Brian and Carolyn Jobe, Co-Founders of the Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art and Co-Directors of Tri-Star Arts 36:00
Brian and Carolyn Jobe, the founders of Tri-Star Arts--an organization that connects and promotes contemporary visual art in Tennessee--join The Remix to talk about their journey from Tennessee to Texas to New York and back again. Both artists are educators and arts administrators who saw an opportunity (and a need) to connect contemporary artists and arts organizations across the entire state of Tennessee through listings, a speaker series, and other events. We get into the nitty gritty of their funding and how the founding of Tri-State Arts relates to a long-term vision that will manifest in the 2021 Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art, an event sure to attract nationwide interest. They talk about generosity, mentors, kindness, and time management. Find out how they balance their ambitious organization with their own practices and a family. They also give great advice for anyone planning to run a Kickstarter campaign.
Brian Jobe has previously worked at the Guggenheim NY and Blue Star Contemporary in San Antonio. Carolyn Jobe has worked in arts administration for a variety of entities including the Chelsea Music Festival (NY) and Art Crating Inc. In addition to being arts administrators, they are both artists: Brian, a sculptor, and Carolyn, a painter, both exhibiting their work nationally. Through their programs, they enjoy facilitating beneficial connections and have a passion to see the contemporary art communities of Tennessee thrive. @tristar_arts @tennessee_triennial @locate_arts
