Ep. 197 Hayley Schneider – Gallerist, SeeSaw Art Gallery
Wes and Todd sit down with Hayley Schneider, owner of SeeSaw Art Gallery. Hayley discusses her background and early love of art, South Dakota, the catalyst for the opening or SeeSaw, the work that it takes to run a gallery, Englewood, the name SeeSaw for the gallery, SeeSaw’s mission, Second Saturdays, exhibitions SeeSaw has presented, kind of work SeeSaw shows, how she finds Artists, her business model, current Artists she represents, what she looks for in new Artists, the challenges she’s faced as a new gallery, SeeSaw Projects, pricing, art being for everyone, what art does for her, advice for collectors, studio visits, curation, selling art, elements of what she likes & dislikes about running a gallery, mentors, her vision for SeeSaw, SeeSaw’s current exhibition “In Plain Sight: a celebration of Black cowboys, Artist talks, what people don’t understand about running a gallery, lessons learned from running a gallery, advice to someone that wants to open a gallery, advice to Artists of how to approach galleries, networking, promotion, working with collectors, selling art online, Artist/Gallery relationships and upcoming exhibitions.
Ep. 193 Jessica Loving – Mixed Media Painter
This week, Wes and Todd talk with mixed media painter Jessica Loving about her creative journey and most recent exhibition, unraveling/becoming. Jessica shares how her introverted nature, world travels, and early art influences shape her large-scale work. She opens up about using light and shadow, personal transformation, and materials like tulle—and even her wedding gown and ring—to explore healing, shamanism, and the deeper meanings behind each piece.