Category: Art Professionals

                 Matthew Kandler PT:  So I saw on LinkedIn that you attended Bucknell. Did you study mechanical engineering? What made you choose Stanford and your specific program? MK:  Yes, at Bucknell I spent a lot of time working with robotics, in design and programming. Originally, I went to Stanford with the intention… Continue reading Paden Troxell Interview of Matthew Kandler

MC: Please tell me about your educational background. Where did you go to school? CC: BFA, Corcoran School of Art and Design, Washington DC, 2010
BS, Goucher College, Towson, Md, 1987. MC: Would you do anything differently if you could go back to school? CC: One thing I actually believe that nobody should just study art.… Continue reading Interview with Chris Chernow, by Melissa Chernow

  * This was a 45 minute interview and for the sake of keeping it organized and mostly to the point I took the leeway of editing the interview.   I walked into the art studio with Mr. Masters and the interview began without any formal questioning, so I began recording what Mr. Masters was… Continue reading Cortland Moore, Art Interview

What was your educational background? Did you major in engineering and if so what discipline? “I graduated two years ago from Lehigh University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.” Did you attend graduate school and do you recommend doing so? “I did not attend grad school so I’m not sure where to stand on this.… Continue reading Gabrielle Eckles -Julie Barnett (Industrial Designer)

Sondra Rosenberg (Art Therapist) Interviewed by Ashley Freeby Please tell me about your educational background. I went to Oberlin College and got my BA in visual art (that was a combination of art history and studio art) and a concentration in film. I took additional psychology classes before getting my MA in art therapy from… Continue reading Sondra Rosenberg – Art Therapist

Peden + Munk (Photographers) Interviewed by Ashley Freeby conducted through email Please tell me about your educational background. Where did you go to school? What did you study? I first attended Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara and then transferred to Art Center College of Design where I met Taylor. We both graduated with a BA… Continue reading Peden + Munk – Photographers

Liz & Ryan Bower are a husband and wife duo who are not only Bucknell alums but run their own business, specializing in wedding photography. I first learned about them from a Twitter Q&A that Bucknell’s Alumni Network was hosting, and was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview Liz for this assignment. Fun… Continue reading Liz and Ryan Bower – Photographers

     by Frank Morelli Frank: Please tell me about your educational background. Where did you go to school? Justin: I attended Hartwick College, I learned most of what I know now on my own. I learned a lot of useful things in school but I really began to soak up knowledge when I started… Continue reading Interview With Justin Robinson Art Handler at Sotheby’s Auction House, New York City

Hanaa Saleh Alfassi is a Producer/Screenwriter/Film Director.  She attended  the Academy of Cinema Arts & Technology for Filmmaking from 2003 – 2005, and Ain Shams University for a Bachelor’s degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies from 2001 – 2005. BE: Where did you go to school?      HSA: I went to school in Egypt.  I had mass communication for a four-year bachelor degree, and… Continue reading Interview with Hanaa Saleh Alfassi (by Brittany Emigh)-

Interview with Artist Chris Anderson By Jose-Manuel Saavedra Preliminary statement by Chris Anderson:“I believe that art should be authentic. By that I mean that it should come from the stuff of your life—your passions, your world view, what’s of value and of importance to you. Work that is authentic has the potential to be great.”… Continue reading Chris Anderson – Visual Artist

  Ms. Cleaver is a lettering artist who lives not too far from Lewisburg. She and I talked for 90 minutes so I did not include everything here. The following questions and answers do not reflect the whole interview, so please let me know if you wish to see the transcribed version of the entire… Continue reading Lettering Artist – Nancy Cleaver (interviewed by Boyu)

When did you become interested in being an artist (puppet-making or otherwise)? “I start my career as a visual artist in 2004, and started making puppets when Papermoon was founded in 2006.” Where exactly did you go to school? What did you study while you were there? “I received my fine art education at the… Continue reading Iwan Effendi, Puppet Artist: Interview by Alexandra Lamancusa

Interview by Michelle Hickey Michelle: When you went to Bucknell what did you study? What was your experience as a student like? Cait: I was accepted to Bucknell as major Undecided, thinking in the back of my mind that I would pursue Economics. It only took me a class or two to realize that while that disciple… Continue reading Interview with Cait Kelly

  EDUCATION – Where did you go to school? What did you study? What was your experience as a student like? Elaine attended Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia.  Here she initially pursued Art as her major and then added Theatre in her Junior year.  She then went to the University of Georgia to pursue… Continue reading Interview with Elaine Williams (by Alana Jajko)

  ES: Thank you for taking the time to be interviewed today, I really appreciate it. Let’s start by talking about your educational background. RB: Well, I have a B.A. In Graphic Design and an M.A. In Computer Animation from William Paterson University. ES: What was your student experience like? RB: It was interesting. I… Continue reading Eric Schroeder Interview with Robin Barkley

  Written By Andy Loeshelle A – Professor, thank you for taking the time to speak with me.  I know that you have been busy for the past 5 months on the light pavilion project.  I’m sorry to hear that Lebbeus Woods has passed away.  I know that he was an inspiration to you, and… Continue reading Christoph Kumpusch: Architect

SB:  Please tell me about your educational background.  Where did you go to school?  What did you study (or were there multiple subjects that influenced art)?  What was your experience like a student like?  What did you take from school that continues to help you today?  If you could be a student again, what would… Continue reading Kendall Buster- Sculptor and Sculpture Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University

Written by Lucie Florio in Sculpture 1 From the moment I started my phone conversation with Susan Vermazen, a great aura of whit, laughter, and knowledge echoed from the other side of the phone hundreds of miles away in Boston.  Susan Vermazen studied Government and Political Science at Boston University and then received a Masters… Continue reading Susan Vermazen, Producer and Editor at the Boston Globe

Written by Lindsay Horbatuck in Sculpture 1  “The Impact of Art on Children” The funding for many school districts is being cut dramatically which then means many schools are cutting programs they find unnecessary.  One of the of the first programs that are being cut are the arts.  I am currently in the process of… Continue reading Bryce Snyder, elementary school art teacher at Kelly Elementary

  Written by Mary Shafer Education Ph.D., M.A., philosophy, Washington U (St. Louis); M.F.A., studio arts, U of Illinois at Chicago; B.A., art/biology, Bucknell U What it takes to be an artist… “Certain things about art are physically immersing, and that’s very rewarding. But there are also parts that are very difficult. There’s a lot… Continue reading Jan Estep, Assistant Professor of Art

  Written by Christina Huang in Sculpture 3 For my arts-related profession interview, I was fortunate enough to meet with professional artist, Tracey Snelling during her short visit at Bucknell.  I do not have a word-for-word recording of the interview, so I will summarize her answers. Question: Where did you go to school and what… Continue reading Tracey Snelling, Professional Studio Artist

Written by Deanna Boerstler in Sculpture 1 There are many alternatives to teaching for those who are looking to receive a degree in art education. However, not many of these are ever considered. It can be very beneficial for students who will be entering the work force to discuss possibilities with someone who has “been… Continue reading Gretchen Heuges, Craft Center Coordinator at Bucknell University

Written by Michelle Steinberg in Sculpture 2 I spoke with Nannette Horan, an art teacher at Rachel Carson Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland. NH:  It’s funny that you’re interviewing me now.  I had to write a career report in 8th grade and I interviewed an art teacher.  That actually made me NOT want to be… Continue reading Nannette Horan, art teacher at Rachel Carson Elementary School

Written by Nicole Mastrodomenico in Sculpture 2 What do Boardwalk Empire, President Obama, ESPN, and the Billboard Music Awards have in common with companies such as Busch Gardens or Nissan? The creative mind behind their design or production: that of Steve Marino. As a creative designer and director, Steve Marino has worked on a plethora… Continue reading Interview with Steve Marino, creative designer and director