AART

Veteran award-winning podcaster Chris Stafford talks to women artists from across mediums and around the world to get to know the women behind their art. Conversations are intimate and free flowing as we learn about the journey these talented women have taken to become successful artists.

Instagram: @theaartpodcast
Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com

Testimonials:

“Thank you to host Chris Stafford for making me feel relaxed and bringing out all of my thoughts and feelings about life/art! After our interview I felt euphoric and accomplished and so appreciative for that. She is a wonderful interviewer.”
Michele Byrne

"Chris is a natural host and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. She’s authentic, personable, and has a clear passion for supporting women. Her conversations with female artists about their artistic journeys are in depth and thoughtful. She’s getting into territory others often ignore and uncovering some gems in the process.”
Julie Davis

“Chris is a highly skilled interviewer who puts her guests at ease. She draws out the juicy bits of lived experience and contextualizes this against the grander arc of history.”
Kathryn Andrews

“I was honored to be interviewed by Chris. She has a unique perspective in the art world, and it's refreshing to see a podcast with such a wide variety of artists from all different backgrounds and disciplines.”
Erin Spencer

“Art making can be a solitary pursuit, the AART podcast gives a window into the life and vocation of the artist that informs and inspires while it entertains.”
Suzie Baker

“ The interview was a very enjoyable experience. Chris is a generous interviewer who draws out her subjects and is completely engaged in the conversation. She's a good listener and asks thoughtful questions.”
Ingrid Christensen

“As a female artist, being featured on the AART podcast has been a truly transformative experience. It's incredibly empowering to see a podcast dedicated to representing women artists and giving us a platform to share our stories and art with the world.”
Lindsay Mullen

“AART is an important and unique platform for the stories of women artists and their work. From the art making processes to the personal materials that makes the creative process. The podcast’s greatest asset is Chris’ ability to getting the artists to “open up’, by her preparation process, and the questions she asks.”
Maria Martinez-Cañas

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S3E11: Kim Casebeer, Landscape Painter
Jun 3, 2025 – 01:08:59
S3E10: Theresa Vitale; Director of Photography, Cinematographer
May 20, 2025 – 01:19:22
S3E9 Alison Holt: Textile Artist
May 6, 2025 – 53:39
S3E8: Chriscilla Browning, Food & Beverage Stylist
Apr 22, 2025 – 01:07:31
S3E7 Frances Featherstone, Figurative Fine Artist
Apr 8, 2025 – 01:02:09
S3E6 Esther Horvath, Polar Photographer
Mar 25, 2025 – 54:42
S3E5: Bex Simon, Artsmith
Mar 11, 2025 – 01:00:16
S3E4: René Romero Schuler, Painter & Sculptor
Feb 25, 2025 – 01:17:00
S3E3 Ellen Howard, Impressionist Painter
Feb 11, 2025 – 56:15
S3E2 Sinziana Iordache, Hyperrealist Artist
Jan 28, 2025 – 57:52
S3E1 Sarah Thomas Moffat, Cinematographer
Jan 14, 2025 – 01:09:08
Season 3 Promo
Dec 19, 2024 – 02:28
S2E50 Lirong Luo, Sculptor
Dec 10, 2024 – 01:00:33
S2E49 Vika Bren, Illusion Body Artist
Dec 3, 2024 – 44:28
S2E48 Heather Knight, Ceramics Artist
Nov 26, 2024 – 59:20
S2E47: Christina Dobre, Director of Photography
Nov 19, 2024 – 01:02:22
S2E46 Nathalie Lasselin, Underwater Fimmaker
Nov 12, 2024 – 01:05:28
S2E45: Anna Speirs, Contemporary Realism Artist
Nov 5, 2024 – 37:58
S2E44: Bella McGoldrick, Photo Realistic Artist
Oct 29, 2024 – 01:08:03
S2E43: Natasha Ruschka, Landscape & Still Life Oil Painter
Oct 22, 2024 – 01:15:36
S2E42: Victoria Obolensky, Seascape Artist
Oct 15, 2024 – 01:00:42
S2E41: Jocelyn Stokes, Wildlife Filmmaker, Biologist, Conservationist
Oct 8, 2024 – 01:06:45
S2E40: Sydney Swisher, Multi-media Artist
Oct 1, 2024 – 56:52
S2E39: Ilse de Villiers, Wildlife Acrylic Artist
Sep 24, 2024 – 01:11:29
S2E38: Ashlea Downes, Camera Operator, Steadicam Operator
Sep 17, 2024 – 59:13
S2E37: Goldie Poblador, Glass and Scent Artist
Sep 10, 2024 – 01:04:00
S2E36: Carla Bosch, Acrylic Artist
Sep 3, 2024 – 01:05:02
S2E35: Patsy O'Neill, Make-up Artist
Aug 27, 2024 – 01:11:05
S2E34: Carla Ciuffo, Multi-media Artist
Aug 20, 2024 – 01:03:52
S2E33: Jamie Beck, Photographer
Aug 13, 2024 – 01:16:09
S2E32: Lucy Joyce, Wildlife Artist
Aug 6, 2024 – 47:29
S2E31: Alicia Robbins, Cinematographer
Jul 30, 2024 – 01:19:09
S2E30: Jamie Derr, Painter, Poet, Singer
Jul 23, 2024 – 01:01:25
S2E29: Shana Hagan, ASC, Cinematographer
Jul 16, 2024 – 01:32:54
S2E28: Irina Neascu, Botanical Artist
Jul 9, 2024 – 01:07:02
S2E27: Anne Blair Brown, Contemporary Impressionist
Jul 2, 2024 – 57:03
S2E26: Colleen Laffey, Camera Operator
Jun 25, 2024 – 54:24
S2E25: Tanya Avchinnikova, Soft Pastel Artist
Jun 18, 2024 – 55:24
S2E24: Ngoc Minh Ngo, Photographer & Author
Jun 11, 2024 – 01:04:00
S2E23: Paulette Pearson, Colored Pencil Artist
Jun 4, 2024 – 01:10:21
S2E22: Flash Rosenberg, Visual Storyteller
May 28, 2024 – 01:00:03
S2E21: Lisa Golightly, Figurative Painter
May 21, 2024 – 53:53
S2E20: Aishwarya Sridhar, Filmmaker, Photographer
May 14, 2024 – 52:57
S2E19: Michele Usibelli, Fine Artist
May 7, 2024 – 01:06:02
S2E18: Elena Bondar, Feltmaker & Wool Artist
Apr 30, 2024 – 51:36
S2E17: Diana Bittar, Portraiture Mixed-media Artist
Apr 23, 2024 – 56:29
S1E16: Erin Haynes, Cinematographer
Apr 16, 2024 – 56:10
S2E15: Weatherly Stroh, Equestrian & Landscape Artist
Apr 9, 2024 – 55:29
S2E14: Kire Godal, Filmmaker
Apr 2, 2024 – 01:09:35
S2E13: Carylon Cooper, Contemporary Artist
Mar 26, 2024 – 55:32

Recent Reviews

Aartsiiii

Very insightful and visceral podcast

I look forward to Tuesdays because Chris Stafford releases new episode every week!!!! AART podcast is a very intimate chat with female artists from around the world. She totally brings us into the daily life of these artists and how they go about their art and life practice. Definitely one of my fav podcasts
vajraolanakingsley

Kathryn Andrews

Such a great interview and artist
hmmmm789

Exciting podcast

A very different and somehow more in depth way of interviewing women artists is what you’ll find here. I love the interviews and the questions. It’s a different and more deep interview podcast than the usual, “when did you realize you were an artist,” and “what’s on your bucket list.” Can’t wait for more. Highly recommended plus I really love the focus on painters.
doramericle

Art Reflects Life

What a joy to learn more about Sarah Sedwick’s true passion. I have many of her art pieces in my home and this podcast gave those more meaning. I’m one of those people who thought they didn’t like still life art - until I encountered Sarah’s works. The interview was full of well-articulated and framed questions. As I heard the answers I realized how much I, not a painter, have in common with Sarah the painter - stick to what matters and be productive!
Eugfan

Apart podcast #8

Great questions! Very insightful, thank you.
Sarahsed

Interesting!

Delving into the life stories of artists, a unique slant on the traditional artist interview podcast. I recommmend!
Penny pack Farm

Highlighting Women Artists

Discovered this wonderful podcast through an artist I follow and admire on Instagram. What a gem!
Cregg4313

Excellent

Just listened to #2. Very well done.
Bamensch

A new podcast about women artists

I was incredibly honored when Chris Stafford asked if I would be willing to allow her to interview me for a new podcast. Chris has spent years in the world of sports podcasting, and her newfound passion for painting has turned her attention to the art world, and specifically to focus on female artists who for so long has been given less attention than men. Chris’s experience and professionalism are immediately evident when you listen to her podcasts. The introductions are beautifully written, and her easy style of interviewing results in wonderful questions that lead to lively conversation. I’m excited about listening to future episodes of the podcast and suspect the Chris’s work will raise awareness of many of today’s best contemporary artists.
1marcik

Thoughtful conversations

Chris’ thoughtful journalism, and probing questions encourage artists to reflect on their work, motivations, and the role of their art in society. As a non-artist, I look forward to the diverse range of guests and the meaningful conversations that, no doubt, will broaden my understanding of art and inspire me. Highly recommended for anyone interested in engaging discussions with artists of all backgrounds and mediums.
ArtLoverProfessor

An unrehearsed yet incisive podcast on Alexa’s artistic evolution

In this interview, Alexa traces her arrival as an artist, drawing heavily on the artistic talents of her mother and the construction and engineering talents of her father. She talked candidly about discovering her metier at an early age as well as the challenges she faced as an emerging female artist. This splendid interview probes at Alexa’s motivations and deep commitment to her work. She also reflects on her own career, thoughtfully telling her story with humor and aplomb which gives women artists a path to their own mark in the world of art.
Loveartdc

A fulfilling and rewarding journey

At times I felt I was in Alexa’s studio. If you want to follow your artistic dreams remember to stay true to yourself and enjoy the creative process … just keep working! There are so many fabulous women gallerists, we are in 2023!
SulliTE

Alexa King is a legand

Chris does a great job introducing the stories and backgrounds of female artists.