been using for over a year and it has been a game changer! It allows me to create automations on Instagram that drive email subscribers, sales and more. Sign up for ManyChat using my affiliate code: https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/xe19aszuxttg Examples of automations I have u…

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Black Objects w/ metalsmith David Harper Clemons 1:01:49

4M ago1:01:49

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Your boy, JBarber, has been teaching at the Penland School of Craft and now we’re back with new Studio Noize! We found David Harper Clemons in a weaving cabin making broaches, print, sculptures and drawings. David is also the HBCU tour coordinator for Penland. We talk about the HBCU tours and how to get more diversity into artist communities. David…

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Using Patreon As A Jeweler with Special Guest Emily Marquis 37:49

4M ago37:49

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In today’s episode, I will be discussing how you can use the Patreon platform as a jeweler with special guest Emily Marquis. Emily has 17 years of experience and is a second generation jeweler. Her business Emily Marquis Designs which she runs with her husband Cal specializes in custom and semi-custom fine jewelry. She also runs Marquis Jewelry Aca…

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Refining Metal As A Jeweler 15:26

4M ago15:26

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In today’s episode, I will be discussing the importance of refining precious metals as a jeweler. If you are working in silver, even in small amounts as a hobbyist or student this episode will have very important information. Collecting metal dust and scraps will prevent you from losing the money you’ve invested into those materials, it is more env…

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Selling $8000 During An Instagram Live With Special Guest Chelsea Leigh 22:13

5M ago22:13

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In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to sell your jewelry during an Instagram live with special guest Chelsea Leigh Jewelry. Chelsea makes each piece of jewelry from her home studio in North Carolina, she has been a full-time jeweler for over three years. Chelsea has been successfully doing Instagram live sales since 2020 and it’s been a ma…

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Preventing Rust On Jewelry Tools 8:13

5M ago8:13

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In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to prevent rust on your jewelry tools and what to do when you do discover rust. You’re not gonna panic, I got you! Preventing your jewelry tools from rusting is essential for maintaining their quality and longevity. Thank you to our sponsor Pepetools you can shop through my affiliate link and each purcha…

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Organizing Jewelry Making Materials 10:12

5M ago10:12

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In today’s episode I am discussing some tips to organize your sheet metal, wires, chains and other materials for Jewelry! Join my Patreon community for exclusive discounts, monthly giveaways and more! https://www.patreon.com/metalsmithsociety Tip for using file folders to organize your materials from @cindyliebeljewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p…

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Selling Your Jewelry Through Instagram With Special Guest The Wild Pine 27:38

6M ago27:38

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In today's episode I will be discussing four tips for selling your jewelry using Instagram with special guest Laura Niblack. Laura is @thewildpine on Instagram, she currently has over 56,000 followers and has made thousands of sales to all fifty states and over ten countries, all through her Instagram page. She has been supporting her family throug…

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Getting Started Making Jewelry 15:03

6M ago15:03

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In today’s episode I want to talk to beginner jewelers and folks who are interested in getting started. I am going to provide resources for where to find classes in person and online plus basic tools and equipment. Materials to get started, safety resources, book recommendations and even some consideration for those that think they might one day wa…

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When Instagram Posts Go Viral 16:49

6M ago16:49

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In today’s episode I am going to talk about some of our tips that went viral with millions of views. What made them go viral, what happened as a result of them going viral and I’m going to share the experiences of two women in our community that also had posts go viral. It’s an interesting topic so stay tuned! Stats are from March 2024 and will lik…

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Being Spectacular w/ artist LaNia Roberts 1:34:17

6M ago1:34:17

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It’s an instant classic for you today on the Noize! We got the wonderful LaNia Roberts on the show and she came with all the energy, honesty and transparency that we needed in our studios. LaNia talks about how she got her big personality, empowering herself through art and the inner thoughts that artists feel and don’t often speak on. There is a t…

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Modifying Jewelry Tools 12:43

6M ago12:43

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On today's episode, we're going to explore a topic that's sure to be of interest to every jewelry maker out there. Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your tools, wishing they could just work a little bit better for you? Well, you're in luck because today, I'm going to share some invaluable tips on how you can modify your existing jewelry …

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Bezel Tips 15:23

7M ago15:23

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In today’s episode I am going to share some tips about bezels, how to prevent your stones from getting stuck before you’re ready to set, what to do if they do get stuck. I’ll cover what to do if a bezel is too short or too tall, or too snug! I’ll also go over a sawing tip, a sanding tip and a soldering tip! Having an email list is crucial if you ru…

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Expressions in Linoleum w/ printmaker Tenjin Ikeda 1:14:02

7M ago1:14:02

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Today on the Noize we got printmaker, Tenjin Ikeda! he has been making art as for over 30 years and its been a journey across all kinds of mediums. From painting, to dancing, to sculpting, to printmaking, Tenjin has been open to where his talents and opportunity take him. We learn about Tenjin and his philosophy on making work. We nerd out a little…

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Safety First 10:33

7M ago10:33

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In today’s episode, I am talking about safety when it comes to jewelry making. I will go through my recommended list of safety tools that every jeweler should have whether they’re a hobbyist or professional. As a disclosure I am not providing any medical advice on this podcast. Checkout Dovetail Workwear, my favorite pants and coveralls for working…

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In Solder We Trust 10:10

7M ago10:10

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In today’s episode I will be discussing soldering tips! How you can use potatoes and pennies as soldering props but I’ll explain why you can’t use just any penny! Today’s podcast sponsor is Sandgren clogs. They have become my favorite footwear in my studio. They are comfortable and super cute. Sandgren is offering our community 10% off your order w…

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The Way For You w/ artist Ify Chiejina 1:25:37

7M ago1:25:37

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Ify Chiejina is a self taught artist making her way in art world. JB found her work after she created a beautiful print with master printmaker, Curlee Holton, at Raven Fine Art Editions. Ify talks about her work with Curlee and how she has navigated being a self taught artist and building the career that she wants. Her previous and recently announc…

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Photographing Jewelry Is Hard 10:43

7M ago10:43

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In today’s episode I am going to share my top tips for photographing your jewelry to sell and I will also be sharing inexpensive photography hacks that have been shared by our community over the years. Today’s episode sponsor is Replica Surfaces, they make lightweight photography backgrounds you can use to get consistent photos of your latest jewel…

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The Tip Made Me Buy It 10:25

7M ago10:25

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In today’s episode I am discussing some of the product recommendations shared by our community that I purchased as soon as they sent me the tip. Everything from a mini vacuum that collects your precious metal dust, wooden storage drawers for your stone hoard, an inexpensive solution to store your stamp collection and a tool that has gone viral in t…

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I'm Not A Gold Expert 12:06

8M ago12:06

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In today's episode I am talking about working in gold, and how it differs from silver. I will be sharing some tips and considerations so you start experimenting with confidence! Checkout Dovetail Workwear my favorite pants and coveralls for working in my studio (and garden!) Use code METALSMITHSOCIETY to save $10 off your order: https://www.dovetai…

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Stamping Drama 11:17

8M ago11:17

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In today’s episode I am talking about stamping jewelry which appears… deceptively simple. I will talk about tools, best practices and share some of the awesome tips our community has shared over the years. You can create your own custom logo stamp with ImpressArt, they are quick, affordable and come in five different sizes. Shop here: http://shrsl.…

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Miami Noize pt 3 w/ Ben Munoz and Jeremiah Ojo 46:44

8M ago46:44

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Your boy JBarber manage to sit with two people from the Studio Noize fam while down at Miami Art Week. First up is Ben Muñoz, Chicano printmaker we talked to at Print Austin. JB met up with Ben and attended a bunch of the satellite fairs like Untitled, NADA, Ink, Prizm, and Pinta. We recorded a conversation riding in traffic after leaving Pinta. Yo…

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Using A Toothbrush To Set A Stone 10:10

8M ago10:10

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In today’s episode I will be discussing soldering clay, using a toothbrush to set stones, and using nail polish on your saw blades. Be sure to check out my book, Metalsmith Society’s Guide To Jewelry Making. Available internationally and you can also purchase a signed copy from directly me: https://metalsmithsociety.com/pages/book As mentioned in t…

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Save Your Fingers While Sanding 10:26

8M ago10:26

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Welcome to the first ever Metalsmith Society podcast episode! My goal is to be able to discuss some the most popular tips we have shared as a community on Instagram @metalsmithsociety often after a tip is shared there is gold in comments! Great questions, valid counterpoints and entirely different techniques suggested. So join me for this episode a…

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Miami Noize pt 2 w/ Women’s LIVE Artist Studio 29:38

8M ago29:38

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Live from outside of SCOPE we chat it up with Martha A Wade and Reisha from the Women’s LIVE Artist Studio. They had a wonderful journey from Chicago to Miami Art Week. They talk with us about process of showing at the fair and some insights on the interactions with attendees and how it all working into their plans for the studio. Time is a premium…

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Miami Noize pt 1 w/ Valerie Francis 23:42

9M ago23:42

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Studio Noize done hit the big time! We’re back with a special series of episodes recorded at Miami Art Week. We’ve heard so much about Art Basel, the awesome art fairs on South Beach, The grand event of Art Basel. We are taking you behind the scenes to see what is really going on. Miami Noize is a series of episodes records live during Miami Art We…

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Push and Pull w/ printmaker Althea Murphy-Price 1:08:59

1y ago1:08:59

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The wonderful Althea Murphy-Price joins the Studio Noize fam today! Althea is an awesome printmaker and professor at the University of Tennessee- Knoxville. Her work explores the politics and culture of Black women’s hair. She’s not confined to one medium in her exploration. She does lithography, screenprinting, collage, photography, and 3D printin…

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New Foundations w/ curator, director Faron Manuel 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

The new director of the BAIA Foundation, Faron Manuel returns to the Noize! Faron and JBarber talk about his years of experience as a curator and writer that took him from Clark Atlanta Museum as a docent to the High Museum of Art and now his new role at Black Art In America. Faron talks about his plans for the foundation, new partnerships and prog…

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Part of the Community w/ art collector Kerry Davis

1y ago

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The Postman is here! We got the esteemed collector Kerry Davis joining the Studio Noize fam. Kerry built his legendary collection while working 30 years as a postman at USPS. How impressive is his collection? Well, it’s in the middle of a 5-year national museum tour, and he could have a whole other show from work currently up in his home. The colle…

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Connections w/ art collector Ashley Lee 1:06:33

1y ago1:06:33

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We’re covering the other side of this art game today! Ashley Lee, a lawyer by day and art collector, every other moment of her life. Ashley is committed to building her art collection, and we discuss how she does it. It’s a little bit of budgeting, a little bit of research, and a whole lot of passion for the work that she loves. We break down thing…

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A Strong Spirit w/ artist Leroy Campbell 1:02:55

1y ago1:02:55

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It’s always an honor to bring on one of the greats in Black art. We got Leroy Campbell joining the Studio Noize fam! Leroy has been an artist for 31 years, and his signature neckbone paintings can be seen worldwide. We talk about Leroy’s path to becoming an artist, from how he created his signature neck bone work to how he honors his culture and em…

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Shifting Time w/ Berrisford Boothe and Klare Scarborough 1:12:03

1+ y ago1:12:03

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The new book Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021 collects the art, poems, essays, and statements of over 70 African American artists as a glimpse into their lives during the pandemic years. Co-editors Berrisford Boothe and Klare Scarborough join the podcast to discuss this passion project that includes some of the Studio Noize fam lik…

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Dancing with the Muses w/ curator Lauren Tate Baeza 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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Lauren Tate Baeza is the curator of African Art at the High Museum in Atlanta and recently curated an amazing exhibition featuring the work of African printmaker, Bruce Onobrakpeya. We got Lauren on the show today to talk about the exhibition (you know your boy JB loves the prints!), the approach to contemporary African art, Bruce Onobrakpeya’s lon…

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Do the Work w/ artist Chris Clark 1:07:06

1+ y ago1:07:06

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Today we got Jacksonville artist, muralist, painter, Chris Clark on the Noize! Make sure you follow Chris everywhere you can to see how vibrant and experimental an art practice can be. You’ll see him painting a mural one day, hitting you with some Midjourney collaborations the next. This type of energy is always great to see. This episode we talk a…

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Say More, Do More w/ fabric artist Dawn Williams Boyd 1:05:09

1+ y ago1:05:09

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If there ever was an artist that wasn't scared to say what needed to be said, it’s Dawn Williams Boyd. Whether it is issues of gun violence, abortion, or voting rights, she will make sure she shares her feelings about it in her wonderful cloth paintings. We talk to Dawn about her recent exhibition, Tip of the Iceberg at Fort Gavsenvoort in New York…

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Proper Preparation w/ tax preparer Esohe Galbreath 51:16

1+ y ago51:16

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Studio Noize wants to make sure that you are handling your art business properly. We are bringing back our resident tax specialist, Esohe Galbreath with Sohe Solutions , to give the fam some tax tips and help us start to get our affairs in order. Artists do a lot of freelance work, but we still need to ensure we stay out of trouble with Uncle Sam. …

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Stink Pink Gators and Furs (replay) w/ artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards 1:10:00

1+ y ago1:10:00

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The Noize is giving you a special episode replay with one of the best contemporary artists in the game, Jamea Richmond-Edwards. The 7 Mile girl, joins the podcast to talk about her amazing mixed media work. Her work centers Black women fully and unapologetically. She crafts narratives around her life experiences growing up in Detroit in the ’90s. W…

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Explore and Discover w/ artist Baseera Khan 1:06:06

1+ y ago1:06:06

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The Exhibit, on MTV and the Smithsonian Channel, introduced America to the wonderful, brilliant Baseera Khan, and she joins Studio Noize to talk all about it. Baseera has been making her performances, sculptures, and installations for years, and her work explores materials and their intersections with identity. She talks about being on the show, he…

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Genuine Curiosity w/ journalist Dometi Pongo 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

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Every great show needs a well-dressed superstar host, and on The Exhibit, we had Dometi Pongo! JB and Dometi go behind the scenes of the MTV and Smithsonian Channel’s art competition show and talk about the cast, the challenges, the art, and the memorable moments that didn’t make it to the screen. Dometi explains where his love for art started and …

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Art Goals w/ painter Jennifer Warren 1:31:22

1+ y ago1:31:22

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Straight from MTV and the Smithsonian Channel, we got one of the stars of The Exhibit, Jennifer Warren! We’ve been watching Jennifer do her thing the last few weeks on the art docuseries as the self-taught artist in the group, inspiring viewers with her beautiful oil paintings. Jennifer and your boy, JBarber, discuss the experience of being on real…

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The Art Ecosystem w/ artist Najee Dorsey 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

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So many articles are coming out about Atlanta becoming a major hub for the art world. Who decides if Atlanta has arrived? Who gets to represent the city? What does Atlanta have or need to reach this new status? There’s no one better to talk about this than Najee Dorsey. As an artist, gallery owner, art dealer, and collector, he’s been on all sides …

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