After a full 2 years of pandemic-related delays, Susan and Vivika reunite for the long-awaited taping of Quilting Arts TV. Recorded in Golden Colorado on the set of the show, this is a very special podcast episode: not only is it the first time

Where We Work

Apr 20th, 2022 53m 50s

As artist quilters, where we work can make a huge difference in what we create and how we feel about the process. If you have a passion for surface design, your creative space may look much different than an artist who is ‘all-in’ with creating

Artistic Inspiration: Modern Art and Antique Quilts

Mar 23rd, 2022 51m 13s

As art quilters, we are inspired by so many genres of art. Often, we look at work from 20th Century painters to glean what we can from their innovative composition. But consider this: those artists were also inspired by others. In this episode,

Re-imagine Your Art

Feb 23rd, 2022 52m 1s

Over the course of a career, artists evolve and change. Their vast body of work may morph as they explore different genres, techniques, and subjects with varying levels of success. In this episode, we discuss the value of regularly re-imagining

Make a Creative Reset

Jan 26th, 2022 51m 32s

In this episode of the Quilting Arts Podcast, we examine how artists approach the concept of a creative reset and starting fresh with a conversation featuring Artist in Residence, Timna Tarr. Tune in to learn more about how creativity can be en

A Visit to the Museum: Targeted Observation

Dec 15th, 2021 45m 33s

In this episode, we encourage our listeners to plan a field trip to their local museum. And while doing so, we’ll challenge you to look at the art with a different eye. Our artist in residence, Jill Kerttula, says, “It is not necessary to under

The Business of Art

Nov 17th, 2021 43m 2s

What does it take to make a living from your art? This is a topic about which so many of us are interested in learning. Today, Susan and Vivika take a detour from their usual format to look more closely at the business side of art quilting, s

Missing Quilt Market Bonus Episode

Nov 8th, 2021 55m 22s

Welcome to a special “Crossover Bonus Episode” of the Quilt & Tell and Quilting Arts Podcasts! Join Tracy, Ginger, Lori, Susan, and Vivika as they talk to some of the people behind the scenes in the quilting industry. Yes, we know Market didn’t

Museums and the Art Quilt

Oct 20th, 2021 44m 39s

Over the last two years, so many of us have missed going to our favorite museums. We love to wander the halls of my local museum for inspiration, learning opportunities, and – let's face it - entertainment. Museums are so much more than buildin

Art and Environment

Sep 15th, 2021 50m 14s

Whether that exploration begins with formal art education in the classroom, spontaneous sketching in a travel journal, experimenting in your studio, or by merely noticing the flora and fauna around them, many art quilters are known to be deeply

The Intersection of Art and Technology

Aug 18th, 2021 48m 10s

Today’s episode focuses on innovation and technology as applied to art quilting. When is it appropriate? How do we incorporate tech into our art? And how does it challenge our thinking? Be sure to listen for a fascinating conversation about the

Pushing Your Artistic Creativity

Jul 21st, 2021 46m 58s

Today’s episode, featuring a conversation with art quilter Mel Beach, is all about motivating, experimenting, and inspiring the creative mind. Mel is an artist whose devotion to doing the work – day after day – has led to an incredible outpouri

Informed by Science

Jun 16th, 2021 44m 44s

Artists and scientists have so much in common. Both disciplines require focus, curiosity, fearlessness, and an inquisitive mind. On this episode of the Quilting Arts Podcast, hosts Susan Brubaker Knapp and Vivika Hansen DeNegre invite artist an

Influenced by Art: Beyond the Quilt

May 19th, 2021 45m 22s

Hosts Susan Brubaker Knapp and Vivika Hansen DeNegre invited Valerie S. Goodwin to be their guest Artist in Residence and discuss how her work continues to be inspired by art of all kinds. From a simple egg to a soaring stained glass ceiling –

The Evolution of an Artist

Apr 14th, 2021 47m 20s

This episode of The Quilting Arts Podcast focuses on the quality of artistic flexibility, something we all have had to nurture over the past year. Hosts Susan Brubaker Knapp and Vivika Hansen DeNegre invited Judy Coates Perez to be their guest

Song Quilts with Fiber Nation

Mar 3rd, 2021 34m 13s

The QA Podcast has been on hiatus, but Susan and Vivika will be back soon with a new season of episodes that take a deep dive into the fascinating world of art quilting. In the meantime, don’t miss this bonus episode from our sister podcast, Fi

Bonus

Can Teaching Make You a Better Artist? Introducing Art Bound

Dec 23rd, 2020 47m 53s

Thanks so much for listening to the Quilting Arts podcast in 2020. Susan and I are looking forward to being back with you in 2021. In the meantime, I wanted to encourage you to listen to one of our sister podcasts, called Art Bound. I just lis

Art Quilting Trend Spotting

Dec 9th, 2020 46m 54s

In this episode, We invited SAQA’s Executive Director, Martha Sielman, to to discuss the trends she sees in contemporary art quilts. By all accounts, one of the leaders in establishing art quilts as a fine art medium is Studio Art Quilt Associa

Bridging the Digital Divide

Nov 25th, 2020 49m 47s

In this episode, we explore the use of digital technology in creating art quilts. The work of Artist in Residence, Susie Monday. combines the rich colors and textures that can only be achieved by combining traditional surface design, such as dy

Setting Artistic Goals

Nov 11th, 2020 43m 2s

At the end of every year, it is a common practice for artists to take stock of their accomplishments, reflect on their goals, and set a fresh path for creativity. Making a commitment to goals that influence your artwork can be a life-changing e

The Art of the Portrait

Oct 28th, 2020 51m 20s

One of the most intimate art forms we as quilt artists create is the portrait. Portraits are, for the most part, representational pieces of art that communicate time, place, emotion, and even drama. In this episode of the Quilting Arts Podcast,

All This by Hand

Oct 14th, 2020 52m 5s

In this episode, we take a moment to slow down, step back, and talk about something we all enjoy: creating artwork by hand. Handwork – whether embroidery, hand piecing, embellishing, or quilting our art by hand – is one way we, as fiber artists

Opacity, Transparency, and Layers

Sep 30th, 2020 42m 16s

As artists, we know the value of creating imagery with depth and dimension. The process of creating that depth can be achieved by layering – whether it is physically overlapping images, layers of paint, stitching, or even themes. Today’s Artist

Open Studios

Sep 16th, 2020 40m 51s

Mixed media artist Jane Davila is creating an artist’s haven in an old corset factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She joins the conversation and shares her thought process, helpful tips for figuring out how to design your best creative space, a

Art Quilt Mentorship

Sep 2nd, 2020 47m 54s

We’re thrilled to share two perspectives of art mentorship: a mentor,Deborah Boschert, and mentee, Earamichia Brown, discuss their unique journey and how it influenced both of their practices as art quilters.Click here to view the show notes f