Gallery artist, Chris Kahler was interviewed by Valerie Allen and Armin Mersmann, “Conversation with Chris Kahler” for the podcast Art Ladders: The Creative Climb. Listen the interview on Spotify In this episode (1 hr:11 min), Valerie Allen and Armin Mersmann welcome artist Christopher Kahler to discuss his journey in the art world, the influences from his family, and the importance of relationships in the art community. They explore Koehler’s artistic development, teaching philosophy, and the challenges he faced, including personal health issues. The conversation emphasizes the significance of collaboration, the pursuit of art, and the value of education without the burden of debt. Chris Kahler is the department chair for the art and design department at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois and recently took up the interim role as director of the Tarble Art Museum. He has an MFA from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, an MA in painting from Eastern Illinois University, and a BFA from Ohio Wesleyan University.

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