Alison Limtavemongkol — Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette Podcast #32: Owner & Director of Open Mind Art Space

Welcome back to my podcast — Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette. Here, you’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of some of today’s great painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors. I’m your host, Whitney Rosenson, Owner of Art Dimensions Online — your online home for art leasing and sales from over 80 talented artists.

This is Episode #32 and today’s guest is Alison Limtavemongkol. She’s the owner and director of The Open Mind Art Space in West LA. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and your other favorite podcast spots — follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling happy creating!

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Episode 32: Alison Limtavemongkol — Owner and Director of Open Mind Art Space

Alison Limtavemongkol is the owner and director of The Open Mind Art Space in West LA. She showcases contemporary art from a diverse blend of talented emerging artists. Hear what it means to be an art curator, how to choose what art to show in a gallery space, and how to manage wearing several different hats at one time. This episode covers everything from curation to creativity. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• How did Alison get started as a gallery owner & director?
• What does it mean to be a curator?
• How long has Alison’s gallery been around for?
• What is her own art like?
• Is there a common thread among her expositions?
• What’s the hardest part about curation?
• How can you apply to be Alison’s assistant?
• Does she do any workshops?

Check out Alison’s gallery at OpenMindArtSpace.com and IG @OpenMindArtSpace.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail.

Show Notes

• Intro
• [0:52] Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette
• [1:00] Whitney Rosenson, Art Dimensions
• [1:08] Check out Alison’s gallery at OpenMindArtSpace.com and IG @OpenMindArtSpace
• [1:50] What is Alison’s role at The Open Mind Art Space?
• [2:19] How did she get started as a gallery owner & director?
• [3:00] Real Estate Property Management
• [3:37] What does it mean to be a curator?
• [4:30] What’s currently going on in Alison’s gallery?
• [5:01] How old is her featured artist?
• [5:32] How long will his work be up for?
• [6:02] Check out Alison’s gallery at OpenMindArtSpace.com and IG @OpenMindArtSpace
• [6:12] How long has her gallery been around for?
• [6:48] When is her 6th anniversary party?
• Alison’s Gallery
• [7:18] How does Alison find what art to showcase?
• [8:39] What is her own art like?
• [9:56] Why else did she decide to open the space?
• [11:03] Is there a common thread among her exhibitions?
• [12:14] What’s the hardest part about curation?
• [13:02] How many shows does Alison have per year?
• [13:47] Does she have an assistant?
• [14:20] How can you apply to be Alison’s assistant?
• [14:52] What’s her favorite part of running a gallery?
• Alison’s Aspirations
• [15:21] Where does Alison see herself in 5 years?
• [16:20] Does she do any workshops?
• [17:10] Paint & Sip
• [17:32] What final thoughts does Alison have?
• Outro
• [18:08] Check out Alison’s gallery at OpenMindArtSpace.com and IG @OpenMindArtSpace
• [18:58] Email Whitney if you have any questions on Alison’s gallery & more
• [19:04] Follow Art Dimensions on Instagram at @ArtDimensions
• [19:09] Follow the Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette and tell a friend about the podcast
• [19:17] Check out Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette on GoodPods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to

What is Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette?

How does contemporary art get created? Hear the behind-the-scenes of some of today’s great painters, sculptors, photographers, and collectors. Learn the inspiration, motivation, and creative processes that make contemporary art possible. Hosted by Whitney Rosenson, Owner of Art Dimensions Online — your online home for art leasing and sales from over 80 talented artists.

What is Art Dimensions?

For more than thirty years, we have specialized in the leasing and sale of fine, contemporary art including painting, print, sculpture and photography. We are proud to have more than 80 talented artists on our roster.

Our “lease to own” program provides an opportunity to “live with the art” before electing to purchase it. Both residential and corporate clients can create appealing and exciting spaces with artwork, while creating an investment for themselves.

We are able to coordinate delivery, installation, and also offer framing consultation and art relocation. Cleared artwork has appeared in numerous feature films and television shows.

Our team will work within your timeframe and budget to provide you with fabulous artwork for your film, print, home staging and commercial projects.

We are a business member of the Set Decorators Society of America.

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