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Suggested Donation is a podcast devoted to the arts in all forms. Hosted by two contemporary painters, Tony Curanaj and Edward Minoff, the conversations provide an insight into the creative mind. By speaking with both traditional and non-traditional artists and craftsmen, curators and restorers, we create a dialog through which we discover common ground across disciplines and spaces united by a love of and deep devotion to skill.

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  • Avg 1 hr 34 min
  • English

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  • #78
    Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min

    Episode 78: Travis Schlaht

    Ted and Tony sit down with their dear friend and brilliant painter Travis Schaht to talk Paris adventures, father-son art collaborations, NCAA basketball memories, and the inspiration fueling his latest body of work.

  • #77
    Mar 28, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min

    Episode 77: Michael Grimaldi

    We are honored to have been included in another Drawing Discourse at UNC Asheville. We are joined this year by Michael Grimaldi, who returns for his second appearance on Suggested Donation Podcast.

  • #76
    Feb 17, 2025 · 1 hr 52 min

    Episode 76: Mike Marino

    We’re thrilled to present a new episode of Suggested Donation Podcast, featuring Oscar-nominated special effects maestro Mike Marino! Join us as we explore Mike’s journey into the world of special makeup effects, the enduring impact of practical effects, and the inspirations that shaped his career.

  • Jan 8, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    Episode 75: Michael Klein

    Ted and Tony have a conversation with Michael Klein, artist and Director of the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art

  • #74
    Dec 18, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min

    Episode 74: Simon Liu

    Tony and Ted hang out with legendary painting support craftsman and guru Simon Liu. When it comes to stretched canvas, there is only one person to talk to.

  • Apr 4, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min

    Episode 72: Christopher Gallego

    We sit down with artist Christopher Gallego and discuss his excellent work in collaboration with the University of North Carolina Ashville's 15th Annual Drawing Discourse.

  • #71
    Apr 13, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min

    Episode 71: Patricia Watwood

    We sit down with our dear friend, Artist, and Author Patricia Watwood and chat about her wonderful new book, “ The Path Of Drawing. Lessons for Everyday Creativity and Mindfulness”.

  • #70
    Feb 16, 2023 · 1 hr 55 min

    Episode 70: Robert Bodem

    Suggested Donation is back with celebrated sculptor and Athens Sculpture Atelier Director Robert Bodem. We discuss Rob’s approach, called “Drawing in Space” which he developed as the Director of Sculpture at the Florence Academy of Art and has continued to refine in Athens.

  • #69
    Jan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min

    Episode 69: Sigal Tsabari

    In collaboration with UNC Asheville’s 14th Annual Drawing Discourse we recorded with Israeli artist Sigal Tsabari. While our conversation focused in on drawing, Sigal has a profound way of thinking and talking about art in general that we are excited to share. Thanks to Sigal, UNC Asheville and Tami

  • #68
    Sep 7, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min

    Episode 68: Carl Dobsky

    The boys sit down with the great narrative artist, Carl Dobsky.

  • #67
    Apr 28, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 67: Jay Newman

    We recorded with Jay Newman, the author of the recently released and highly acclaimed thriller Undermoney, which looks at the intersection of finance, military, and politics. Art is peppered throughout his book and we discuss the role that money plays in the art world and the role that art plays for

  • Mar 4, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min

    Episode 66: Amaya Gurpide

    The crew sits down with Artist and Artistic Director of the Lyme Academy to talk drawing.

  • #65
    Jan 6, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min

    Episode 65: Todd Casey

    We sit down and have a great chat with artist, teacher, author of the excellent book, “The Art of Still Life”, and a friend of the show, Todd Casey.

  • #63
    Jul 9, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min

    Episode 63: Carlo Russo

    The crew sits down with artist Carlo Russo to talk about art making.

  • Apr 22, 2021 · 2 hr 12 min

    Episode 62: Nicolas Uribe

    The boys sit down with artist Nicolas Uribe for a great uncensored discussion.

  • #61
    Feb 4, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min

    Episode 61: Peter Van Dyck Drawing Discourse

    We are proud to present a special Drawing edition of Suggested Donation Podcast, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina Asheville. As part of their 12th Annual International Contemporary Drawing Exhibition, we recorded a conversation with our friend and one of our favorite artists, P

  • #59
    Aug 13, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min

    Episode 59: Joshua Larock

    Suggested Donation is back with a new episode featuring the inimitable Josh LaRock, who's been amazing us since he was a student at GCA. We get into our shared experiences and formative years as well as a peek into Josh's unique style and insight - enjoy this episode, we sure did!

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