HEIDI AT THE PFISTER: PART 2

What happens when an artist's private practice meets the public eye for an entire year? Fresh from completing her prestigious residency at Milwaukee's historic Pfister Hotel, Heidi Parkes returns to SEAMSIDE to unpack what it was like to work in full public view for thirteen months. From unexpected revelations about her own work to the delicate dance of public engagement, Heidi shares how this residency in a busy hotel studio reshaped both her work and her perspective.

In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Heidi and I explore:
① how public interaction informs the work we make
② how to ask meaningful questions when you step into a gallery
③ why she’s so glad to be back home

You can hear Part 1 of our conversation here.

WHY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?

This conversation offers a rare glimpse into the intersection of public art spaces and private artistic practice, as Heidi Parkes shares candid insights about navigating a year-long residency while maintaining her creative work. Her experience illuminates the challenges and rewards of making art in public spaces, and how these experiences can shape an artist's career trajectory.

REFLECTION PROMPT

What role does community play in shaping an artist's career, and how can artists actively contribute to building stronger creative communities?

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