Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

Ann Shafer

Booking Overview

An interview-led art-history show focused on fine-art prints, printmaking, and the broader print ecosystem, typically featuring artists, master printers, curators, art historians, cultural executives, and other specialized practitioners. Credible pitches include established printmakers, museum and gallery leaders, print publishers, scholars, dealers, and cultural strategists with substantive expertise or distinctive projects; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors respected niche professionals rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 178

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 577 subscribers

Instagram: 3.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

annshafer@hotmail.com

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Host

Ann Shafer - Fine-art prints curator, art historian, podcaster, blogger, and organizer of the Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair; formerly a curator at the Baltimore Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Established printmakers, master printers, museum or gallery curators, art historians, scholars, print publishers, dealers, cultural executives, and artists with substantial expertise or distinctive projects connected to printmaking and the visual-arts ecosystem.

Required Achievements:

Museum, gallery, or arts-organization leadership, Curatorial exhibitions or scholarly research, Established artistic or printmaking practice, Notable collaborations with artists, publishers, or print studios, Educational, community, or cultural-infrastructure initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Raicovich - Creativity, Artistic Freedom, Resistance, Museum Leadership, And Sustainable Cultural Infrastructures.

James Stroud - Print-shop Collaboration, Master Printing, Technical Processes, And The Relationship Between Artists And Printers.

Rachel Vogel - Parasol Press, Art Publishing, Curatorial Practice, And Collaboration Among Artists, Printers, And Publishers.

Marie Tennyson - Printmaking Organizations, Affordable Studio Access, Artist Collaboration, Emerging Talent, And The History Of The Lower East Side Printshop.

Jenny Schmid - Historical Influence On Contemporary Printmaking, Activism, Education, Community Practice, And Projects Addressing Women’s Labor History.

Recent Topics

Printmaking, Art History, Print Collecting, Art Museums, Art Market

Episodes

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Platemark: prints and the printmaking ecosystem

s3e117 exquisite wood engraving and illustrated books with Barry Moser

September 22, 2026

Join us on this episode of Platemark for a captivating and deeply personal conversation with the legendary artist, illustrator, and master printmaker Barry Moser. Reflecting on a career defined by extraordinary craftsmanship and intellectual curiosity, Barry shares stories from his beginnings in Chattanooga, his transition from preaching to an ever-questioning artistic life, and the philosophy behind his monumental Pennyroyal Press editions of classics like Alice in Wonderland and the Bible. ...

s3e116 framing deep dive with Thoren Vadala

September 08, 2026

In this episode of Platemark, Ann Shafer sits down with master framer Thoren Vadala of Make-A-Frame Atlantic to explore the meticulous, often overlooked world of picture framing. From the technical realities of custom woodworking versus manufactured MDF to conservation standards like cotton rag mats and UV-filtering glass, Thoren breaks down what it truly takes to protect and elevate a work of art on paper. Tune in for an engaging discussion on framing philosophy, avoiding the trap of standar...

s3e115 creativity and freedom with cultural strategist Laura Raicovich

September 01, 2026

Host Ann Shafer talks with Laura Raicovich about creativity, resistance, and alternative cultural spaces. They talk about Laura's pioneering museum leadership, her upcoming fine jewelry line Istria Napoli, and her fearless advocacy for artistic freedom outside traditional institutional boundaries. From exploring the legacy of the Queens Museum to reimagining sustainable cultural infrastructures like the Francis Kite Club, Laura shares an inspiring roadmap for anyone looking to build a versati...

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