Trade Secret

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Adam Chau sits down with two artists, writers, or curators each week to discuss contemporary issues in art, craft and design. Each guest drives the conversation, drawing on the episode's central theme by using their own experience working in the arts. The podcast highlights that a single issue can have multiple perspectives and that ultimately, we should disclose our trade secrets.

APR 5

Live from NCECA: Rethinking Technology with David Jones, Bri Murphy and Del Harrow

I’m back with a special live episode of Trade Secret. This episode was recorded live in Richmond for this year’s NCECA conference and features guest host David Jones talking to panelists Bri Murphy and Del Harrow. Thank you to NCECA for coproducing the episode, to Cole Collier for running sound, and to the wonderful audience that came out for this dialogue on technology. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: Bray Clay www.archiebrayclay.com

58 min
05/26/2023

The Gallery, Part 2 with Eric Botbyl

Here’s the episode that budding ceramic artists are probably waiting to hear - the inside scoop on how a gallery is run and how you can get in to one. The short answer is that there aren’t hard and fast rules to this. It might be more important though to hear the story of how a gallery actually gets started and what kind of person has the ambition to build one. Today’s guest tells us about the impetus of Companion Gallery. Welcome Eric Botbyl. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

20 min
05/23/2023

The Gallery, Part 1 with Jing Huang

Finding a gallery that’s the right fit is like dating - there are so many things to consider. Throughout this season we’ve talked to artists that have second jobs that sustain their practice, or did sales themselves. For the full-time artist that relies on the gallery system to make a living we need a dedicated episode. Our guest today talks about being a represented artist at a gallery. Welcome Jing Huang. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

19 min
05/16/2023

The Designer, Pt. 2 with Carole Epp

We’ve all probably seen it by now. That photograph that looks a little bit off; perhaps it’s the dreamy quality or maybe you noticed an extra finger on a hand…or a missing one - an image created entirely by artificial intelligence. How can clay and A.I. work together? Our guest today walks us through the ins and outs of using this new technology. Welcome Carole Epp. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

26 min
05/09/2023

The Designer, Pt. 1 with Judith Weber

The wonderful thing about ceramics is that many people can experience it with or without an education in it. There are huge swaths of people, much more than makers, that buy and appreciate pottery without the predisposition to why something looks formally good or conceptually resonant - they just like it. Today’s guest designed one of the most iconic and popular teapots in American design history. Welcome Judith Weber. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

25 min
05/02/2023

The Student, Pt. 2 with Nick Deford

So far, I’ve interviewed many guests within academia and I want to shift the focus on education from the degree-seeking track to a more community-based environment. My next guest brings life to these environments and is the Chief Program Officer at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Welcome Nick DeFord. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

22 min
04/26/2023

The Student, Pt. 1 with Micah Sweezie

After many years in the field, I’ve seen there are as many ways to learn as there are artists. Today on the show sculptor Micah Sweezie talks about going to school in the time of Covid at SAIC in Chicago. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

24 min
04/13/2023

The Resident, Pt. 2 with Claire Brassil

Looking for a residency? Listen to the Outreach Coordinator at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Claire Brassil, talk about the residency experience in Newcastle, Maine. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to Electric kilns, ...and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com The Bray is actively committed to promoting, celebrating, and sustaining the ceramic arts through its residency program, education center, and gallery. www.archiebray.org

23 min

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Season 2 Trailer!

On season two of Trade Secret host Adam Chau delves into the professions of the field from makers to curators, and everyone in between. Look for new weekly episodes starting Feb. 28th. For more info visit www.brickyardnetwork.org/tradesecret.

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9 Ratings

Snorefest

06/10/2022

Mt Airy Malbec

Host is opportunistic, self-indulgent, and worst of all... BORING!!! Placates to guests and backs away from critical questions. Sick of certain names in American ceramics being upheld on a pedestal rather than being held accountable. ZERO stars.

Adam Chau sits down with two artists, writers, or curators each week to discuss contemporary issues in art, craft and design. Each guest drives the conversation, drawing on the episode's central theme by using their own experience working in the arts. The podcast highlights that a single issue can have multiple perspectives and that ultimately, we should disclose our trade secrets.