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Effort-wise, art school is no walk in the park, but art school doesn’t even compare to the work and sheer number of hours that will be exerted after you receive that little slip of paper from your university. Where art school starts you off on the right foot with a deep skillset and many years of experiential knowledge, a number of artists say the real classroom is the first few years after graduation.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to talk to illustrator and painter, Abigail Giuseppe to talk about early stage careers and what life after graduation looks like. As a recent graduate, she has completed projects for the Criterion Collection and the Bitter Southerner, has had her worked featured in the New York Times, and has more clients lining up in her inbox. It’s hard work, and Abby takes a few moments to sit down and share a little insight into what it all means.
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Four Horsemen & the Apocalypse!
After a pandemic hiatus, Shockoe Artspace has a new exhibition! We have four phenomenal artists who are making some amazing work that will be shown from October to February. For more information, be sure to check out the Shockoe Artspace website.
Stream our documentary The Builder!
Our award-winning film centers on the art scene in Richmond, Virginia, with a focus on Oregon Hill native and contractor Don Childress, who–to the surprise of many–has an incredible contemporary art collection. This collection includes work from Francisco Clemente, Ron Johnson, and Bill Fisher to name just a few. Check out more at The Builder’s website.
Help Ken Gilbertson and Hatchback Gallery!
Our good friend Ken is trying to update Hatchback Gallery to better serve his new city and its art lovers. While he won’t let anyone touch the outside of the gallery, he does want to get a few new parts and build some new walls. We are helping Ken launch a GoFundMe; even a few bucks can be a big help!
