Frances Barth NA + William T. Williams NA

Exquisite Corpse: Contemporary Conversations

09/12/22 • 85 min

In the first episode of Season 3, previous guest Frances Barth chooses to speak with painter William T. Williams. They discuss their 50-year friendship, reminiscing about influences and interactions throughout their accomplished careers like working at Skowhegan, being neighbors, and their shared communities of artists. They discuss the mentors that were a part of their artistic development and how they help students and the next generation develop their own work. In the growing age of social media and miscellaneous distractions, both National Academicians share their advice for emerging artists to remain centered and focused.

09/12/22 • 85 min

Exquisite Corpse: Contemporary Conversations - Frances Barth NA + William T. Williams NA

Transcript

Adrienne Elise Tarver00:00:09.210

Welcome. I'm Adrian Elise Harver, the host of the National Academy Podcast, Exquisite Corpse. This podcast is a series of conversations between artists and architects. Who've been elected by their peers, to the National Academy of Design for their extraordinary contributions to art and culture in America. These are the national academy mission and they are at the core of the oldest artist run organization in the United States. And thi

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