Episode Title: Organizing Small Spaces
Podcast: Adventures in Arting with Julie Fei-Fan Balzer
Hosts: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer & Eileen Hsu-Balzer

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Julie and her mom, Eileen, dive into practical strategies for organizing small art spaces. They explore ways to maximize creative space, whether you’re working in a tiny apartment, a shared living area, or a dedicated studio. Julie shares her own experiences—from her NYC apartments to her current attic studio—and offers flexible storage solutions, organization tips, and advice on making the most of every inch of space.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Mindset shifts for working in a small space
Flexible and space-saving furniture ideas
Vertical storage, pegboards, rolling carts, and other smart solutions
How to choose and manage your art supplies efficiently
Why a “healthy” art space matters (lighting, ventilation, and ergonomics)
Creative ways to declutter and make room for more art-making

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• My Art Practice – myartpractice.com





• Julie’s blog – https://blog.balzerdesigns.com/





• Instagram: @BalzerDesigns





• Article from Curbed: “When Your Art Studio is Also Your Apartment”





• Julie’s YouTube video on workstations

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