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The Art Career

Emily McElwreath
Mental Health
Art World
New York City
Visual Arts
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Mickalene Thomas
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Artists and the Unknown
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Queer Individuals
Art21
Art Community Ecosystems
Mental Health Advocacy

The Art Career is a space breaking barriers by letting you sit in on candid, straightforward conversations with leaders in visual arts, writing, music, theater and film. Join New York based advisor, curator, and overall artist advocate, Emily McElwreath, for authentic conversations with icons of our generation like #1 New York Times best selling author Cheryl Strayed, senior art critic for New Yor... more

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This week on The Art Career, Emily McElwreath sits down with Daniel S. Palmer, Chief Curator of the SCAD Museum of Art.

Located in Savannah, Georgia, the SCAD Museum of Art has emerged as one of the most dynamic contemporary art institutions in the ... more

This week, we’re revisiting a conversation with Carroll Dunham recorded at his home in Connecticut.

Over the last four decades, Dunham has established himself as one of the most important painters working today, with major exhibitions at institution... more

What role should museums play in public life today?

In this episode of The Art Career, Emily McElwreath visits the Cleveland Museum of Art for a conversation with Emily Liebert, Lauren Rich Fine Curator of Contemporary Art.

Together, they discuss t... more

Brooklyn artist Mr. StarCity joins The Art Career Podcast.

A multidisciplinary artist working across painting, sculpture, poetry, music, and film, Mr. StarCity’s practice centers on expressive figurative painting and deeply personal storytelling. Hi... more

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Daniel S. Palmer
Chief Curator at the SCAD Museum of Art
SCAD Museum of Art
Episode: Inside SCAD Museum of Art with Chief Curator Daniel S. Palmer
Carroll Dunham
World renowned artist
Artist
Episode: Carroll Dunham on Art, Marriage & Fatherhood
Emily Liebert
Curator at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
Episode: Emily Liebert: The Cleveland Museum of Art
Mr. StarCity
Brooklyn-based visual artist known for community projects and public art
Self/artist; Project Backboard collaboration with NYC Department of Education
Episode: Mr. StarCity: Big Bless
Melissa Auf der Maur
Musician, photographer, and multimedia artist; founder of Basilica Hudson
Basilica Hudson
Episode: Melissa Auf der Maur: From the Archive
Nick Thune
Actor, comedian, visual artist, and musician
Independent artist
Episode: Nick Thune: Comedian, Fine Artist, Musician, Actor
Rachel Fine
Executive Director of Yale Schwarzman Center
Yale University
Episode: Rachel Fine: Cultural Leadership at Yale Schwarzman Center
Dr. Ace Lehner
An artist and interdisciplinary visual culture scholar focusing on trans and queer visual culture.
University of Vermont
Episode: Dr. Ace Lehner: Trans Visual Culture and the Politics of Representation
Blake Cooper Griffin
Actor, writer, and advocate
Episode: Blake Cooper Griffin: A Life Re-Written

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Emily McElwreath
Host of The Art Career Podcast; advisor, curator, and advocate for artists and arts institutions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Informative & Fun!

    Love this show. As an artist, being able to listen to these conversations have shed light on how much is going on behind the scenes of the art world! So much to learn and absorb. ⚡️⚡️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WalterWetWaters
    United States8 months ago
  • Deep yet easy listening

    Emily has such a natural, attuned way of stepping into the world of the artists she’s interviewing. It’s an intimate, fly-on-the-wall conversation that stays intellectual yet personable. I love the diverse range of artists, their practices, perspectives, and mediums. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QuothTheRaven🐦‍⬛
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s not about you.

    Strangely, a pretty good interviewer of men. But when it comes to women, seems to be trying hard to make friends with them by oversharing and seemingly wanting desperately to get into their social scene. (See Robin Williams or Jenna Gribbon) Despite having some interesting female artists, I had to turn off the interviews at a certain point. Maybe it’s an NY striver thing, but it feels shamefully self interested. Be interested in the guests, not yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Staples23
    Canadaa year ago
  • Just Found This Podcast: Inspired!

    I am thoroughly enjoying this podcast as I reconnect to my identity as Artist. There are talks with all different people within and out of the art world that all connect to the act of being a creator. I’m so happy to be a listener now, and I recommend anyone who creates (which is in all of us) to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peppermint Tea
    United States2 years ago
  • Such valuable insights into the art world!

    As a fellow professional in the art world, it is refreshing to hear the insights offered by artists and art world thought leaders who, if only for the duration of this podcast, open their world to us to better understand who they are, what drives them, and how art is a catalyst for progess in their lives.

    Emily does a masterful job of encouraging and empowering her subjects to open up freely and vulnerably to offer us insights and anecdotes that are one-of-a-kind and only accessible via The Ar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Addicted 2.0
    United States3 years ago

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Audience values diverse guests and practical career guidance, with many highlighting the show's impact on professional artists and cultural workers.
Listeners praise the show for its insightful, accessible conversations that reveal the behind-the-scenes of the art world.
The host's interviewing style is often described as intimate and thoughtful, though a few critics note moments of over-sharing or uneven focus.

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#208
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#209
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Carroll Dunham on Art, Marriage & Fatherhood
Q: Are you comfortable with yourself at this point in your life?
I'm generally comfortable being the person I am, with the work I'm making and how it represents me, though there are days of discomfort—aging brings more stability and a clearer sense of self.
Inside SCAD Museum of Art with Chief Curator Daniel S. Palmer
Q: Let's talk about your background a little bit and how you came to this position.
I come from an art history background and value sharing that perspective with young curators; I emphasize that there isn't a single path to becoming a curator and that experience, context, and dialogue with artists are key to the role.
Nick Thune: Comedian, Fine Artist, Musician, Actor
Q: What sparked Nick Thune's interest in blending painting with comedy?
Thune describes how painting and drawing became a foundation for his writing and performance, using the visual process to map out jokes and story structures, and to explore color and form as a way to communicate ideas more clearly.
Rachel Fine: Cultural Leadership at Yale Schwarzman Center
Q: What was the first assumption about university arts institutions that you knew you wanted to challenge?
I wanted to create an inclusive community hub that promotes connectedness and continuity within the arts at Yale.
Rachel Fine: Cultural Leadership at Yale Schwarzman Center
Q: What keeps you personally energized by this work now?
I love the power and the energy of live performance and the community aspect of experiencing it with others.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Art Career

What is The Art Career about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features candid, career-focused conversations with leaders and innovators in the visual arts and related disciplines, including curators, artists, musicians, writers, and performers. Episodes typically explore curatorial practice, career trajectories, accessibility in art institutions, community engagement, mentorship, and the personal aspects that shape creative work. A standout aspect is the host's willingness to surface vulnerable, real-world stories from practitioners at all stages of their careers, often tying conversations to education, urban culture, and social impact. The format tends toward deep-dive interviews that are insightful for aspiring artists, curators, and arts professionals seeking practical guidance and inspir... more

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Recent guests on The Art Career include:

1. Daniel S. Palmer
2. Carroll Dunham
3. Emily Liebert
4. Mr. StarCity
5. Melissa Auf der Maur
6. Nick Thune
7. Rachel Fine
8. Dr. Ace Lehner

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