Art Biz Podcast

Jill Powers is a sculptor, installation artist and educator who creates art related to ecological issues. Jill discusses how her events educate, delight and challenge the viewer, and how she came to seek out unique collaborations with area businesses, organizations and experts. Jill also describes the many programs she has organized, and how she did it while balancing her own artistic commitments. You’ll hear about how she worked with dancers, scientists, and restaurants beyond gallery walls.   In this interview, you will hear about: Jill’s background both in art and education, and her passion to create and teach in different settings. Two Colorado exhibitions: Plants and Insects in a Time of Change at the Firehouse Art Center in 2013 and Hold Fast: Seaweeds in a Time of Oceanic Change at the Dairy Art Center in 2016. The curatorial thesis of experiencing art that opens doors to the message. The actual work that was on view for each exhibit. The benefits of becoming involved in your community and co