In this episode of the Art Colony, Gaston interviews Regina Binder about her work in uncovering forgotten artists in Provincetown. Regina, who has lived in Provincetown for over 40 years, shares her efforts in expanding the definition of historical significance to include marginalized artists, particularly those from the LGBTQ community. She highlights her projects, including documenting dune shacks for the National Park Service and her current work supported by a National Park Service grant aimed at linking LGBTQ stories to physical properties in Provincetown. The conversation covers the challenges and triumphs of documenting these forgotten figures and their contributions to the art and culture of Provincetown. Regina also discusses the importance of preserving the stories and histories of these overlooked artists for future generations.
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In this episode of the Art Colony, Gaston interviews Regina Binder about her work in uncovering forgotten artists in Provincetown. Regina, who has lived in Provincetown for over 40 years, shares her efforts in expanding the definition of historical significance to include marginalized artists, particularly those from the LGBTQ community. She highlights her projects, including documenting dune shacks for the National Park Service and her current work supported by a National Park Service grant aimed at linking LGBTQ stories to physical properties in Provincetown. The conversation covers the challenges and triumphs of documenting these forgotten figures and their contributions to the art and culture of Provincetown. Regina also discusses the importance of preserving the stories and histories of these overlooked artists for future generations.
The Fine Arts Work Center - From Lumber Yard to Art Vanguard with Sharon Polli
The Art Colony
36 minutes
1 month ago
The Fine Arts Work Center - From Lumber Yard to Art Vanguard with Sharon Polli
In this episode of The Art Colony, Gaston talks with Sharon Polli, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC), as she opens up about her journey from working in arts and culture in New York City to her current role, leading an internationally renowned artist residency program that has been operating since 1968 on a historically significant site dating back to 1914. The conversation covers the FAWC's offerings, including seven-month residencies for emerging artists and writers, summer workshops, and year-round programming. Sharon emphasizes the diversity and community engagement efforts, including collaborations with local schools and a variety of public events.
The Art Colony
In this episode of the Art Colony, Gaston interviews Regina Binder about her work in uncovering forgotten artists in Provincetown. Regina, who has lived in Provincetown for over 40 years, shares her efforts in expanding the definition of historical significance to include marginalized artists, particularly those from the LGBTQ community. She highlights her projects, including documenting dune shacks for the National Park Service and her current work supported by a National Park Service grant aimed at linking LGBTQ stories to physical properties in Provincetown. The conversation covers the challenges and triumphs of documenting these forgotten figures and their contributions to the art and culture of Provincetown. Regina also discusses the importance of preserving the stories and histories of these overlooked artists for future generations.
