We are joined with Emma Golden, executive director of the Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts. The Golden Foundation was conceived as a way to thank the community of artists for their support, encouragement and friendship. For the Golden family and friends, the Golden Foundation is also a means of celebrating the legacy of Sam and Adele.
Emma paints a story in this episode that honors that legacy by sharing stories of her grandparents, Sam and Adele Golden and her parents, Mark and Barbara Golden as they all embarked on the founding of Golden Artist Colors. From the rich experience that Sam had as a paintmaker working along his uncle Leonard Bocour producing hand-ground oil colors for artists in 1936, she reveals that in retirement Sam and Adele returned to the arts materials world joined by Emma's parents, Mark and Barbara. That was 1980 and the company Golden Artist Colors now manufactures GOLDEN Artist Acrylics, Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors, QoR Watercolors, and PanPastels and is a respected leader in the paintmaking industry.
In 2012, Golden Foundation opened its doors to a one-of-a-kind residency experience to artists around the world. Across the road from the Golden manufacturing factory in New Berlin, New York, a 19th century barn was renovated into spacious studio and living space for artists chosen through an application process.
The artists during their four-week residency have multiple opportunities to meet with paintmakers and experienced material application specialists to learn more about the paints they work with. It is a unique experience that is often not taught or is not accessible to artists and advances each artist's expertise in their field.
Emma explains the application process and informs our listeners on the logistics and timetable of the process. She also lays out the day to day living arrangements for the artists.
Artists with curiosity and a quest for learning are encouraged to apply. The application will become available in June so keep an eye out for the announcement on Goldenfoundation. org.
Thank you, Emma, for this inside look into your foundations opportunities for artists. We are looking forward to staying in touch with you and your residents.
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