Art Bazaar
Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts.
This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery.
Art Bazaar
Episode 11: Stephanie Orellana (Multi-Media Artist)
Stephanie Orellana, an Allentown based multi media artist, visits the Art Bazaar.
Stephanie works as a Museum Educator at the Allentown Art Museum teaching art classes to families and has also spent time at the Alternative Gallery as a Resident Artist and vended with us at a variety of events.
IG: Stephy.xox
https://www.allentownartmuseum.org/experience/arteenespanol/
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Why Steph considers herself a multimedia artist
02:50 - What Steph brings out to vend
04:47 - Artists don't always know the meaning to something they create
06:50 - In-depth exploration of new mediums of art
07:48 - Where Steph got her interest in Art
09:23 - Some people figure out their artists early on
13:32 - Steph's path to becoming a professional artist
16:13 - The importance of community to artists
17:59 - Small cities & towns can still be hubs for the arts
19:59 - Tons of great artists in the Lehigh Valley
23:57 - Trying to bring back Allentown ArtsFest
29:49- Steph's experience vending at Allentown ArtsFest
34:27 - Build for what you have not what you want
37:08 - Steph's hopes for the Arts in Allentown
41:35 - Childhood food insecurity in Allentown
47:18 - How can art help non-artists?
48:28 - Art classes at the Allentown Art Museum
51:08 - Steph's experiences at the Alternative Gallery
53:42 - Art Collectors vs Art Lovers
57:00 - Enjoying the vending experience over the gallery experience
01:01:25 - Artist Shoutouts
01:04:15 - Bright future for the arts
01:06:45 - Event Announcements
01:09:24 - Outro