Myles Calvert, IEA director, featured on Platemark Podcast

Myles Calvert, director of the Institute for Electronic Arts, Alfred University School of Art and Design, was a guest on a recent Platemark Podcast.

In the podcast, titled "Electronic Arts in Printmaking with Myles Calvert," which Platemark published April 8, Calvert shares his extensive journey from growing up in Ontario, Canada, to studying and working in the United Kingdom, and eventually coming to Alfred University to become director of the Institute of Electronic Arts.

Calvert discusses his experiences working at prestigious galleries in London, his impactful student experiences, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He delves into his role as the director of the IEA at Alfred University , including the intricacies of managing residencies, the use of technology in printmaking, and the importance of community engagement.

He also reflects on the challenges of academia, the value of traditional and new media in art, and his approach to student critiques. The conversation highlights Calvert's passion for printmaking, his commitment to education, and his vision for the future of the IEA.

Platemark is an independent podcast about art and issues facing the art world. Topics include the state of the museum field, curatorial work, critiques and studio visits, market value and conceptual value, redefining the art historical canon, and prints, printmaking, print fairs, and print publishing.