Artsville Crewest Studio + Sand Hill Artists Collective

In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Neuman and Stephanie Munn to discuss the importance of art in building and strengthening communities based on their personal experiences. Stephanie is the Director of the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, North Carolina, and Wendy is a photographer, fashion designer, volunteer, and marketing expert.
In our conversation, Stephanie delves into the mission of the YMCA in fostering community connections and the wide range of programs they have for people of all ages and backgrounds. We discuss Wendy’s experiences as a photographer and fashion designer, including her work with cancer patients and her efforts to bring art into various organizations and events. We also talk about the importance of building friendships, building a safe place for children and families, Wendy’s Mandala and Kaleidoscope project, the role of art in bringing people together, why community engagement is essential, and much more! Join us, as we uncover the intersection of art, community, and healing with Wendy Neuman & Stephanie Munn!
Key Points From This Episode:
A brief update on Artsville's growth and new opportunities for 2024.The unique art scene and community of Candler and Enka.YMCA’s mission to build communities through inclusive programs.How Stephanie realized the potential of the Candler and Enka communities.Fostering artist-community engagement through Wendy’s workshops.Discover the collaborations and wearable art featuring Wendy’s photography.Stephanie shares details about the latest YMCA offerings and member benefits.Wendy’s experiences photographing terminally ill children and cancer patients.Why involvement with the YMCA is critical and how to get involved.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Wendy Neuman | Clothing — https://wendynewmandesigns.com/
Wendy Neuman | Photo — https://wendyneumanphoto.com
Wendy Neuman on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/wendynewmandesigns/
Wendy Neuman on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/wendynewmandesigns/
Wendy Neuman on on Pinterest — https://za.pinterest.com/WNDesigns/
Stephanie Munn on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-mcgrath-munn-a11694275/
Stephanie Munn on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.munn/
Call Stephanie Munn — 828-273-0346
YMCA of Western North Carolina — https://ymcawnc.org/
OpenDoors Asheville — https://opendoorsasheville.org/
Arterial Network — https://artistsatriskconnection.org
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards — https://www.artandwriting.org/
Kenn Kotara — a href="https://www.kotarastudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, we introduce two bright young artists, Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey, who are making waves in Western North Carolina and beyond. Both Elizabeth and Amy recently graduated from Artsville’s First Virtual Gallery of Artists Cohort program, a digital and live marketing initiative designed to help artists succeed in the business of art. Elizabeth is a talented jewelry designer, with a passion for metalsmithing, and Amy Massey is a 2D artist and massage therapist. In our conversation we delve into their journeys, discussing their inspirations, creative processes, and the impact of the program on their careers. We unpack what keeps them inspired, juggling different jobs, how to market yourself without a gallery, their unique approaches to their work, the biggest lessons from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program, and much more! Join us as we discuss their artistic journeys, the challenges they face, and the exciting future of arts in Asheville and beyond. Tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
Introductions and background about guests Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey.Elizabeth’s journey from inheriting a studio to pursuing a sustainable metalsmithing practice.They share their main takeaways and lessons from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program.Amy discusses her unique fusion of art and bodywork and where she draws inspiration from.Discover Elizabeth’s design process and how nature influences her work.New friends and networking opportunities from the Virtual Gallery of Artists program.Explore their diverse career paths, including galleries and self-promotion through art festivals.Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities present in today's competitive art market.The vibrant arts scene in Asheville and the exciting prospects for artists in the future.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Amy Massey — https://www.amygmassey.com/
Amy Massey on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/amymasseystudio/
Ren Ren Jewelry — https://redrenjewelry.com/
Ren Ren Jewelry on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/redrenjewelry
Ren Ren Jewelry on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/redrenjewelry/
Not Real Art — https://notrealart.com/
Arterial Network — https://artistsatriskconnection.org
Appalachian State University — https://www.appstate.edu/
Sandhill Artists Collective — https://sandhillartists.wordpress.com/
Woolworth Walk — https://www.woolworthwalk.com/
Kenn Kotara — https://www.kotarastudio.com/
Michael Manes — https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-manes-97379a8b/
Blue Spiral 1 — https://bluespiral1.com/
Art Connections with Sherry Masters — a

Artworks are regularly sold at auctions around the world for record sums of money, but today’s guest believes that auctions serve a greater purpose than just growing the highest bidder’s collection. Every object is an invitation to consider our personal and collective histories through the unique and often fascinating story it has to tell. Today, you'll hear from a local auctioneer, Southern fine art specialist, and Senior Vice President of Brunk Auctions, Lauren Brunk. Brunk is a private auction house specializing in the sale of fine art, jewelry, antique furniture, coins, and countless other areas of collecting ranging from contemporary art to antiquities. In this episode, Lauren offers some insight into the world of auctions, the types of people that make up the buyers and sellers, how auctions retell the stories of the items they sell, and so much more. For a comprehensible guide to the secondary art market, be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
Defining the secondary art market and how it differs from the primary art market.How virtual art sales have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic.The wide variety of people who make up Brunk’s buyer and seller communities.Ways that auctions retell the story of the items they sell.Insight into the relationship between auction houses and museums.Lauren’s relationship with the Black Potter, Jim McDowell.How Brunk supports the next generation of art storytellers through community outreach.What the objects at art auctions can teach us about value.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Brunk Auctions — https://brunkauctions.com/
Brunk Auctions on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/brunkauctions/
Email Brunk Auctions — info@brunkauctions.com
Lauren Brunk on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brunk-291ab51/
Lauren Brunk on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/laurenb1969/
Jim McDowell — https://blackpotter.com/
‘Jim McDowell: The Need to Look Back in Order to Move Forward’ (Episode 13) — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/jim-mcdowell/
Nasher Museum of Art — https://nasher.duke.edu/
Ogden Museum of Southern Art — https://ogdenmuseum.org/
A Question of Value: Stories from the Life of an Auctioneer — https://www.amazon.com/dp/1469678098
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio — a href="https://creweststudio.com/" rel="noopener...

You wouldn’t think that a town of under 500 people could be home to a thriving art gallery, let alone two competing ones across the road from one another. But in Bakersville, North Carolina, that is exactly the case. Joining us today is Andy Palmer, who co-owns the In Tandem gallery with his wife Silvia Ferrari-Palmer on the main street, and Vicki Essig, who runs Mica, another beautiful gallery just across the road. We talk with Andy and Vicki about their work as artists, and how the symbiotic relationship between their two galleries has contributed to the rich artistic community of Bakersville. Tuning in you’ll learn about the process behind Vicki’s incredible artworks (woven by silkworms!) and how her small community has supported her labor-intensive creations. She also shares the powerful story of a pair of silk overalls made in honor of civil rights activist, Joyce Ladner, how they were sold to a descendent of hers, and what this fortuitous connection demonstrates about community building. We hear from Andy about how his wife’s digital outreach transformed their gallery, the immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online sales, and how he utilizes his background in ceramics to find artists for their gallery. Our conversation also covers Mica and In Tandem’s approach to branding, the Toe River Council’s important work supporting artists, and details about Artsville's new virtual gallery of artists. To hear all the fascinating details of this thriving artistic community and how to partner with other galleries, be sure to tune in!
Key Points From This Episode:
Get to know today’s guests, Andy Palmer and Vicki Essig.Insight into Vicki’s weaving artworks and how she uses silkworms for her threads.The benefits of being part of a small community and how they have supported her process.Details of Andy and his wife Silvia’s gallery, In Tandem.How Silvia improved digital outreach and how COVID-19 increased their online sales.Where they find their artists and how Andy uses his expertise as a ceramics artist.Vicki’s gallery Mica and its location across from In Tandem in their small town, Bakersville.How they work together instead of competing with one another.Mica’s selection process and how they support their artists.How Bakersfield’s thriving artistic community has supported economic growth in Bakersville.An overview of how In Tandem and Mica approaches branding.The Toe River Arts Council and their impactful work supporting artists.Details about the Hilloween event in the Blue Ridge Mountains.Learn about Artsville’s exciting new virtual gallery of artists.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Andy Palmer — https://www.intandemgallery.com/andy-palmer-bio
In Tandem Gallery — https://www.intandemgallery.com/
Vicki Essig — https://www.vickiessig.com/
Mica — https://www.micagallerync.com/
Penland School of Craft — https://penland.org/
The Toe River Arts Council — https://toeriverarts.org/
Hilloween — https://www.hilloweennc.org/
Hilloween: A Mechanism for Unity with Gina Phillips — a href="https://www.artsvilleusa.com/hilloween-a-mechanism-for-unity-with-gina-phillips/" rel="noopener...

If you’re a regular listener of the Artsville Podcast, you are already familiar with the rich creative spirit of Asheville and the historical significance of arts and crafts in the region. We like to shout it from the rooftops! But did you know that Asheville is a world-class tourism destination for so many other reasons too? Today, we are joined by Marla Tambellini, Senior VP of Marketing at Explore Asheville, our local Convention and Visitors Bureau, to find out what makes Artsville such a desirable place to visit. “There are a lot of communities that can say they have food, they have music, they have art,” says Marla, “but I think there's a special combination that makes Asheville stand out.” In this episode, Marla highlights some of the various attractions in our special corner of North Carolina and offers some insight into the ways that Explore Asheville promotes economic development in the area, champions local artists, and invites a growing number of visitors each year. Tune in for a glimpse into what makes Asheville so unique!
Key Points From This Episode:
The significance of arts and crafts in Asheville and why it's integral to the visitor economy.Asheville’s eclectic community and the vibrancy that draws people in.Strategic ways that Explore Asheville promotes economic development.Insight into the profile of visitors that Asheville attracts.How Explore Asheville champions local artists and elevates art organizations.The unique creative spirit that draws people to Asheville.Learn how to apply for Artsville’s Virtual Gallery of Artists!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Marla Tambellini on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlatambellini/
Marla Tambellini on X — https://twitter.com/ashevillecvb
Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau — https://www.ashevillecvb.com/
Explore Asheville — https://www.exploreasheville.com/
Art Connection with Sherry Masters — https://www.arttoursasheville.com/
Artsville Virtual Gallery of Artists — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/featured-artists/
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/
Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/

In today’s episode of Artsville, you’ll hear from Gina Phillips, a dear friend and someone who has played an integral part in the growth and development of Mitchell County, North Carolina. Gina’s commitments to the Penland School of Craft, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and rural education efforts in Mitchell County helped birth the idea for Hilloween, a countywide event that unites several areas over something we all love: spooky season! Hilloween is a natural expression of Gina's love for the theater and her years of performing and producing in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Join us as she shares how the event leverages the county's strong arts heritage and introduces a new generation of Mitchell County residents to the magic and beauty of the arts. We also discuss what to expect from the 2023 edition, how Hilloween acts as a “mechanism for unity,” and Gina even sings us a few bars of 'Good Old Mountain Dew’ from Lulu Belle and Scotty Wiseman, plus so much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to Hilloween and the annual Halloween party that inspired it.Gina’s goals for economic and cultural development in Mitchell County.How art brings people together (and attracts outsiders to underserved communities).Insight into Gina’s collaboration with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.Ways that Hilloween leverages Mitchell County’s strong cultural heritage.What you can expect from the 2023 edition of Hilloween!Why Gina refers to this year’s event as the “Bringing Dale McCurry Home Tour.”

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Gian Phillips on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-phillips-a848a616/
Hilloween – https://www.hilloweennc.org/
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) – https://www.uncsa.edu/
Samuel L. Phillips Family Foundation – https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/phillips-family-foundation/
Artsville — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/
Artsville Podcast — https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/
Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/
Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/
Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/
Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/
Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/