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Exploring Printmaking with Taro Takizawa Apr 18, 2025

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Taro Takizawa is an artist specializing in printmaking, wall vinyl installations, drawings, and 2D designs. His work blends both Western and Eastern aesthetics, with a deep appreciation for traditional printmaking processes and the art of mark-making. Takizawa is fascinated by the fusion of contemporary studio practices with traditional methods, exploring the boundaries between printmaking and installation art. He earned his BFA with a printmaking emphasis from Central Michigan University and completed his MFA in printmaking at Syracuse University in 2017. Takizawa has exhibited his work both nationally and internationally at prominent venues such as the Fowler-Kellogg Art Center, PARADOX European Fine Art Forum in Poland, ArtPrize 10 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, LUX Center for the Arts, the China Printmaking Museum, Tyger Tyger Gallery, and Kai Lin Art in Atlanta, GA. He has also participated in several artist residencies, including those at the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Morgan Conservatory, GoggleWorks, and Lawrence Arts Center. Takizawa currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Art at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Wilmington.

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https://cargocollective.com/tarotakizawa @tarotakizawart Artist Shout Out: Michael Dickins (curator) http://www.michaeldickins.com @mdickins at APSU who has been so generous to me since we met. He is generous to everyone. Tyger Tyger Gallery at Asheville, NC who suffered greatly from the flooding. Wishing them luck and strengths and recovery - amazing team amazing space.

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Tips for Balancing Multiple Creative Projects (Without Losing Your Mind) Apr 04, 2025

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In this episode of I Like Your Work, we're talking about the real-life struggle of balancing all the creative things — your studio practice, admin work, social media, teaching, applications, and more — without burning out.

I'll walk you through why balancing projects feels so hard and share 10 clear, actionable strategies to help you bring order, clarity, and momentum back to your creative life.

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Interior Spaces and Crafting a Life as an Artist with Anne Buckwalter Mar 28, 2025

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Anne Buckwalter is an American painter based in Maine. She was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and her MFA from Maine College of Art and Design. A recipient of a 2020-2021 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, a 2020 Idea Fund Grant, and a 2016 Joan Mitchell Foundation Emerging Artist Grant, Anne has been an artist-in-residence at the Galveston Artist Residency, Vermont Studio Center, Studios at Mass MoCA, Hewnoaks Artist Colony, and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Her exhibition history includes the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME; Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA; Boston University Gallery, Boston, MA; The Painting Center, New York, NY, and others. Her paintings have been highlighted in New American Paintings, Juxtapoz, Hyperallergic, and The New York Times, and included in the collections of the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami; Aishti Foundation, Lebanon; Zuzeum, Latvia; X Museum, Beijing; Art Museum of West Virginia, and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In 2025, she mounted her first institutional solo show, Manors, at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine. She is represented by Rachel Uffner Gallery (New York, NY), Pentimenti Gallery (Philadelphia, PA), Micki Meng (San Francisco, CA), and Rebecca Camacho Presents (San Francisco, CA).

"Anne Buckwalter's creative practice explores female identity and the coexistence of contradictory elements. Inspired by the folk art traditions of her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, her work arranges disparate objects in mysterious domestic interiors and ambiguous spaces. By imagining obscure narratives that embrace paradoxes, her paintings delve into questions about the body, femininity, sexuality, and desire."

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The Cloud of Unknowing in the Studio Mar 21, 2025

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In this episode of I Like Your Work, we dive into the power of not knowing in the creative process. Inspired by the 14th-century mystical text The Cloud of Unknowing, we explore why uncertainty isn't something to fear—it's actually essential to making meaningful art. Artists throughout history have embraced the unknown to create work that surprises, moves, and connects. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How letting go of control can lead to breakthroughs in your work
Three simple ways to embrace not knowing in your studio practice
Why trying to define your work too soon can actually limit its potential

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Level Up: Insight for Mid-Career Artists with Ceri Hand Mar 14, 2025

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Ceri Hand is a creative coach, mentor, host of the Extraordinary Creatives podcast, public speaker and the founder of www.cerihand.com, supporting thousands of creatives to make an impact with their work and earn more money doing what they love.

Prior to establishing Ceri Hand she was Director of Programmes for Somerset House, responsible for the exhibitions, live events, learning and skills programme across the whole historic site. She successfully helped to build its profile and brand, shaping its reputation as one of the UK's top 10 most visited arts attractions (2.5million visitors annually).

Significant highlights include landmark exhibitions such as Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Funghi; Get Up, Stand Up Now: Generations of Black Creative Pioneers; Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy and the Enduring Power of Peanuts; Hassan Hajjaj: La Caravane, in partnership with 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair; commissioning filmmaker Bradford Young for the annual Film4 Summer Screen programme; Anna Meredith and GAIKA for the ice-rink and Kojey Radical and Little Simz for the outdoor concerts Summer Series.

During her time there, she also successfully commissioned artists based within Somerset House Studios including Hannah Perry, Larry Achiampong and GAIKA, as well as commissioning new work for 1:54 AFrican Art Fair, Photo London, British Council International Fashion Showcase, and the London Design Biennale.

Throughout her career she's worked with and commissioned new work from thousands of artists including notably: Hans Peter Feldmann, Gary Simmons, Angela Bulloch, Vito Acconci, Pipilotti Rist, Bedwyr Williams, Toby Ziegler, Dexter Dalwood, Chen Chieh-jen, Walid Raad/The Atlas Group, Sophie Jung, Anthea Hamilton, John Akomfrah and Black Audio Film Collective, Christian Jankowski, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Sissel Tolaas, Shilpa Gupta, Salla Tykka, Candice Breitz, Yang Fudong, Jill Magid, Cory Arcangel, Jeremy Deller & Alan Kane, Naeem Mohaiemen, Ran Huang, Paulina Olowska, Claudio Parmiggiani, João Penalva, Mai-Thu Perret, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Josephine Pryde, Hugh Scott-Douglas, Jim Shaw, Clare Woods and Heimo Zobernig.

Ceri's other previous roles include: Associate Director: Institutions and Public Relations, Simon Lee Gallery, London; Associate Consultant, Contemporary Art Society, London; Director, Ceri Hand Gallery, London/Liverpool; Director of Metal, Liverpool; Director of Exhibitions, FACT, Liverpool; Deputy Director of Grizedale Arts, Cumbria and Director of Make, London. Ceri is currently Chair of Castlefield Gallery, Manchester.

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Mapping Trust and Confidence in Your Work Mar 07, 2025

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How do you trust your work? Not by focusing on outcomes. In this episode, we dive into how confidence grows through TRUST, not certainty, and why trusting the creative process is essential. We also discuss HOW to trust your work. Featuring insights from Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost, we'll explore how confidence isn't about knowing—it's about trust.

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Lost in the Wilderness – Why Uncertainty is Part of the Journey Feb 28, 2025

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Feeling lost in your practice? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore why uncertainty isn't failure—it's part of the artistic process. Drawing from Rebecca Solnit's A Field Guide to Getting Lost, we discuss why the unknown is necessary for growth, how to navigate it, and why embracing being "lost" can actually help you make your best work.

Tune in for next week's episode, where we'll explore how to build confidence and trust your work, even when doubt creeps in.

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Artist Susan Lichtman: Painting Domestic Spaces, Light and Color Feb 21, 2025

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Susan Lichtman is a figurative painter of domestic spaces, working out of her home studio in southeastern Massachusetts. She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and an MFA in Painting from Yale University School of Art.

Lichtman has had solo exhibitions at Steven Harvey Fine Arts Projects, NY, NY. (2017, 2024); Rose Art Museum, Waltham, MA (2024); Fahrenheit, Madrid, (2022); Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, PA (2018) and the Wilson Museum of Hollins University, Roanoke, VA (2017.) Recent group and two person exhibitions have been at Steven Harvey Fine Arts Project, NY ,NY; Nathalie Karg Gallery, NY, NY; Wege Center for the Arts, Fairfield, IA; Chazen Gallery, Providence, RI; Page Gallery, Camden, ME; and Crosstown Arts, Memphis, TN. A recipient of a fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, she also holds awards from the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation and the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

A Fine Arts professor at Brandeis University between 1980-2024, Lichtman has also been a visiting artist at numerous universities and art programs. She was the Frances Niederer Artist-in-Residence at Hollins University in 2017, Guest Artist at JSS Civita in 2018 and a faculty member at the Chautauqua Visual Art program in 2024.

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Steven Harvey Fine Arts Project, NY, NY.

Page Gallery, Camden ME.;

Nancy Devine Gallery, Warren, RI

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How Open Calls & Residencies Create Unexpected Opportunities Feb 14, 2025

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Have you ever hesitated to apply for an open call or residency because of self-doubt? Or maybe you've wondered, Is this even worth it? In this episode of I Like Your Work, we're flipping that narrative. Open calls and residencies aren't just about submitting your work—they're about creating opportunities, making connections, and getting your art seen in ways you never imagined.

I've heard from so many artists who have had real, tangible opportunities come from being featured in the I Like Your Work Open Call catalog—things like exhibitions, representation, and new collectors. And residencies? They can be game-changers for artists looking to deepen their practice, meet incredible peers, and create work in an inspiring environment.

We'll also talk about Chautauqua Visual Arts Residencies—an incredible space for artists to grow, reflect, and push their work forward. And I'm beyond excited to introduce our guest curator for this year's Open Call, Leah Triplett, an amazing curator and writer who brings a thoughtful and engaging eye to contemporary art.If you've been waiting for a sign to put yourself out there—this is it.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why open calls and residencies are more than just applications—they're opportunities for transformation

How artists have gained career-changing connections from the I Like Your Work Open Call

What makes Chautauqua Visual Arts Residencies such an exciting and valuable experience

Insights from guest curator Leah Triplett, a leading curator and writer shaping contemporary art

The importance of believing in your work and stepping into opportunity—despite fear

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