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Open Studio

Adam Welch, Liza Peck

Booking Overview

This is a community-focused arts interview show featuring artists, makers, scholars, creative practitioners, and other cultural figures connected to Princeton and the surrounding region. Suitable pitches include established or emerging artists, arts educators, creative entrepreneurs, academics researching art or culture, and leaders with meaningful community arts experience; booking difficulty is medium because local relevance is important, although the show has also featured nationally and internationally recognized guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 7

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 240 subscribers

Instagram: 17.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@artscouncilofprinceton.org

awelch@artscouncilofprinceton.org

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Host

Adam Welch - Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton, where he leads the organization’s cultural and community-focused work.

Liza Peck - Director of Development and Community Engagement at the Arts Council of Princeton, focused on fundraising and connecting the organization with its community.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established or emerging artists, makers, creative practitioners, arts educators, academics, and culturally engaged community leaders, particularly those with a meaningful connection to Princeton or the broader region.
Required Achievements:  
Professional creative practice or exhibitions, University research or academic leadership, Arts mentorship and education, Community cultural leadership, Cross-disciplinary work connecting art with wider social or intellectual themes

Recent Guest Discussions

Aaron Fisher - Photorealistic Painting, Artistic Development, Mentorship, And Creative Work In The Princeton Community.

Andy Golden - Photography, Philosophy, Creative Practice, And The Relationship Between Analytical And Artistic Ways Of Seeing.

Aziz El Badaoui - Hairstyling As An Art Form, Identity, Transformation, Self-expression, And Creative Mentorship.

Ghada Amer - Gender, Cultural Identity, Fine Art And Craft, Ceramics, Feminism, And Artistic Resistance.

Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis - Music Cognition, Mental Narratives, Cultural Influences On Musical Meaning, Memory, And Social Bonding.

Recent Topics

Visual Arts, Music, Photography, Crafts, Art

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Open Studio
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Open Studio with Jessica Durrie, Vol. 1 Ep. 7, September 10, 2026

October 01, 2026

Hello and Welcome to Open Studio, a podcast from the Arts Council of Princeton spotlighting the creative minds shaping our cultural landscape. We sit down with artists, makers, and creative thinkers from our community to talk about the work they do and the ideas that inspire them. Co-hosted by me, Adam Welch Executive Director and the Director of Development and Community Engagement Liza Peck, Open Studio invites you into the stories behind the art. Today it is our very good fortune to be spe...

Open Studio with Aaron Fisher, Vol. 1 Ep. 6, May 4, 2026

September 01, 2026

Today it is our very good fortune to be speaking with the one and only Aaron Fisher.Aaron Fisher’s story begins in Princeton New Jersey, where creativity wasn’t just encouraged—it was inevitable. As his mother recalls, from the moment he could hold a crayon, Aaron was already expressing himself through art. That early spark was nurtured by his sister Pat, an artist in her own right, who recognized his gift and pushed him to refine it.Aaron went on to study Marketing, Art, and Design at Middle...

Open Studio with Andy Golden, Vol. 1 Ep. 5, May 1, 2026

August 01, 2026

Andy Golden is recognized as the longtime President of the Princeton University Investment Company (Princo), where he spent three decades shaping one of the most successful university endowments in the world. But beyond the numbers and the institutional impact, there’s a lesser-known dimension to Golden’s life - one that reveals a more personal and creative side: his work as a photographer and philosopher. Golden joined PRINCO in 1995. At that time the endowment was valued at $3.5B and today ...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Open Studio
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How do I get in touch with Open Studio?

Open Studio is hosted by Adam Welch and Liza Peck. Its publicly listed emails are info@artscouncilofprinceton.org and awelch@artscouncilofprinceton.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Open Studio?

The publicly listed emails for Open Studio: info@artscouncilofprinceton.org and awelch@artscouncilofprinceton.org.

How many listeners does Open Studio have?

Podseeker estimates Open Studio reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Open Studio?

Open Studio typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established or emerging artists, makers, creative practitioners, arts educators, academics, and culturally engaged community leaders, particularly those with a meaningful connection to Princeton or the broader region. Common among recent guests: Professional creative practice or exhibitions; University research or academic leadership; Arts mentorship and education. Recent guests include Aaron Fisher, Andy Golden, and Aziz El Badaoui.

How hard is it to get booked on Open Studio?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Open Studio cover?

Recent episodes cover Visual Arts, Music, Photography, Crafts, and Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@artscouncilofprinceton.org

awelch@artscouncilofprinceton.org

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