She's a self-described "Route 66 Kid" having grown up near Tally's Cafe in Tulsa. An Art History course changed the course of her life that eventually led her back to OU to get her MA. A 3-month residency in Mexico to study Aztec art turned into a 3-year stay. In 2006, Amber became the Visual Arts Director at the Oklahoma Arts Council where her first task was to create a 4400 sq. ft. gallery in the Capitol.  After becoming the Director in 2013, she made sure that the multi-year Capitol renovation showcased the best of the state's art collection. In this podcast, Amber pays homage to her two mentors, OU professor May Jo Watson and former OAC director Betty Price and also tells why she is optimistic about the future of arts in Oklahoma.

Post-production by Fred O. Bishop
Sponsored by Carpenter Square Theatre