Anna Sweet: Oral History Interview

This interview is with Anna Sweet of Artist Block. In this interview, Anna speaks about her career in mixing fine art with wine. 

Anna talks about her different art endeavors and how they led her to Oregon wine country. She shares her journey in creating her label and space for Artist Block. Anna also dives into her vision for Artist Block and what she hopes for in the future. 

Anna talks about everything from underwater photography to grilled cheese. She leaves us with her hopes for Artist Block, the Oregon wine industry, and her upcoming art endeavors. 

This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Artist Block in Dundee on June 27, 2023.

What is The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast?

The Oregon Wine History Archive at Linfield University was created to collect, preserve, share, and continue the narrative of Oregon wine.

The growth of the Oregon wine industry extends from the farmers and winemakers to the marketers, scientists, innovators, and dreamers of the enterprise — all of whom are vital to the industry’s success. It is our aim to link the past, present, and future of the industry in hopes of sharing the story of Oregon wine.

Some oral history interviews are conducted on site and may contain background noise from nature, winery, or tasting room operations.