Positive Space: Conversation in Art Foundations

Foundations in Art: Theory and Education
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Positive Space is a podcast providing opportunities for those passionate about art foundations to discuss and promote excellence in the development and teaching of college level foundations in art studio and art history classes.

  1. Episode 39: FATE at MACCA

    04/17/2019

    Episode 39: FATE at MACCA

    This episode of Positive Space feature interviews with participants in the FATE affiliate session at the Mid-America College Art Association (MACCA) Conference. At the FATE panel, participants were asked to find or think up something that made them uncomfortable and then go do it. Afterwards those participants returned to discuss their uncomfortable situation and what their experience was during and after.

    40 min
  2. Episode 38: Andrew McCauley

    03/29/2019

    Episode 38: Andrew McCauley

    We speak with Andrew McCauley, Vice President of FATE's Biennial Conference. He speaks about the upcoming conference, Foundations in Flux, and all the events surrounding it, how it's different from past conferences what to do in Columbus. Andrew is an Assistant Professor at the Columbus College of Art and Design, where he is the Director of Core Studio.

    35 min
  3. Episode 37: Micahel Arrigio

    10/24/2018

    Episode 37: Micahel Arrigio

    How can we encourage students to be comfortable in the discomfort of the creative process? How can we stay energized in a field where burn out is very common? We unpack these questions and many more with Professor of Art and Coordinator of Graduate Studies at Bowling Green State University, Michael Arrigo while attending the Mid America College Art Conference [MACAA] in Nebraska, earlier this month.

    40 min
  4. Episode 36: Libby McFalls

    10/10/2018

    Episode 36: Libby McFalls

    Positive Space talks with Libby McFalls, Professor of Art and Foundations Coordinator at Columbus State University. She discusses how to change a foundations curriculum by asking "What are we good at?" how to balance life, art and teaching and her role on the board of Integrative Teaching International. She received her MFA in Print Media from Cranbrook Academy of Art (MI) and earned her BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design (OH). Her work has been included in numerous exhibitions nationally, including the Athica Athens Institute, Jaffe and Friede Gallery, Hopkins Center, and the Cade Center for Fine Arts. Additionally, she serves as the VP of Programming for Integrated Teaching International.

    56 min
  5. Episode 35: Guen Montgomery

    09/26/2018

    Episode 35: Guen Montgomery

    Positive Space talks with Guen Montgomery MACAA representative for the FATE Board of Directors. She discusses the changing curriculum at the University Illinois Urbana-Champaign and turns the table on host Valerie Hanks. Guen Montgomery is a multidisciplinary artist whose work investigates identity through studies of gender, regional narrative and family mythology. Guen received her BFA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and her MFA in printmaking from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Currently Guen lives in Urbana, IL, where she teaches art foundations and printmaking at The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

    1 hr
  6. Episode 34: Joshua Brinlee

    09/12/2018

    Episode 34: Joshua Brinlee

    Joshua Brinlee discusses his role as Foundations Coordinator at the University of Mississippi, the idea of living in the question and the tenure process. Joshua Brinlee received his MFA in Studio Art form Memphis College of Art. He was born in Morgan City, Louisiana and grew up in Franklin, Tennessee. Currently, he lives in Memphis, Tennessee and holds the position of Assistant Professor Foundations Coordinator in the Art and Art History Department at the University of Mississippi. He considers himself a multidisciplinary artist and has a deep passion for teaching foundations. Through a variety of media, Brinlee examines and challenges the societal constructs that inform and define culture, gender, and identity.

    43 min
  7. Episode #33: Anthony Watkins

    06/27/2018

    Episode #33: Anthony Watkins

    In this episode Positive Space sits down with Anthony Watkins, Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Sam Houston State University. Watkins discusses foundations effect on Graphic Design, teaching professionalism in his field and inspirations for students.

    1h 13m
  8. Episode # 32: Michael Marks

    06/13/2018

    Episode # 32: Michael Marks

    In this episode Positive Space speaks with Michael Marks, Associate Professor of Art and Foundations Program Coordinator at the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University. Michael discusses the foundations program at Anderson University and the release of FATE in Review.

    39 min
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