Ann Shafer is an independent curator and art historian who hosts the Platemark Podcast, a specialized series investigating the intricate ecosystem of fine art prints. Drawing on her extensive background at the Baltimore Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art, Shafer facilitates technical discussions on etching, lithography, and woodcuts while examining the medium's role as the original platform for image dissemination. Her recent win includes the successful launch of Series 3, featuring the Printing Black America project with William Villalongo, which explores the intersection of social history and printmaking. Shafer organizes the Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair and collaborates with master printers from David Krut Projects to demystify the labor behind the art. Her content bridges industrial history and contemporary practice, frequently featuring expert guests such as Amelia Hugill-Fontanel and Nato Thompson to discuss everything from RIT’s Kelmscott-Goudy Press to the modern impacts of art law and community-driven creativity.