The Art Career

For more than 150 years, 92NY has been a gathering place for artists, writers, musicians, thinkers, and audiences in New York City and beyond.In this episode of The Art Career, Emily McElwreath sits down with Seth Pinsky, CEO of 92NY, to explore what it means to lead one of New York City’s most enduring cultural institutions—and how an organization with such a significant history continues to evolve.Their conversation moves through the role cultural institutions play in the life of a city, the importance of creating spaces for people to encounter new ideas and creative expression, and the responsibility of carrying an institution’s legacy forward while responding to the present.Inside 92NY is a look at the people, ideas, and infrastructure behind an institution that has helped shape New York’s cultural life for generations.Learn more about 92NY:https://www.92ny.orgFollow 92NY:Instagram: @92ndstreetyFollow The Art Career:Instagram: @theartcareerYouTube: The Art CareerFollow Emily McElwreath:Instagram: @emilymcelwreathHosted by Emily McElwreathProduced by The Art CareerFor partnerships, sponsorships, and inquiries:www.theartcareer.com

Episode 3 of The Art Career’s New York season goes inside one of the world’s most influential training grounds for artists: The Juilliard School.What does it mean to train the next generation of dancers at a moment when the field—and the possibilities of a life in dance—continue to evolve?Melissa Toogood is the Dean and Director of Juilliard’s Dance Division, as well as an acclaimed dancer, educator, and former member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Her career has moved between performance, collaboration, teaching, and artistic leadership, giving her a rare perspective on what it takes to build—and sustain—a life in dance.Emily sits down with Melissa at Juilliard to discuss the realities of a professional dance career, the role of rigorous training, how young dancers develop their own artistic voices, and what it means to lead one of the most respected dance programs in the world.Then, the episode moves from the classroom to the stage. Emily joins Juilliard’s dancers behind the scenes as they prepare to perform Les Élémens at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, featuring world-premiere choreography for Juilliard dancers by Pam Tanowitz.In this episode, Emily and Melissa discuss:What Juilliard is preparing young dancers for todayThe transition from student to working artistDeveloping individuality within rigorous technical trainingMelissa’s own path from performer to educator and institutional leaderWhat young artists need to understand about building sustainable creative careersThe discipline, collaboration, and work audiences rarely see behind a finished performanceRecorded at The Juilliard School in New York City, with behind-the-scenes access to Juilliard Dance at Carnegie Hall.The Juilliard Schoolhttps://www.juilliard.eduJuilliard Dance Divisionhttps://www.juilliard.edu/danceMelissa Toogoodhttps://www.juilliard.edu/dance/faculty/toogood-melissaCarnegie Hallhttps://www.carnegiehall.orgFeaturing Melissa Toogood, Dean and Director of the Dance Division at The Juilliard SchoolHosted by Emily McElwreathRecorded at The Juilliard School and Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York CityFeaturing behind-the-scenes access to Juilliard Dance and Juilliard in rehearsal for Les Élémens, featuring world-premiere choreography for Juilliard dancers by Pam TanowitzSpecial thanks to The Juilliard School, the Juilliard Dance Division, and Carnegie HallThe Art Career is produced by McElwreath Art Advisory.

Episode One of The Art Career's New York season begins at the top: Lincoln Center.What does it take to lead the artistic vision of the world's most iconic performing arts institution — and why does she believe the arts are one of the only tools we have left to truly see one another?Shanta Thake is the Chief Artistic Officer of Lincoln Center, where she shapes the artistic direction of one of the great cultural institutions in the world. Before Lincoln Center, she spent more than a decade at The Public Theater, where she directed the legendary Joe's Pub and championed some of the most exciting voices in American performance. She is one of the most influential figures deciding what New York — and the country — gets to see on its stages.In this episode, Emily and Shanta discuss:Why the performing arts are "one of the only tools we have to move us forward"What a Chief Artistic Officer actually does — and how those decisions get madeLeading Lincoln Center into its next era, and who these stages are really forThe path from downtown stages to the world's biggest cultural institutionWhy seeing one another — in person, in a room — matters more than everAdvice for the next generation building a life in the artsThe Art Career's New York season takes you inside the rooms where the city's culture takes shape — new episodes weekly.Follow Shanta Thake:Instagram — @shantourageFollow Lincoln Center:Instagram — @lincolncenterWebsite — lincolncenter.orgFollow The Art Career:Instagram — @theartcareerYouTube — The Art CareerWebsite — theartcareer.comFollow Emily McElwreath:Instagram — @emily.mcelwreathartIf this conversation resonates, follow the show and leave a rating — it's the single best way to help us bring you more of the people shaping culture.Sound: Josh CraigCreative Director: Nina Yankovich

In this episode of The Art Career, Emily sits down with the incomparable Melissa Auf der Maur — musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and co-founder of the multidisciplinary arts center Basilica Hudson.Known for her role as the bass player in iconic 1990s rock bands Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa’s journey spans far beyond the stage. From self-producing solo albums to launching a nationally recognized cultural venue in Hudson, NY, Melissa has spent the past two decades creating space — literally and metaphorically — for artists to gather, experiment, and thrive.This conversation covers the full spectrum of her creative life: music, motherhood, mythology, and the radical act of sustaining a long-term, independent practice. We also talk about her upcoming literary memoir, which will explore her time inside the legendary 1990s rock scene — set to be released in 2026 by Grand Central Publishing / Hachette Books.We discuss:• Touring the world with Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins• Creating Basilica Hudson as a haven for artists and community• Her deep roots in visual art and photography• Storytelling, place-making, and the role of women in music history• Writing her forthcoming memoir on the 90s rock eraFollow Melissa: @xmadmxLearn more about Basilica Hudson: basilicahudson.orgFollow Emily: @emilymcelwreath_artFollow The Art Career: @theartcareerMelissa Auf der Maur was born and raised in Montreal, Canada where she received a fine arts education focused on music and photography. Auf der Maur is most prominently known for herrole as the bass player and band member in two Grammy Nominated and Winning 90’s rock bands, Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins. At the turn of the millennium, after multiple world tours she set off on her own to self-produce two solo albums, released on Capitol Records andRoadRunner / Warner Brother Records. In 2010 she co-founded the multidisciplinary art center Basilica Hudson in Hudson, NY with filmmaker Tony Stone, which welcomes up to 20,000 yearly visitors to genre-pushing music festivals, large-scale marketplace events, film screenings, and public installations. In addition to her work as an arts and music curator at Basilica Hudson, Auf der Maur has produced films that have been presented at Sundance Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, New Directors New Films, and released by NEON and Magnolia Pictures. Her photography work has been published in National Geographic, American Photo, SPIN and BUST Magazines, and exhibited at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Sotheby's NY, among other venues. Her literary memoir, focusing on her time in the iconic 90’s rock scene, is due to be released in 2026 by Grand Central / Hachettes Books.

Jemma Rose Brown is an artist, strategist and curator of cultural programs raised & based in NYC. Her approach is shaped by a decade+ career in podcasts and the audio industry. Jemma is the General Manager of The Signal Awards and Co-Creator of On Air Fest, the premiere event for audio storytelling. She is the Co-Founder of Cosmophage. Previously, she was the Director of creative agency work x work and a Producer at The Moth. Her projects have been covered widely in Vanity Fair, Wired, Forbes, Rolling Stone & more. Jemma sits on the Advisory Committee of UnionDocs Center for Documentary Art. Alongside her professional work, Jemma’s art practice is in incessant pursuit of intimacy: reaching across the asymptote of human experience to create momentary acts of connection. Jemma utilizes memoir, staged meals and performance to test the boundaries between self and other. Links: ⁠⁠⁠theartcareer.com⁠⁠⁠Follow Cosmophage Collective: https://www.instagram.com/cosmophage/?hl=enFollow Jemma: https://www.instagram.com/_needsmoresalt/Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠@theartcareer⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠@emilymcelwreath_art⁠⁠⁠Production + Creative Direction ⁠⁠⁠@soniaruscoe⁠⁠⁠Editing: ⁠⁠⁠@benjamin.galloway⁠⁠⁠ Join our community for exclusive updates, artist resources, and behind-the-scenes content! Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠theartcareer.com⁠⁠⁠ Never miss an episode! Subscribe & leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Art Career, Emily travels to Galerie Lelong & Co in Chelsea to sit down with gallerist Mary Sabbatino. Mary Sabbatino is Vice President and Partner of Galerie Lelong & Co., New York. She was appointed director of the New York location of Galerie Lelong & Co. in 1991 and became a gallery partner in 2007. In 2021, she was awarded the prestigious Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) from the Government of France. Championing a diverse roster of contemporary artists from throughout the world, the gallery has pioneered the community both in presenting a balanced roster of male and female artists, and artists from the Global South. Contributing to the overarching contemporary art scene, she served on the boards of ArtTable and the Executive Board of the Art Dealers’ Association of America, during which she initiated and co-authored the ADAA’s first code of ethics. Sabbatino served on the Selection Committee for Art Basel Miami Beach (2013-2020), the Art Basel Joint Selection Committee, and is a founding member of the Council for the Elizabeth Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum, New York. In 2020, along with colleagues from international galleries, she initiated the platforms Galleries Curate and SOUTH SOUTH. In addition to fostering the careers and legacies of the gallery’s artists, Sabbatino co-curated Art from Brazil in New York (1995) which presented the first solo exhibitions of the region’s most vital figures—Waltercio Caldas, Cildo Meireles, Hélio Oiticica, Mira Schendel, and Tunga—and curated Juan Downey: Video Installations and Drawings (1995), at the Museo Bellas Artes, Santiago, Chile. The gallery is proud to have represented leading contemporary artists and estates for over twenty years, including Petah Coyne, Andy Goldsworthy, Jane Hammond, Alfredo Jaar, Cildo Meireles, the Estate of Ana Mendieta, Jaume Plensa, Kate Shepherd, the Estate of Nancy Spero, Ursula von Rydingsvard, and Krzysztof Wodiczko.About Galerie Lelong & CoSince 1991, Galerie Lelong & Co., New York, has championed a diverse roster of contemporary artists from throughout the world. Led by Mary Sabbatino, Vice President and Partner, the gallery has pioneered the community both in presenting a balanced roster of male and female artists, and artists from the Global South. The gallery’s programming is noted for its political acuity and museum-quality exhibitions that include contemporary sculpture and installations, as well as its work with artists to help develop large-scale public art commissions beyond the gallery’s walls. In tandem with the gallery’s artists who present works that examine the human condition and collective consciousness, Galerie Lelong & Co. demonstrates its commitment to social justice and good citizenship through charitable initiatives and collaborations. Galerie Lelong & Co. is a member of the Art Dealers’ Association of America, the most esteemed organization of art galleries in the United States.Free Resource for Artists!Want expert guidance on building your art career? Download Navigating the Art World: A Comprehensive Guide for Artists—a free resource covering essential industry insights, practical tips, and more. Get it here:⁠⁠ Download Now⁠⁠Links: ⁠⁠theartcareer.com⁠⁠Follow Galerie Lelong & Co: https://www.instagram.com/galerielelong/?hl=enFollow Mary Sabbatino: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mary_sabbatino/?hl=enFollow us: ⁠⁠@theartcareer⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠@emilymcelwreath_art⁠⁠Production + Creative Direction ⁠⁠@soniaruscoe⁠⁠Editing: ⁠⁠@benjamin.galloway⁠⁠ Join our community for exclusive updates, artist resources, and behind-the-scenes content! Sign up at ⁠⁠theartcareer.com⁠⁠ Never miss an episode! Subscribe & leave us a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠

On season 7, Episode 3 of The Art Career Podcast, Emily sits down with fashion photograher and director Brianna Capozzi in her Brooklyn, NY apartment.First published in 2014, Brianna Capozzi has been working for over a decade to make distinctive images that have contributed to a movement of contemporary female-led fashion photography. Capozzi’s work places less emphasis on an ideal and instead uplifts the raw, fierce and playful that exists innately and uniquely in each subject. Her work demonstrates a fervent interest in the power, versatility, and inherent creative force of the female form.Advertising: Adidas, Agent Provocateur, Alexander Wang, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Cartier, Chloe, Chopard, Deisel, DKNY, Eckhaus Latta, Fenty, Frankie’s Bikinis, GAP, Gucci, Jonathan Simkhai, Khaite, Marc Jacobs, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Nike, Nordstrom, Pinko, Puma, Rare Beauty, Stella McCartney, Victoria’s Secret, Skims, Zara.Editorial: All In, American Vogue, British Vogue, Beauty Papers, Blau, D Republica, Dazed & Confused, Double, Interview, M Le Monde, Marfa, Myth, Pop, Re-Edition, Vogue Italia.Published: Well Behaved Women (Idea Book, 2018), Sisters (Idea Book, 2024)Free Resource for Artists!Want expert guidance on building your art career? Download Navigating the Art World: A Comprehensive Guide for Artists—a free resource covering essential industry insights, practical tips, and more. Get it here:⁠⁠ Download Now⁠⁠Links:https://www.instagram.com/briannalcapozzi/?hl=enhttps://rep-ltd.com/artists/brianna-capozzi ⁠⁠theartcareer.com⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠@theartcareer⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠@emilymcelwreath_art⁠⁠ Production + Creative Direction ⁠⁠@soniaruscoe⁠⁠ Editing: ⁠⁠@benjamin.galloway⁠⁠ Join our community for exclusive updates, artist resources, and behind-the-scenes content! Sign up at ⁠⁠theartcareer.com⁠⁠ Never miss an episode! Subscribe & leave us a review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Spotify⁠