Episode 11: Stephanie Orellana

Art Bazaar

Stephanie Orellana, an Allentown based multi media artist, visits the Art Bazaar.
Stephanie works as a Museum Educator at the Allentown Art Museum teaching art classes to families and has also spent time at the Alternative Gallery as a Resident Artist and vended with us at a variety of events.

IG: Stephy.xox
https://www.allentownartmuseum.org/experience/arteenespanol/
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Why Steph considers herself a multimedia artist
02:50 - What Steph brings out to vend
04:47 - Artists don't always know the meaning to something they create
06:50 - In-depth exploration of new mediums of art
07:48 - Where Steph got her interest in Art
09:23 - Some people figure out their artists early on
13:32 - Steph's path to becoming a professional artist
16:13 - The importance of community to artists
17:59 - Small cities & towns can still be hubs for the arts
19:59 - Tons of great artists in the Lehigh Valley
23:57 - Trying to bring back Allentown ArtsFest
29:49- Steph's experience vending at Allentown ArtsFest
34:27 - Build for what you have not what you want
37:08 - Steph's hopes for the Arts in Allentown
41:35 - Childhood food insecurity in Allentown
47:18 - How can art help non-artists?
48:28 - Art classes at the Allentown Art Museum
51:08 - Steph's experiences at the Alternative Gallery
53:42 - Art Collectors vs Art Lovers
57:00 - Enjoying the vending experience over the gallery experience
01:01:25 - Artist Shoutouts
01:04:15 - Bright future for the arts
01:06:45 - Event Announcements
01:09:24 - Outro