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Platemark episodes and shorts on YouTube

Oct. 6, 2026

Curtis Bartone on the joy of working with others

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Oct. 6, 2026

Curtis Bartone on what is it that makes an artist an artist

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Oct. 6, 2026

Curtis Bartone on graining stones as a great workout

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Oct. 6, 2026

Curtis Bartone on knowing when enough is enough

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Oct. 6, 2026

Curtis Bartone on counter etching lithography stones as a method of creating states

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Oct. 6, 2026

s3e118 selling prints for five+ decades with Daniel Lienau

Join us on this episode of Platemark for a captivating journey through more than 55 years in the print world with Daniel Lienau, owner of The Annex Galleries in Santa Rosa, California. From his serendipitous beginnings at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Berkeley to studying under unorthodox educators like Janet…

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Oct. 5, 2026

Dan Lienau on falling for prints by members of Atelier 17

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Oct. 5, 2026

Dan Lienau on discovering prints by members of Taller de Gráfica Popular in the 1970s

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Sept. 22, 2026

s3e117 exquisite wood engraving and illustrated books with Barry Moser

Join us on this episode of Platemark for a captivating and deeply personal conversation with the legendary artist, illustrator, and master printmaker Barry Moser. Reflecting on a career defined by extraordinary craftsmanship and intellectual curiosity, Barry shares stories from his beginnings in Chattanooga, his transition from preaching to an ever-questioning…

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Sept. 22, 2026

s3e117 wood engraving and book illustration with Barry Moser

Join Ann Shafer and Tru Ludwig on this episode of Platemark for a captivating and deeply personal conversation with the legendary artist, illustrator, and master printmaker Barry Moser. Reflecting on a career defined by extraordinary craftsmanship and intellectual curiosity, Barry shares stories from his beginnings in Chattanooga, his transition from…

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Sept. 8, 2026

s3e116 framing deep dive with Thoren Vadala

In this episode of Platemark, Ann Shafer sits down with master framer Thoren Vadala of Make-A-Frame Atlantic to explore the meticulous, often overlooked world of picture framing. From the technical realities of custom woodworking versus manufactured MDF to conservation standards like cotton rag mats and UV-filtering glass, Thoren breaks down…

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Sept. 8, 2026

s3e116 taking framing seriously with Thoren Vadala

In this episode of Platemark, Ann Shafer sits down with master framer Thoren Vadala of Make-A-Frame Atlantic to explore the meticulous, often overlooked world of picture framing. From the technical realities of custom woodworking versus manufactured MDF to conservation standards like cotton rag mats and UV-filtering glass, Thoren breaks down…

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Sept. 5, 2026

Barry Moser on the art has to stand on its own

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Sept. 5, 2026

Barry Moser on not missing teaching after 62 years

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Sept. 5, 2026

Barry Moser on creating a 20th-century Bible

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Sept. 1, 2026

s3e115 creativity and freedom with cultural strategist Laura Raicovich

Host Ann Shafer talks with Laura Raicovich about creativity, resistance, and alternative cultural spaces. They talk about Laura's pioneering museum leadership, her upcoming fine jewelry line Istria Napoli, and her fearless advocacy for artistic freedom outside traditional institutional boundaries. From exploring the legacy of the Queens Museum to reimagining sustainable…

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Sept. 1, 2026

s3e115 creativity and freedom with cultural strategist Laura Raicovich

Discovering creativity, resistance, and alternative cultural spaces with the multifaceted Laura Raicovich. In this episode, host Ann Shafer sits down with Laura to discuss her pioneering museum leadership, her upcoming fine jewelry line Istria Napoli, and her fearless advocacy for artistic freedom outside traditional institutional boundaries. From exploring the legacy…

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Aug. 25, 2026

s3e114 Live from the McNay Print Fair: James Stroud and the Art of Collaboration

Celebrate a milestone with Platemark as we record our first-ever live episode at the 30th anniversary of the McNay Print Fair. Host Ann Shafer is joined by master printer James Stroud (Center Street Studio) to explore the fascinating, high-stakes world of the print shop. From Jim's formative years with Stanley…

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Aug. 25, 2026

s3e114 live from the McNay Print Fair: James Stroud and the Art of Collaboration

Celebrate a milestone with Platemark as we record our first-ever live episode at the 30th anniversary of the McNay Print Fair. Host Ann Shafer is joined by master printer James Stroud (Center Street Studio) to explore the fascinating, high-stakes world of the print shop. From Jim’s formative years with Stanley…

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Aug. 24, 2026

Laura Raicovich asks who do we want to be

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Aug. 24, 2026

Laura Raicovich on leaving the Queens Museum

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Aug. 24, 2026

Laura Raicovich on Fall of Freedom programs

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Aug. 24, 2026

Laura Raicovich on a different kind of thinking

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Aug. 24, 2026

Laura Raicovich on designing alternative cultural infrastructure

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