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Perceived Value

Sarah Rachel Brown
Jewelry
Penland School Of Craft
Brooklyn Metal Works
New York City Jewelry Week
Education
Colombia
Specific Gravity
Penland Winter Residency
Craft
Ceramics
Mentorship
Sustainable Practices
Artisan Techniques
Metalsmithing
Sojourner Truth
Beadwork
Arcosanti
Gemology
Community Building
Connector

Perceived Value is a podcast hosted by artist and journalist Sarah Rachel Brown, featuring radically transparent conversations about the financial and logistical realities of life as a working artist. Since 2017, the podcast has shared candid stories from makers, curators, and creative professionals worldwide, uncovering the behind-the-scenes challenges and strategies that shape sustainable artist... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes94Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In the 88th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is in Bogotá, Colombia, in February 2025, recording from the home and studio of visual artist and ceramist María Cano. It’s the last day of Sarah’s visit to Bogotá, and she’s finally fol... more

In the 87th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is just outside Medellín, Colombia, recording from the family home and studio of contemporary jeweler and author Nicolás Estrada. Nicolás and Sarah first connected on social media in 201... more

In the 86th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she visits Marcela Rozo, artist, designer, and founder of the textile brand Please Rain. With an unconventional background that combines economics, a... more

In the 85th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown records from Bogotá, Colombia, where she sits down with jeweler, educator, and designer Simón Mazuera. A graduate of Universidad de los Andes, Escola Massana in Barcelona, and MAD School... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Cano
Visual artist and ceramist from Bogotá
Salvaje studio in Bogotá
Episode: A Devotion to Service: MarĂ­a Cano
Nicolás Estrada
Jeweler from MedellĂ­n, Colombia, and author of multiple jewelry books.
Creator of jewelry inspired by Colombian culture and nature.
Episode: A Return to Colombia: Jeweler & Author Nicolás Estrada
Marcela Rozo
Textile artist and founder of Please Rain.
Please Rain
Episode: Never Letting the Craft Go: Marcela Rozo of Please Rain
SimĂłn Mazuera
An art jeweler and educator
Materia Prima Escuela de Hoxhauria
Episode: Feeds the Heart: SimĂłn Mazuera on Building a Life Through Art Jewelry
Tatiana Apráez
Colombian jeweler, designer, and educator known for integrating traditional techniques into contemporary jewelry.
Materia Prima Escuela de JoyerĂ­a
Episode: Son Madrinas: Tatiana Apráez & Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez of Materia Prima Escuela de Joyería
Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez
Colombian artist whose practice centers on jewelry as a language of exploration.
Materia Prima Escuela de JoyerĂ­a
Episode: Son Madrinas: Tatiana Apráez & Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez of Materia Prima Escuela de Joyería
Ana María Jiménez
Jewelry artist and co-curator of the Connector exhibition, with a background in architecture and fine arts.
Taller sin Borde
Episode: My First Connection: Ana María Jiménez of Taller sin Borde
Brandon Lopez
Mexican-American artist and recent Core Fellow at the Penland School of Craft
Penland School of Craft
Episode: At the Core of It: Penland Core Fellowship Then & Now with Brandon Lopez
Erin S. Daily
Co-founder of Brooklyn Metal Works, an educational lab and exhibition space
Brooklyn Metal Works
Episode: All of Their Efforts: Erin S. Daily of Brooklyn Metal Works

Host

Sarah Rachel Brown
Artist and journalist; host of Perceived Value, with a focus on transparent conversations about the financial and logistical realities of life as a working artist.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 189 ratings
  • Listen to this podcast!

    Amazing podcast, human behind it, and I completely respect and agree with her opinion on doggos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    đź’Žbđź’Ž
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing

    Sarah is an amazing woman with so much talent. I love the interview with her brother and so proud of them for working to mend their relationship and brave enough to do this podcast. Ben is a very talented artist as well. This artistic talent is very much a Brown talent. Love them both!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bright05
    United States2 years ago
  • Of extreme value to all makers and artists!

    I work alone in my jewellery studio in the Swedish forest while listening to this podcast and I feel connected to the whole world of contemporary jewellery among other topics! Learning so much, “meeting” new people and having a good time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frida176
    Sweden4 years ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    I LOVE this podcast! Candid, down to earth and inspiring. I’ve listened to most episodes several times and always pick up on something new with each listen. Great guests with really interesting careers and life paths. I love Sarah’s straight forward and open approach — asking on point questions about finances, life choices etc and offering insight and transparency into the creative/jewellery world. It’s given me a lot of inspiration and perspective and I’m always so excited when a new episode dr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebeccaEnderby
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Love loveee

    I trulyyyy love this podcast !! Every episode has beeen inspirational to my own practice . The host’s voice is not just sexy but soothing and easy to hear and very transparent and facts we all need to hear as an artist !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mami - rica
    United States4 years ago

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Guests are diverse and deeply knowledgeable across crafts.
The host guides conversations with warmth and practical insight.
Listeners praise candid discussions about income and the realities of selling art.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#2
Finland/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#2
Sweden/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#26
Sweden/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#43
Finland/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#88
Colombia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#93
Poland/Arts/Visual Arts

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Feeds the Heart: SimĂłn Mazuera on Building a Life Through Art Jewelry
Q: How did having a child affect your life?
It made me want to change how I make my living, leading me to start teaching at the university for a stable income.
Son Madrinas: Tatiana Apráez & Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez of Materia Prima Escuela de Joyería
Q: What dreams do you have for the school in the future?
We hope to have international exchanges for students so they can learn Colombian techniques and culture, including artist residencies and immersion programs.
My First Connection: Ana María Jiménez of Taller sin Borde
Q: Are architects in Colombia well compensated?
It varies, but typically if an architect is good and has their own company, they can make a decent living.
My First Connection: Ana María Jiménez of Taller sin Borde
Q: How did you navigate getting to London and finding jobs?
I had a visa to study English, which allowed me to work in various jobs in London, including as an au pair.
My First Connection: Ana María Jiménez of Taller sin Borde
Q: What is the trajectory in Colombia's education system?
In Colombia, students typically attend the same school from ages four or five until they're 17 or 18, without the distinct divisions of elementary, middle, and high school common in the U.S.

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A globally oriented arts and entrepreneurship show that centers on the real-world financial and logistical realities of making a living as a working artist. Across episodes, listeners hear candid journeys from jewelers, textile artists, educators, and curators, with a strong emphasis on craft, cultural heritage, and sustainability. Noteworthy angles include practical business advice, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the evolving ecosystems that support emerging artists through schools, exhibitions, and fellowships. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with pragmatic takeaways, making it helpful for listeners who want transparent insights into building a sustainable creative practice.

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1. A Thousand Facets
2. Success With Jewelry
3. If Jewels Could Talk with Carol Woolton
4. This American Life
5. Death, Sex & Money

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Perceived Value launched 9 years ago and published 94 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Perceived Value include:

1. Maria Cano
2. Nicolás Estrada
3. Marcela Rozo
4. SimĂłn Mazuera
5. Tatiana Apráez
6. Linda Margarita Sánchez Méndez
7. Ana María Jiménez
8. Brandon Lopez

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