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First thoughts of internationally acclaimed artist Amir Fallah are of a talented creator who has "made it" in the art world. But did he really get his first big exhibition break right here in Kansas City?

In this ArtMoves podcast episode, Amir shares his sage thoughts ranging from impressions of the art scene in the Midwest, to fresh perspective on the roles of curators and gallerists, to advice that may help new artists avoid a common mistake.

Plus, what are his next steps?

What makes an art collector tick?

In this episode we have a great conversation with down-to-earth Matt Strange. He and his wife Mandi have built a wonderful visual art collection. And here Matt shares his insights on motivation, the value of focusing, and the impact of exposing children to art at an early age. Listen in as he knocks down the perceived elitist and financial barriers to entering this passion and pastime called art collecting. It's really for anyone!

In this episode, we speak with artist, curator, and champion of the immigrant experience, Kiki Serna.  Listen along, as she so eloquently immerses us into her world, both with her poignant art and her thought-provoking words.

Leaving other jobs, she has now taken a leap of faith to focus just on her art, and she’s had an inspiring path to this point …imagine being a wide-eyed 7-year-old seeing the grand Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for the first time, then one day showing your own artwork there!  The stories of some of her experiences in this country may tug at your heart, but you will feel all the better for having heard them.

Always having had a penchant for teaching, Kevin Demery has chosen Kansas City as his home base for serving both as a skilled art educator, and as a talented artist in his own right. Hear the stories of his powerfully engaging artwork, and his fresh thoughts on the benefits of being an artist in the Midwest. They might surprise you!

New to town, Kaitlyn B. Jones brings with her a vitality and purpose that are energizing just to listen to!  Hear about her role at the Mid-America Arts Alliance, and her trajectory as a collaborative artist and curator.  Some of her clever work will open our eyes, and minds.

A beacon of hope and quiet strength is what you might call Glenn North.  Or… lauded poet, community leader, facilitator and curator of the arts, and an artist in his own right…. the list goes on for this man of many talents. So how fortunate it is that ArtMoves was able to spend time with him.

On this episode, we hear about several inspiring upcoming projects, and gain some of his insight about art, race, and how to handle adversity with grace. Throughout, he shares interesting stories and some of his beautiful poetry, which may take your breath away.

Guaranteed you will leave this conversation having at least a slight redirection in your point of view.