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Art Ladders: The Creative Climb

Valerie Allen and Armin Mersmann
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Join us on Art Ladders, the Creative Climb, where we explore the inspiring journeys of artists and uncover the wisdom they've gained along the way. In each episode, hosts Valerie Allen and Armin Mersmann delve into the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs of artists. They interject their own experiences in their “coffee talk” style episodes between the two of them. Once a month, Val and Ar... more

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Recent Guests

Shelley Stevens
Director of Golden Apple Residencies
Golden Apple Studio
Episode: Episode 114: Tools of the Trade for Artists
Melissa Rodway
Writer and founder of Fly, known for her travel blog and podcast
Fly Travel Podcast
Episode: Episode 112: The Art of Adventure: A Journey with Melissa Rodway
Amy Scalia
Founder of Local Creator Studio and Marketing Director at ADC Fine Art
ADC Fine Art
Episode: Episode 110: Creative Storytelling with Amy Scalia
Sarah Z. Short
Collage artist and printmaker from Rhode Island, with a background in English teaching.
Tassad Collective Gallery, Dryden Gallery in Providence, Rhode Island
Episode: The Collage World of Sarah Z. Short
Kathryn Goldman
Intellectual property and creative law attorney, practicing artist
Goldman and Minton, Creative Law Center
Episode: Episode 106: Empowering Creatives with Legal Knowledge with Kathryn Goldman
Sam Dienst
Tapestry Weaver and Sculptor
Independent Artist
Episode: Episode 105: Weaving Success: Sam Dienst's Artistic Journey
Whitney Vosburgh
Gallery Director at Mothers Art Gallery, internationally exhibited artist, photographer, author, and speaker.
Mothers Art Gallery
Episode: Episode 103 with Gallery Director Whitney Vosburgh of Mothers Art Gallery
Christopher Kahler
Artist and Department Chair for Art and Design at Eastern Illinois University.
Eastern Illinois University
Episode: Conversation with Chris Kahler: Artist and Professor of Art
Annamieka Hopps
Product Education Specialist at Artwork Archive, experienced artist and mentor
Artwork Archive
Episode: "Mastering Art Inventory Management with Annamieka Hopps of Artwork Archive"

Hosts

Valerie Allen
Co-host of Art Ladders: The Creative Climb; host with extensive involvement in artistic residencies and community-building.
Armin Mersmann
Host of The Creative Climb; co-host with deep involvement in art discussions and community.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Dissapointing

    I listed today to hear Samantha Williams Chapelsky talk about HER career, not to listen to the hosts constantly interrupt her with their own stories. These two really need to listen more and talk less. Very annoying to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
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    chickendinnows
    United Statesa year ago
  • So inspiring

    I love listening to Val and Armin really explore a creative life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S16590
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great!

    Love the effort and passion these hosts put into their show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crame1tj
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid, story-driven discussions and the focus on practical creativity.
Some critique the hosts' interruptions during guest segments, noting room for smoother conversations.
Fans highlight the show's emphasis on community, mentorship, and resilience in the arts.

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Episode 98: Conversation with Emma Golden on the Golden Foundation's Residencies.
Q: How would they find that application?
The application is accessible through their website, with announcements made on social media.
Episode 98: Conversation with Emma Golden on the Golden Foundation's Residencies.
Q: Do you have any deadlines for the residency application season?
The application opens on June 23rd and closes August 13th each year for the following year's residency.
Episode 98: Conversation with Emma Golden on the Golden Foundation's Residencies.
Q: Can you go through the logistics of what you need from the artist to be considered for a residency?
It's a streamlined application requiring eight images, an artist statement, a background bio, and references, with an emphasis on the applicant's goals for the Golden Foundation's support.
The Collage World of Sarah Z. Short
Q: Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur?
I had to figure it out. I had to because if you want to have any sort of income, I had to know how to run my art practice as a business.
The Collage World of Sarah Z. Short
Q: Can you tell us, as a teacher who had lots of creativity behind her, some of your wildest lesson plans and how that may relate to the visual arts?
I would always bring in some sort of art into it because middle school students have so much energy. I did a Greek mythology lesson where we made hundreds of little cardboard bookmark looms, and we would read the myth and then weave.

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The show centers on artists' journeys, creative processes, and the practical realities of making a life in the arts. Through candid conversations, hosts share lessons on experimentation, collaboration, storytelling in art marketing, legal considerations, and the role of residencies and communities in artistic growth. A distinctive feature is the informal mix of coffee-talk banter between two long-running hosts and monthly guest interviews that explore resilience, mentorship, and the evolving art landscape. Listeners can expect actionable tips, personal narratives, and a strong emphasis on persistence and community as core drivers of artistic success.

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1. Shelley Stevens
2. Melissa Rodway
3. Amy Scalia
4. Sarah Z. Short
5. Kathryn Goldman
6. Sam Dienst
7. Whitney Vosburgh
8. Christopher Kahler

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