Join us as we sit down with this week’s guest, Grace Gdaniec, Program Director of the Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach, Florida. A visual artist with a background in oil painting and curation, Grace shares her journey from a creative childhood to managing one of South Florida’s most vibrant multidisciplinary art spaces. In this episode, Grace explores the evolution of the Arts Warehouse—its role as a hub for emerging and established artists, its impact on the Delray community, and the unique energy that comes from collaborative studio spaces. From curating thoughtful exhibitions to supporting artists in residence, Grace gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a welcoming, creative space for all. Join us as we discuss: - Grace’s personal path from student artist to arts administrator - The mission and growth of Arts Warehouse over the past seven years - What makes the resident artist studios so valuable—and why they’re limited to four years - How exhibitions are curated, from open calls to themed concepts - Memorable moments, lessons learned, and the joy of seeing shows come to life - The collaborative, supportive culture that thrives within the warehouse - How First Friday Art Walks activate the space and draw the public in - Grace’s inspiration sources—from Instagram deep-dives to physical mediums like ceramics Whether you’re a practicing artist, an art lover, or someone curious about community-centered creativity, this episode offers valuable insights into what makes a thriving arts ecosystem. Artists and Creative Professionals! 📣 For free resources and even more insight into the arts & culture of Palm Beach County visit our Sponsor’s website! https://www.palmbeachculture.com Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the art world! 🎉 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @artigras Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtiGras/ ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Website: www.artigras.org ArtiGras Podcast Website: www.artigraspodcast.com Follow the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County​: Instagram: @palmbeachculture Facebook: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Connect with Grace: Instagram: @_graceedenart Arts Warehouse Website: https://artswarehouse.org/team/ Presented to you by: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County #ArtsWarehouse #DelrayBeachArts #GraceGdaniec #CreativeSpaces #ArtistResidency #PalmBeachArts #ArtCuration #WomenInTheArts #FirstFridayArtWalk #ArtCommunity #SouthFloridaArts #studiolife

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