First Coat
Discussing public art, how it’s made, and why it matters. Join your host Stephanie Eche, artist and owner of Distill Creative, as she interviews artists, cultural producers, designers, and funders involved in the creation of public art projects. You’ll learn about murals, creative activations, and art projects that are in plazas, parks, and luxury apartment buildings.
Episodes
30 episodes
Public Art with Angela Anderson Adams - Ep 29
Angela Anderson Adams has worked as a curator and arts administrator for nearly 40 years and spent half of those directing Arlington Public Art. Under her leadership, Arlington Public Art has grown from being one of the first developer-sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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45:06
Intentionally Designing Public Art with Nicole Mueller - Ep 28
Nicole Mueller is a full-time visual artist and painter based in San Francisco. Her work includes large-scale paintings, murals, and installations that mimic the effects of stained glass. Her work explores the complexity of color, states of flu...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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49:48
Weaving Together: Artist Panel with Kimberly Bush, Stephanie Eche, and Traci Johnson - Ep 27
This week we have a live recording of the panel that accompanied the textile exhibition, Belonging. Belonging is a contemporary visual art exhibition highlighting three Brooklyn artists — Kimberly Bush, Traci Johnson, and myse...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:30:34
Art Inventory, Art and Health, and Creative Career with Elysian Koglmeier - Ep 26
This week on First Coat we have Elysian Koglmeier, Head of Growth for Artwork Archive. In this episode we discuss the importance of art in health care settings, best practices for kee...
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52:31
Art Career, Large-Scale Artwork, and Motherhood with Marela Zacarías - Ep 25
This week on First Coat we have artist Marela Zacarías. I first discovered Zacarías' artwork (Mannahatta) years ago at the William Vale hotel. I've sinc...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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50:06
How to Budget for a Public Art Project
Ever struggle with putting together a budget for your art project? In this episode I share my tips on how to put together a budget for a public art project. Show notes & get a free budget template:
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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10:49
Jen Hewett: Women of Color in Craft and Community
This week on First Coat we have Jen Hewett. Jen Hewett is a printmaker, surface designer, textile artist, and author based in the Hudson Valley. She recently came out with her second book
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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57:50
How to Hire a Mural Artist
In this episode I share tips on how to hire a mural artist for your next mural project. If you are still looking for an artist for your project, check out my video on how to find a mural artist. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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7:49
Public Space Design with J. Manuel Mansylla
This week on First Coat we have J. Manuel Mansylla (Manman). Manman is Principal of FANTÁSTICA, leading placemaking, design, and branding projects. FANTÁSTICA specializes in transformative projects to revitalize underutilized assets and u...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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38:35
Art in Public Space with Mallory Rukshana Nezam
This week on First Coat we have Mallory Rukhsana Nezam. Mallory is a cross-sector culture-maker who loves cities and believes that we have the tools to make them more just and joyful. She specializes in public art, creative placemaking/keeping/...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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54:16
Public Art and Equity with Amina Kache Cooper
This week on First Coat we have Amina Cooper. Amina is a curator, public arts consultant and public art policy strategist and founder of Amewa Fine Art. She has over a decade of experience working with fine art and public art collections ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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48:07
Art in Retail Space & View Ocean Meets Sky Online
This week on First Coat I share an exhibition I have up at High Line Nine in Chelsea called Handmade Landscapes: Ocean Meets Sky. I also share four ways that retail shops can feature art in the...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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12:23
Isa Rodrigues on Textiles and The Ultimate Public Art
This week on First Coat we have Isa Rodrigues. Isa is a textile artist and educator from Portugal, currently based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the Co-Executive Director at
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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44:10
Alexandra Gonzalez on Public Space Design & Working with Artists
This week on First Coat we have Alexandra Gonzalez. Alexandra is the President and Co-Founder of Hive Public Space, a Women-led urban design and placemaking start-up based in New York City. She is an architect, urban designer, entrepreneu...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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45:04
How to Find a Mural Artist
In this episode I give tips on how to find the best mural artist for your project. There are three steps to finding the best mural artist for your project:Step 1: Write a creative brief. Step 2: Do a local and online search....
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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11:21
How Much Should You Pay An Artist?
I’m kicking off season two of the First Coat podcast! This season I’ll be sharing more about how I do what I do: curate and project manage site-specific artworks. This first episode is about how much you should pay an artist. Show Notes...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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12:51
Jordana Vasquez on Starting WOC/CS, Grassroots Public Art, and Being Curious
This week on First Coat we have Jordana Vasquez. Jordana and I met at a Placemaking conference a few years ago and we've stayed in touch ever since. Jordana studied architecture and has worked in design, art, community development, and sustaina...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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52:02
Atentamente Una Fresa on Mural Development, Inspiration, and Creative Briefs
Atentamente Una Fresa is an artist based in Mexico City. We discuss the new normal for mural installations, how she started doing public art, how music affects her work, the benefits of art in public space, the benefits of doing art with commun...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:38
Stephanie Eche's Gift Guide for Artists & Podcasters
It's me, Stephanie, your host of First Coat! This week I'm sharing my Gift Guide based on my experience as an artist, podcast creator, and creative business owner. I link to everything I I share in the show notes. Let me know what you're giftin...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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11:12
Massimo Mongiardo on Developing a Personal Style, Mural Designs for Clients, and Influences
Massimo Mongiardo is an artist based in Miami, Florida, but we met while he was working on a project here in NYC. He's done various murals across the country and launched an Etsy store selling his prints earlier this year. I spoke with Massimo ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:05:33
Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann on Paper, Landscapes, and Building an Art Career
Based in Washington, DC, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann creates work in her studio and in public space. She has held various residencies and fellowships, including a Fulbright grant to Taiwan and Arts and Humanities grant in DC. She has exhibited at th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:02:13
Lym Moreno on style, pseudonyms, and wheat pasting
Born in Venezuela, Lym currently lives and works in Vienna. Also known as Mosta, she creates works in public space where she constantly experiences different contexts and formats. She combines a diversity of media and techniques such as collage...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:15:02
Magda Love on Being an Artist, Staying Focused, and Being Prepared
Born in Argentina, Magda Love has lived in New York City for more than a decade. Mostly know by her colorful street art and big public works. Magda is an artist originally from Argentina and has been in NYC f...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:06:24
Betsy Casañas on Her Process, Parachute Cloth, and Collaboration
Betsy Casañas is a Visual and Public Artist, an educator, a community activist and an organizer based in Philadelphia and Puerto Rico. She is the director of A Seed on Diamond Gallery (S.O.D.) and founde...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:41