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Glasstire Podcast: Bart Keijsers Koning on Gallery Responsibilities and Artist Engagement

publication · 2026-09-20

In the latest episode of Glasstire's Art Dirt podcast, gallery owner Bart Keijsers Koning from Dallas engages in a conversation with host William Sarradet about the pivotal role of galleries in the art ecosystem. He encourages artists to showcase their work outside the confines of their studios to foster collaboration and promote a dynamic art community. This discussion is part of Glasstire’s celebration of its 25th anniversary, highlighting Texas galleries and collectors throughout September. Listeners can tune in via Glasstire’s website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. The episode is also supported by The Tex-indie Author Book Fair in Houston on October 17.

Key facts

  • William Sarradet interviews Dallas dealer Bart Keijsers Koning on Glasstire's Art Dirt podcast.
  • The conversation covers gallery responsibilities, artist engagement, and the function of a gallery.
  • Keijsers Koning advises artists to get a space, put work on the wall, and get it out of the studio.
  • The episode is part of Glasstire's 25th-anniversary series, with September's theme Stewards of the Scene: Texas Galleries & Collectors.
  • The podcast is available on Glasstire, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
  • The Tex-indie Author Book Fair, the largest festival of Texas-based independent literary creators, is a sponsor.
  • The Tex-indie Author Book Fair takes place October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Houston and features 125+ creators.
  • Glasstire is a nonprofit and seeks donations to fund its Texas art coverage.

Entities

Artists

  • Bart Keijsers Koning
  • William Sarradet
  • Eileen Maxson

Institutions

  • Glasstire
  • Keijsers Koning
  • Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas
  • The Tex-indie Author Book Fair
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Spotify
  • Arts+Culture Texas
  • D Magazine

Locations

  • Dallas
  • United States
  • Texas
  • Houston

Sources