Cathy Byrd has actively engaged at the center and fringe of art scenes around the world for more than two decades. Through Fresh Art International, she shares her passion for sharing stories about art and community, the environment, politics and the economy, inequities in the market, and other cultural flashpoints. Through speaking, educating, writing and podcasting, she is committed to exploring diverse perspectives.
SERVICES
Ask An Expert Highly experienced in curating, podcasting, teaching, writing and editing
Public Talks Professional and engaging, on stage or in informal settings.
Podcast + Radio Appearances Invite an Expert to your podcast or radio show
Podcast Design and Launch Consulting Guidance from the first step to launch—concept, brand, signature sound, scheduling, publishing, website and social media
Podcast-in-Residence Available for one week to one month residencies to research, record and share your story.
Engagement with Schools and Professional Organizations Seminars, Workshops and Podcast Events with art and design schools, public and private colleges, universities
Mentoring One-on-one mentoring for artists, arts professionals, curators, writers, educators
Writing and Editing Commissioned writing and editing for publication
Cathy Byrd is an independent art curator, writer and educator, based in Miami and engaging globally. Fresh Art International, the art media project she launched in 2011, features a curated podcast with more than 200 episodes. Byrd informs and inspires listeners with insightful stories about today’s art, film and architecture. Segments recorded at the center and fringe of art scenes across six continents and the Caribbean archipelago represent diverse creative perspectives on the environment, technology, race, gender, immigration and the global diaspora, among other contemporary flashpoints.
Recognized as a top art podcast, Fresh Art International offers original audio experiences—from segments produced in studio, to remote streaming radio broadcasts and live podcast events in the U.S., South America, the Caribbean, and West Africa. Cathy has completed curatorial residencies with CEC ArtsLink (Central Asia), Alice Yard (Trinidad), Open Ateliers (Netherlands), Tempus Projects (Tampa), and Artists in Residence in Everglades (The Everglades).
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Contact us: info@freshartinternational.com