Show notes
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.xoxhttps://www.allentownartmuseum.org/experience/arteenespanol/00:00 - Intro01:23 - Why Steph considers herself a multimedia artist02:50 - What Steph brings out to vend04:47 - Artists don't always know the meaning to something they create06:50 - In-depth exploration of new mediums of art07:48 - Where Steph got her interest in Art09:23 - Some people figure out their artists early on13:32 - Steph's path to becoming a professional artist16:13 - The importance of community to artists 17:59 - Small cities & towns can still be hubs for the arts19:59 - Tons of great artists in the Lehigh Valley23:57 - Trying to bring back Allentown ArtsFest29:49- Steph's experience vending at Allentown ArtsFest34:27 - Build for what you have not what you want37:08 - Steph's hopes for the Arts in Allentown41:35 - Childhood food insecurity in Allentown47:18 - How can art help non-artists? 48:28 - Art classes at the Allentown Art Museum51:08 - Steph's experiences at the Alternative Gallery53:42 - Art Collectors vs Art Lovers57:00 - Enjoying the vending experience over the gallery experience 01:01:25 - Artist Shoutouts01:04:15 - Bright future for the arts01:06:45 - Event Announcements01:09:24 - Outro
