Introducing: Art Yap Art Yap podcast

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Today’s guest is Micah Ruiz, the founder of Orion Custom Framing . Micah is the kind of person who makes you feel like you can build something beautiful from scratch—whether it’s a frame, a business, or an entire life. Micah grew up homeschooled in a town of 400 people, the son of a pastor, with no formal arts education—but with a punk mindset that carried him from a teenage summer job in a rural Oregon frame shop all the way to framing for SFMOMA and the Cantor We talk about everything: how framing is intimate and emotional, how to avoid art history scandals, and why he thinks everyone—whether they’re preserving a Ruth Asawa, their kid’s doodles, or a chemo port—deserves care and respect. Micah’s story is one of radical self-determination. He’s building something that lifts up not just his own family, but an entire community of craftspeople. His whole ethos is rooted in respect, approachability, and excellence—and the result is a framing shop that feels more like a trade school, a healing space, and a love letter to art in all its forms. This is an episode about trust, about trade, and about the very punk idea that you don’t need a fancy degree to sit at the table—you just need a vision, some guts, and a very sharp blade. Let’s get into it. 8peb26rf…

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6 - Allison Gamlen, Futures Worth Funding 31:30

15 days ago31:30

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Today’s episode features Allison Gamlen , a lifelong arts advocate who now serves as the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator for the San Mateo County Office of Education. We talk about growing up in the wings of the symphony and Kabuki theater, what happens to the brain when children are denied creativity, and how California’s Prop 28 is giving public school students a shot at becoming the next generation of culture-makers. This episode is for anyone who knows that the arts aren’t extra—they’re essential. That creativity is a human right. And that without it, we risk losing not just stories, but entire futures. Let’s get into it.…

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1 - Stella Lochman, Radical Joy 32:51

29 days ago32:51

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In today’s episode I sit down with Stella Lochman, a joy-driven community programming visionary with deep roots in San Francisco, the city where she was born and raised. Carrying forward the legacy of the city’s progressive and thoughtful artists, Stella offers a utopian perspective on our current cultural moment—along with simple tangible ways we can show up for one another through a model of mutual aid. So hang on tight for hot takes, fernet sips, Truffle Man art, community radio and collective liberation fueled by imagination.…

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4 - Craig McIntire, Connecting Through Art 41:14

29 days ago41:14

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Today’s guest is Craig McIntire—a self-taught painter, a practicing speech-language pathologist, and the kind of person who instantly feels like a friend you’ve known forever. He’s warm, funny, endlessly curious, and has a deep love for people (and Halloween, though sadly we didn’t get to that part). I could listen to him tell stories about anything and everything. In this episode, we talk about his creative work, his ever-evolving artistic identity, and the joy he finds in creating authentic connection through imagination.…

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2 - LE BohemianMuse, A Multifaceted Storyteller 27:44

29 days ago27:44

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In today’s episode I sit down with LE BohemianMuse in her beautiful sunlit SF studio in the mission. LE is first generation Ghanian Bay Area-ian, and I just love talking art and life with her. She’s a philosophical soul who is a multifaceted storyteller at heart. A creative force by nature, LE has no trouble blending her art practice with a streamlined business strategy. Hopefully you are just as excited as I was to hear more about her business muse reverie atelier, which provides 1 on 1 coaching, uplifting blog posts, and curated collaborative art experiences blending food and art. Here we go!…

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3 - Anna Lisa Escobedo, Everyone Has a Story to Tell 41:41

29 days ago41:41

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Today’s episode features Anna Lisa Escobedo a true community building baddie from LA. Anna Lisa’s creative project management connects artists with opportunities, each other, and the public. She pours herself heart and soul into making the arts accessible to everyone. And at the time of this recording she is on that job market, so scoop her up fast if you are looking to improve your organization’s creative vision, strategy, and day to day environment because Anna Lisa’s a real one.…

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5 - Jonathan Carver Moore, To Be Seen 25:01

29 days ago25:01

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Today’s guest is Jonathan Carver Moore—a gallerist, curator, and unapologetic advocate for emerging artists, especially artists of color and queer voices. Jonathan runs his namesake gallery in San Francisco’s budding Mid-Market arts corridor, where he’s created a space that’s as bold, joyful, and fiercely intentional as the work he champions. In this episode, we talk about what it means to create space—literally and figuratively—for artists who’ve historically been pushed to the margins. We get into the roots of his journey, the power of representation, and the business of building a gallery that feels like a living room for the communities it serves. This one’s full of honesty, laughter, and big ideas. Let’s get into it.…

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Introducing: Art Yap 2:23

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