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Ep 618: A Journey to Gallery Ownership with AnnMarie Cooper of Good Earth Gallery

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As makers, we often envy others' seemingly polished creative lives without seeing the winding path they took to get there. AnnMarie Cooper's journey from gallery employee to pottery gallery owner, cohorts program manager, and shared studio founder reveals how real artistic careers evolve through countless iterations - from taking community college classes and working in an 80-square-foot backyard shed to finding her voice through unexpected owl designs. Her story reminds us that the current stage of any maker's journey was built on multiple transitions, space adjustments, and boundary-setting exercises that responded to both creative and family needs. Behind every Instagram-worthy studio or established gallery lies years of gradual growth, experimentation, and community-building that transformed initial passion into sustainable creative practice.

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Chapters

1. AnnMarie Cooper (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Greetings (00:03:29)

3. Anne-Marie's Background and Current Work (00:04:37)

4. Life in Bellingham and Personal Insights (00:05:18)

5. Challenges and Support in the Arts Community (00:06:21)

6. The Co-op Building and Gallery Operations (00:06:59)

7. Journey to Owning the Gallery (00:08:02)

8. Gallery Operations and Artist Relationships (00:11:16)

9. Seasonality and Expanding Artist Representation (00:21:19)

10. Opening Star Flower Studios (00:26:54)

11. Journey into Pottery and Coil Building (00:32:54)

12. Finding a Unique Artistic Voice (00:33:58)

13. Balancing Studio Life and Family (00:38:07)

14. Building a Clay Community (00:42:18)

15. Wood Firing Passion and Community Building (00:45:25)

16. Conferences and Networking (00:53:51)

17. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (01:00:55)

162 episodes

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As makers, we often envy others' seemingly polished creative lives without seeing the winding path they took to get there. AnnMarie Cooper's journey from gallery employee to pottery gallery owner, cohorts program manager, and shared studio founder reveals how real artistic careers evolve through countless iterations - from taking community college classes and working in an 80-square-foot backyard shed to finding her voice through unexpected owl designs. Her story reminds us that the current stage of any maker's journey was built on multiple transitions, space adjustments, and boundary-setting exercises that responded to both creative and family needs. Behind every Instagram-worthy studio or established gallery lies years of gradual growth, experimentation, and community-building that transformed initial passion into sustainable creative practice.

Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more.

Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybook
Have questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com

  continue reading

Chapters

1. AnnMarie Cooper (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Greetings (00:03:29)

3. Anne-Marie's Background and Current Work (00:04:37)

4. Life in Bellingham and Personal Insights (00:05:18)

5. Challenges and Support in the Arts Community (00:06:21)

6. The Co-op Building and Gallery Operations (00:06:59)

7. Journey to Owning the Gallery (00:08:02)

8. Gallery Operations and Artist Relationships (00:11:16)

9. Seasonality and Expanding Artist Representation (00:21:19)

10. Opening Star Flower Studios (00:26:54)

11. Journey into Pottery and Coil Building (00:32:54)

12. Finding a Unique Artistic Voice (00:33:58)

13. Balancing Studio Life and Family (00:38:07)

14. Building a Clay Community (00:42:18)

15. Wood Firing Passion and Community Building (00:45:25)

16. Conferences and Networking (00:53:51)

17. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (01:00:55)

162 episodes

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