https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-artTalking Art is a partnership between WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and Quad City Arts in which a Ben Gougeon interviews artists from the Quad Cities and beyond! Sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trusten-usStreamGuys RecastQuad City Arts Talking Art is a partnership between WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and Quad City Arts in which a Ben Gougeon interviews artists from the Quad Cities and beyond! Sponsored by Quad City Bank & TrustfalseepisodicWVIK, Quad Cities NPRpodcasts@wvik.orghttps://wvik-rss.streamguys1.com/wvikfm/20250807103113-Untitleddesign18.pnghttps://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-arthttps://wvik-rss.streamguys1.com/wvikfm/talking-art-itunes.xmlIn this episode of Talking Art, Miguel Peña, director of Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande, joins the conversation to explore the artistry and cultural significance of folklórico dance. Composed of alumni from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley—home to the only folklórico dance major in the United States—the company brings the rich regional traditions of Mexico to life through vibrant movement, music, and storytelling.Miguel shares insight into the discipline and creativity behind folklórico performance, from intricate footwork to the visual impact of traditional costumes. The conversation also highlights the company’s work in education, where they introduce students to the fundamentals of folklórico while sharing the cultural stories that shape each dance. With performances at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center and international tours across multiple countries, Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande continues to preserve tradition while connecting audiences to the depth and diversity of Mexican heritage.0000019d-f8f0-d6c1-afff-f8f6ee9d0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-05-05/dancing-tradition-forward-miguel-pena-and-ballet-folklorico-del-rio-grandeBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, Miguel Peña, director of Ballet Folklórico del…In this episode of Talking Art, Miguel Peña, director of Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande, joins the conversation to explore the artistry and cultural significance of folklórico dance. Composed of alumni from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley—home to the only folklórico dance major in the United States—the company brings the rich regional traditions of Mexico to life through vibrant movement, music, and storytelling.Miguel shares insight into the discipline and creativity behind folklórico performance, from intricate footwork to the visual impact of traditional costumes. The conversation also highlights the company’s work in education, where they introduce students to the fundamentals of folklórico while sharing the cultural stories that shape each dance. With performances at prestigious venues like the Kennedy Center and international tours across multiple countries, Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande continues to preserve tradition while connecting audiences to the depth and diversity of Mexican heritage.Dancing Tradition Forward: Miguel Peña and Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande1946Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, Monica Leo of Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre joins the conversation to explore the art and impact of puppetry. As founder and lead puppeteer of the West Liberty–based company, Monica has spent decades creating original works, building puppets by hand, and bringing stories to life for audiences across the country and around the world.0000019d-b6b9-ddaa-a99f-f7b923c30000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-04-23/a-life-in-puppetry-monica-leo-and-eulenspiegel-theatreBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, Monica Leo of Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre joins…In this episode of Talking Art, Monica Leo of Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre joins the conversation to explore the art and impact of puppetry. As founder and lead puppeteer of the West Liberty–based company, Monica has spent decades creating original works, building puppets by hand, and bringing stories to life for audiences across the country and around the world.A Life in Puppetry: Monica Leo and Eulenspiegel Theatre1955Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, director and cinematographer Stephen Folker joins the conversation to explore the craft of filmmaking and the path that shaped his career. Stephen and host Ben discuss the intricacies of directing and cinematography, from visual storytelling to the technical decisions that bring a project to life.The conversation also looks at the realities of working in the film industry, including insights into SAG and alternative pathways outside of traditional union structures. Stephen shares perspective on navigating a creative career, adapting to industry changes, and building a sustainable path in filmmaking.0000019d-6f63-d4d8-afbf-7f6bbeab0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-04-08/filmmaking-in-focus-stephen-folker-on-craft-and-careerBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, director and cinematographer Stephen Folker…In this episode of Talking Art, director and cinematographer Stephen Folker joins the conversation to explore the craft of filmmaking and the path that shaped his career. Stephen and host Ben discuss the intricacies of directing and cinematography, from visual storytelling to the technical decisions that bring a project to life.The conversation also looks at the realities of working in the film industry, including insights into SAG and alternative pathways outside of traditional union structures. Stephen shares perspective on navigating a creative career, adapting to industry changes, and building a sustainable path in filmmaking.Filmmaking in Focus: Stephen Folker on Craft and Career2918Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, Tech/Arts Education Specialist Meghan Hollister joins the conversation to discuss her recent work illustrating a map of the Quad Cities Ecological Corridor for the National Wildlife Federation in collaboration with Quad City Arts.0000019d-0853-d18f-abbf-e97fa9870000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-03-25/drawing-connections-meghan-hollisters-work-in-art-and-environmentBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, Tech/Arts Education Specialist Meghan Hollister…In this episode of Talking Art, Tech/Arts Education Specialist Meghan Hollister joins the conversation to discuss her recent work illustrating a map of the Quad Cities Ecological Corridor for the National Wildlife Federation in collaboration with Quad City Arts.Drawing Connections: Meghan Hollister’s Work in Art and Environment1406Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, multimedia artist Maddeline Parketon joins the conversation to discuss her upcoming exhibition in Quad City Arts’ 2nd Avenue Window Gallery. A former Metro Arts student participant, Maddeline reflects on her creative journey from student artist to exhibiting her work publicly in the Quad Cities.The discussion explores her approach to multimedia art, the influences that shape her work, and how programs like Metro Arts help nurture emerging artists and creative voices in the community.0000019c-df1a-da12-a1dd-df7fc6630000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-03-11/a-new-voice-in-visual-art-maddeline-parketon-at-the-2nd-avenue-galleryIn this episode of Talking Art, multimedia artist Maddeline Parketon joins the…In this episode of Talking Art, multimedia artist Maddeline Parketon joins the conversation to discuss her upcoming exhibition in Quad City Arts’ 2nd Avenue Window Gallery. A former Metro Arts student participant, Maddeline reflects on her creative journey from student artist to exhibiting her work publicly in the Quad Cities.The discussion explores her approach to multimedia art, the influences that shape her work, and how programs like Metro Arts help nurture emerging artists and creative voices in the community.A New Voice in Visual Art: Maddeline Parketon at the 2nd Avenue Gallery1598Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, Jeremy Mahr joins the conversation to explore the art of directing and what it takes to bring a script to life on stage. As director of The Playcrafters Barn Theatre’s upcoming production of God of Carnage, Jeremy reflects on shaping performance, guiding actors, and building tension within a sharply satirical story about civility unraveling.0000019c-8237-d9e0-a5fc-eaff7a740000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-02-25/from-script-to-stage-jeremy-mahr-on-the-art-of-directingBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, Jeremy Mahr joins the conversation to explore…In this episode of Talking Art, Jeremy Mahr joins the conversation to explore the art of directing and what it takes to bring a script to life on stage. As director of The Playcrafters Barn Theatre’s upcoming production of God of Carnage, Jeremy reflects on shaping performance, guiding actors, and building tension within a sharply satirical story about civility unraveling.From Script to Stage: Jeremy Mahr on the Art of Directing1712Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0600In this episode of Talking Art, music educator and performer CJ Parker reflects on building a creative life with intention. As band director at Rivermont Collegiate, lead vocalist for 10 of Soul, and a solo artist preparing to release his new album "Move", CJ shares how he balances teaching, performing, and songwriting while staying grounded in what truly matters.0000019c-4f3d-d45b-a19c-cf7dc4470000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-02-11/making-music-that-moves-cj-parker-on-education-and-artistryBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, music educator and performer CJ Parker reflects…In this episode of Talking Art, music educator and performer CJ Parker reflects on building a creative life with intention. As band director at Rivermont Collegiate, lead vocalist for 10 of Soul, and a solo artist preparing to release his new album "Move", CJ shares how he balances teaching, performing, and songwriting while staying grounded in what truly matters.Making Music That Moves: CJ Parker on Education and Artistry1543Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0600In this episode of Talking Art, theater artist Ashley Becher discusses her work as a director, performer, and creative leader in the Quad Cities. Currently directing Circa 21’s Lucky Stiff and serving as Mainstage Artistic Director at Junior Theatre, Ashley reflects on her career journey and the collaborative power of theatre.0000019b-fc56-d1eb-a5df-fffe3f270000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-01-28/directing-the-moment-ashley-becher-and-the-art-of-theatreBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, theater artist Ashley Becher discusses her work…In this episode of Talking Art, theater artist Ashley Becher discusses her work as a director, performer, and creative leader in the Quad Cities. Currently directing Circa 21’s Lucky Stiff and serving as Mainstage Artistic Director at Junior Theatre, Ashley reflects on her career journey and the collaborative power of theatre.Directing the Moment: Ashley Becher and the Art of Theatre1816Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0600This episode of Talking Art features visual artist David Zahn, whose paintings and sculptures are currently on display at the Quad City Arts exhibit in Rock Island. David discusses his creative process, from early drafts to finished works, and reflects on the importance of patience, revision, and experimentation in art-making. The conversation offers insight and encouragement for emerging artists, emphasizing that strong work often develops through multiple iterations before reaching its final form.8abc75b6-d402-4e57-95a0-f08eb88cc565https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2026-01-19/from-studio-to-exhibit-david-zahns-creative-processBen GougeonThis episode of Talking Art features visual artist David Zahn, whose paintings…This episode of Talking Art features visual artist David Zahn, whose paintings and sculptures are currently on display at the Quad City Arts exhibit in Rock Island. David discusses his creative process, from early drafts to finished works, and reflects on the importance of patience, revision, and experimentation in art-making. The conversation offers insight and encouragement for emerging artists, emphasizing that strong work often develops through multiple iterations before reaching its final form.From Studio to Exhibit: David Zahn’s Creative Process1504Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:45:48 -0600This episode of Talking Art looks back on the arts in 2025 with arts journalist Jonathan Turner. The conversation reflects on major moments, trends, and stories that shaped the cultural landscape over the past year, offering insight into how the arts responded to change and continued to connect communities.2b9ec44e-3ec8-4aec-9e7b-782645094738https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-12-31/arts-in-review-reflections-on-2025-with-jonathan-turnerBen GougeonThis episode of Talking Art looks back on the arts in 2025 with arts journalist…This episode of Talking Art looks back on the arts in 2025 with arts journalist Jonathan Turner. The conversation reflects on major moments, trends, and stories that shaped the cultural landscape over the past year, offering insight into how the arts responded to change and continued to connect communities.Arts in Review: Reflections on 2025 with Jonathan Turner3104Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0600This episode of Talking Art features Hallie Weis, an editor at Fresh Films, a nonprofit focused on building strong foundations in filmmaking for youth and young adults. Hallie discusses Fresh Films’ programs that support emerging creators, highlighting hands-on learning, mentorship, and the importance of post-production skills in shaping confident storytellers. The conversation explores how early access to film education helps young artists develop both technical ability and creative voice.b4332d9f-76fd-4da8-8673-308a0de35913https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-12-17/from-passion-to-production-fresh-films-and-young-filmmakersThis episode of Talking Art features Hallie Weis, an editor at Fresh Films, a…This episode of Talking Art features Hallie Weis, an editor at Fresh Films, a nonprofit focused on building strong foundations in filmmaking for youth and young adults. Hallie discusses Fresh Films’ programs that support emerging creators, highlighting hands-on learning, mentorship, and the importance of post-production skills in shaping confident storytellers. The conversation explores how early access to film education helps young artists develop both technical ability and creative voice.From Passion to Production: Fresh Films and Young Filmmakers2416Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0600Talking Art welcomes Marc Zyla, longtime arts contributor and former Director of Community Engagement at WVIK. Marc reflects on the role of art and music in strengthening community bonds in the Quad Cities, while sharing insight into his upcoming move and exciting new role leading the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra as Executive Director.0000019a-eb27-d47a-afda-fb3783c60000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-12-04/farewell-marc-zylaBen GougeonTalking Art welcomes Marc Zyla, longtime arts contributor and former Director…Talking Art welcomes Marc Zyla, longtime arts contributor and former Director of Community Engagement at WVIK. Marc reflects on the role of art and music in strengthening community bonds in the Quad Cities, while sharing insight into his upcoming move and exciting new role leading the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra as Executive Director.Farewell, Marc Zyla!1178Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:15:00 -0600In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon sits down with Benjamin Fawkes, the custodian and curator of Rozz-Tox, a vibrant cultural hub in Rock Island, Illinois.0000019a-8975-ddd3-a39e-ff7529cf0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-11-15/beyond-boundaries-the-avant-garde-identity-of-rozz-toxBen GougeonIn this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon sits down with Benjamin…In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon sits down with Benjamin Fawkes, the custodian and curator of Rozz-Tox, a vibrant cultural hub in Rock Island, Illinois.Beyond Boundaries: The Avant-Garde Identity of Rozz-Tox2040Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:49:48 -0600Creating Community: The Heart of Kill Pop Studios0000019a-30fb-de1f-a39f-3eff4d200000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-10-30/creating-community-the-heart-of-kill-pop-studiosBen GougeonCreating Community: The Heart of Kill Pop StudiosCreating Community: The Heart of Kill Pop StudiosCreating Community: The Heart of Kill Pop Studios2414Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:21:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art host Ben Gougeon sits down with Jessica Beshears, the editor of the newly launched annual magazine, Undercurrent.0000019a-1143-df6e-a9da-d1e76cc20000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-10-23/from-vision-to-publication-the-journey-of-undercurrent-magazineBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art host Ben Gougeon sits down with Jessica…In this episode of Talking Art host Ben Gougeon sits down with Jessica Beshears, the editor of the newly launched annual magazine, Undercurrent.From Vision to Publication: The Journey of Undercurrent Magazine2015Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:35:38 -0500In this episode of "Talking Art", host Ben Gougeon interviews Mike Turczynski, a multifaceted theatrical artist and educator who wears many professional hats.00000199-c97c-d4f3-ad99-f97c618c0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-10-09/embracing-the-macabre-the-art-of-skellington-manorBen GougeonIn this episode of "Talking Art", host Ben Gougeon interviews Mike Turczynski,…In this episode of "Talking Art", host Ben Gougeon interviews Mike Turczynski, a multifaceted theatrical artist and educator who wears many professional hats.Embracing the Macabre: The Art of Skellington Manor1767Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:25:50 -0500In this exciting episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon sits down with Glen Lowry, a talented illustrator and printmaker hailing from the Quad Cities.00000199-5da3-d965-a5bf-5fbb59a00000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-09-18/the-joy-of-pop-art-exploring-glenn-lowrys-whimsical-worldBen GougeonIn this exciting episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon sits down with Glen…In this exciting episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon sits down with Glen Lowry, a talented illustrator and printmaker hailing from the Quad Cities.The Joy of Pop Art: Exploring Glen Lowry's Whimsical World2228Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:28:26 -0500In this episode of "Talking Art," we sit down with Wes Julien, a multifaceted musician hailing from Rock Island, Illinois. With a storied career as a drummer, producer, and songwriter, Wes opens up about his artistic journey, the various musical projects he is involved in, and his heartfelt dedication to celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the Quad Cities.00000198-c824-d117-affb-f9af9b240000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-08-20/jazz-soul-heritage-celebrating-the-bil-bell-jazz-festivalBen GougeonIn this episode of "Talking Art," we sit down with Wes Julien, a multifaceted…In this episode of "Talking Art," we sit down with Wes Julien, a multifaceted musician hailing from Rock Island, Illinois. With a storied career as a drummer, producer, and songwriter, Wes opens up about his artistic journey, the various musical projects he is involved in, and his heartfelt dedication to celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the Quad Cities.Jazz, Soul & Heritage: Celebrating the Bill Bell Jazz Festival2290Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:00:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, we dive into the vibrant world of street art with abstract painter and creative placemaker, Gabriela Torres.00000198-84a0-d935-a9bd-cfe610d10000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-08-07/talking-art-with-gabriella-torresabriella-torresBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, we dive into the vibrant world of street art…In this episode of Talking Art, we dive into the vibrant world of street art with abstract painter and creative placemaker, Gabriela Torres.Talking Art with Gabriella Torres3195Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:10:24 -0500Welcome to a new episode of Talking Art, presented by Quad City Bank & Trust.Host Ben Gougeon talks with fiber artist Louise Pappageorge, whose work is on display at the Quad City Arts Rock Island Gallery from June 27 through August 8.00000197-efd8-d220-a19f-ffd8452f0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-07-09/threading-the-feminine-louise-pappageorges-artistic-journeyBen GougeonWelcome to a new episode of Talking Art, presented by Quad City Bank &…Welcome to a new episode of Talking Art, presented by Quad City Bank & Trust.Host Ben Gougeon talks with fiber artist Louise Pappageorge, whose work is on display at the Quad City Arts Rock Island Gallery from June 27 through August 8.Wired and Woven: The Fiber Art of Louise Pappageorge2407Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:02:00 -0500In this week’s episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the multifaceted Curtis B. Lewis, Jr., a dynamic force in the world of theater who wears many hats as playwright, director, actor, and producer.00000197-989a-d540-a1bf-badb82a30000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-06-25/the-power-of-storytelling-crafting-characters-in-the-halfBen GougeonIn this week’s episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the…In this week’s episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the multifaceted Curtis B. Lewis, Jr., a dynamic force in the world of theater who wears many hats as playwright, director, actor, and producer.The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Characters in 'The Half'2385Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:07:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the talented pianist and composer Andrzej Kozłowski as he prepares for his farewell concert, "Andrzej and Friends," at the Sound Conservatory in Moline.00000197-63d9-d301-a1b7-6fdd70730000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-06-12/the-final-note-andrzej-kozłowskis-farewell-concertBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the talented…In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with the talented pianist and composer Andrzej Kozłowski as he prepares for his farewell concert, "Andrzej and Friends," at the Sound Conservatory in Moline.The Final Note: Andrzej Kozłowski's Farewell Concert3167Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:29:16 -0500Don't miss Fun Home running from May 30th to June 14th at the Black Box Theater; for tickets and information, visit www.theblackboxtheater.com.00000197-1d4f-d449-add7-fd5f808c0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-05-29/unpacking-fun-home-a-conversation-with-director-bradley-robert-jensenBen GougeonDon't miss Fun Home running from May 30th to June 14th at the Black Box…Don't miss Fun Home running from May 30th to June 14th at the Black Box Theater; for tickets and information, visit www.theblackboxtheater.com.Unpacking Fun Home: A Conversation with Director Bradley Robert Jensen2350Thu, 29 May 2025 13:44:50 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes esteemed documentary maker John Nakashima to discuss his latest film, George Woodworker, a heartfelt exploration of the life and legacy of his uncle, George Nakashima.00000196-d908-dd96-aff7-d91d94490000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-05-16/wood-and-spirit-the-legacy-of-george-nakashimaBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes esteemed documentary…In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes esteemed documentary maker John Nakashima to discuss his latest film, George Woodworker, a heartfelt exploration of the life and legacy of his uncle, George Nakashima.Wood and Spirit: The Legacy of George Nakashima2272Fri, 16 May 2025 07:47:31 -0500Talking Art with Jarabe Mexicano00000196-91a8-d157-a9fe-f5b9cf480000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-05-02/talking-art-with-jarabe-mexicanoBen GougeonTalking Art with Jarabe MexicanoTalking Art with Jarabe MexicanoTalking Art with Jarabe Mexicano2200Fri, 02 May 2025 10:44:53 -0500In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes a very special guest: United States Army Master Sergeant James Old, the tour coordinator for the U.S. Army Field Band. With an exciting free concert coming up on April 17th at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, listeners are treated to an in-depth discussion of the rich history and vibrant future of military music.00000196-3f63-d953-a99e-7ff7910a0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-04-16/jazz-ambassadors-bridging-cultures-through-musicBen GougeonIn this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes a very special…In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes a very special guest: United States Army Master Sergeant James Old, the tour coordinator for the U.S. Army Field Band. With an exciting free concert coming up on April 17th at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, listeners are treated to an in-depth discussion of the rich history and vibrant future of military music.Jazz Ambassadors: Bridging Cultures Through Music1893Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:00:00 -0500In today’s installment, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Augustana College senior Emma Watts, a burgeoning talent in Theatre and Film, who is making her directorial debut with Lauren Gunderson’s darkly comedic play, Exit, Pursued by a Bear.00000195-f6e0-df9d-afd7-f6e14c4f0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-04-02/directing-dreams-emma-watts-debut-with-exit-pursued-by-a-bearBen GougeonIn today’s installment, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Augustana College…In today’s installment, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Augustana College senior Emma Watts, a burgeoning talent in Theatre and Film, who is making her directorial debut with Lauren Gunderson’s darkly comedic play, Exit, Pursued by a Bear.Directing Dreams: Emma Watts' Debut with 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear2741Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:25:00 -0500In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Ballet Quad Cities' Artistic Director, Courtney Lyon, to dive deep into the enchanting world of ballet and the upcoming production of Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird."00000195-aef7-d326-a9ff-aeffc4ba0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-03-19/igniting-creativity-the-making-of-the-firebirdBen GougeonIn this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Ballet Quad Cities'…In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Ballet Quad Cities' Artistic Director, Courtney Lyon, to dive deep into the enchanting world of ballet and the upcoming production of Igor Stravinsky's "The Firebird."Igniting Creativity: The Making of The Firebird2186Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:01:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Arts, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Darrah Carr, the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Darrah Carr Dance, a contemporary Irish step dance company based in New York City.00000195-677b-d250-a9fd-6ffb405a0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-03-05/from-tradition-to-innovation-darrah-carrs-dance-journeyBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Arts, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Darrah Carr, the…In this episode of Talking Arts, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Darrah Carr, the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Darrah Carr Dance, a contemporary Irish step dance company based in New York City.From Tradition to Innovation: Darrah Carr's Dance Journey1830Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:01:00 -0600In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Brett Hitchcock, Vice President of Circa 21, to delve deep into the vibrant world of local theater and the exciting happenings at Circa 21 and its intimate side venue, the Speakeasy.00000195-19ca-d0ff-afdf-9bdf98fc0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-02-19/community-and-culture-the-heartbeat-of-circa-21Ben GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Brett…In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Brett Hitchcock, Vice President of Circa 21, to delve deep into the vibrant world of local theater and the exciting happenings at Circa 21 and its intimate side venue, the Speakeasy.Community and Culture: The Heartbeat of Circa 212217Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:05:00 -0600In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Colm Phelan and Danny Collins from the award-winning traditional Irish ensemble, Goitse.00000194-cd26-dffd-afdf-ffbe4a570000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-02-05/cultural-preservation-through-music-goitses-missionBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Colm Phelan and Danny…In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Colm Phelan and Danny Collins from the award-winning traditional Irish ensemble, Goitse.Cultural Preservation Through Music: Goitse's Mission1920Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:01:00 -0600In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Melissa Mohr, the newly appointed Executive Director and CEO of the Figge Art Museum, to explore the dynamic landscape of the arts in the Quad Cities.00000194-8eeb-d27f-abde-beefb5300000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-01-22/a-century-of-creativity-celebrating-100-years-of-the-figge-art-museumBen GougeonIn this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Melissa Mohr, the…In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Melissa Mohr, the newly appointed Executive Director and CEO of the Figge Art Museum, to explore the dynamic landscape of the arts in the Quad Cities.A Century of Creativity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Figge Art Museum2020Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:01:00 -0600In this exciting episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes the dynamic trio from Chicago Dance Crash—Artistic Director KC Beavis, Executive Director Jessica Leyva, and dancer Phill Wood.00000194-4689-d278-a39e-e68f4cde0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2025-01-08/blending-borders-the-art-of-fusion-dance-with-chicago-dance-crashBen GougeonIn this exciting episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes the dynamic…In this exciting episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes the dynamic trio from Chicago Dance Crash—Artistic Director KC Beavis, Executive Director Jessica Leyva, and dancer Phill Wood.Blending Borders: The Art of Fusion Dance with Chicago Dance Crash2053Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0600Talking Art with Jonathan Turner00000194-01c3-d79e-a1fc-9dcfacba0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-12-26/talking-art-with-jonathan-turnerBen GougeonTalking Art with Jonathan TurnerTalking Art with Jonathan TurnerTalking Art with Jonathan Turner2824Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:08:30 -0600With a passion for empowering the next generation of voices, Aubrey Barnes shares his journey from a shy junior high student discovering poetry as a means of self-expression to becoming a pivotal figure in the Quad Cities' arts scene.00000193-b5ea-dd38-abfb-f7fb443c0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-12-11/voices-unleashed-empowering-youth-through-poetry-with-aubrey-barnesBen GougeonWith a passion for empowering the next generation of voices, Aubrey Barnes…With a passion for empowering the next generation of voices, Aubrey Barnes shares his journey from a shy junior high student discovering poetry as a means of self-expression to becoming a pivotal figure in the Quad Cities' arts scene.Voices Unleashed: Empowering Youth Through Poetry with Aubrey Barnes2728Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:01:00 -0600In this episode of Talking Art, we sit down with the remarkable Lawrence Hobgood, a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, producer, educator, and proud Yamaha artist.00000193-4fc5-d44f-a7bf-4fff4bf60000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-11-27/improvising-tradition-lawrence-hobgood-on-jazz-and-christmas-spiritBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, we sit down with the remarkable Lawrence…In this episode of Talking Art, we sit down with the remarkable Lawrence Hobgood, a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, producer, educator, and proud Yamaha artist.Improvising Tradition: Lawrence Hobgood on Jazz and Christmas Spirit2902Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:38:00 -0600In this episode, host Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts sits down with the dynamic Isaiah "Zay" Williams, an artist, filmmaker, and the recent Citizen of the Year award winner in Rock Island.00000193-2617-d5b7-aff7-e6777fa80000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-11-13/the-afroverse-exploring-vibrant-art-and-cultural-commentaryBen GougeonIn this episode, host Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts sits down with the…In this episode, host Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts sits down with the dynamic Isaiah "Zay" Williams, an artist, filmmaker, and the recent Citizen of the Year award winner in Rock Island.The Afroverse: Exploring Vibrant Art and Cultural Commentary2028Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:01:00 -0600In this episode, we sit down with the talented Sabrina Tabby, a violinist of the dynamic string quartet ATLYS.00000192-e27a-d384-a7d7-e67bfd070000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-10-31/bridging-genres-sabrina-tabby-and-atlysBen GougeonIn this episode, we sit down with the talented Sabrina Tabby, a violinist of…In this episode, we sit down with the talented Sabrina Tabby, a violinist of the dynamic string quartet ATLYS.Bridging Genres: Sabrina Tabby and ATLYS2746Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:24:57 -0500Tune in for an enriching discussion that dives deep into the heart of community art and the exciting future ahead for Kevin Maynard and the Quad Cities.00000192-964b-d2a9-abfb-d74f07690000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-10-16/building-community-through-arts-kevin-maynards-legacy-at-quad-city-artsBen GougeonTune in for an enriching discussion that dives deep into the heart of community…Tune in for an enriching discussion that dives deep into the heart of community art and the exciting future ahead for Kevin Maynard and the Quad Cities.Building Community Through Arts: Kevin Maynard’s Legacy at Quad City Arts2012Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, Kevin Maynard sits down with Pono Fernandez and Shawn Pimentel, two dynamic members of the acclaimed Hawaiian music group Kulaiwi.00000192-489c-d76f-afdb-5dff88140000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-10-01/kulaiwi-a-journey-through-hawaiian-music-and-cultureKevin MaynardIn this episode of Talking Art, Kevin Maynard sits down with Pono Fernandez and…In this episode of Talking Art, Kevin Maynard sits down with Pono Fernandez and Shawn Pimentel, two dynamic members of the acclaimed Hawaiian music group Kulaiwi.Kulaiwi: A Journey Through Hawaiian Music and Culture2321Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:20:30 -0500Ben Gougeon sits down with two exceptional artists, ceramicist Jim Cronk and jeweler Ann Hartley, as they prepare for their upcoming exhibition at the highly anticipated Riverssance Festival of Fine Art.00000191-fb83-d858-a9df-ffe732400000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-09-18/crafting-connections-meet-the-artists-of-riverssance-festivalBen GougeonBen Gougeon sits down with two exceptional artists, ceramicist Jim Cronk and…Ben Gougeon sits down with two exceptional artists, ceramicist Jim Cronk and jeweler Ann Hartley, as they prepare for their upcoming exhibition at the highly anticipated Riverssance Festival of Fine Art.Crafting Connections: Meet the Artists of Riverssance Festival2708Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:14:35 -0500In this episode of Talking Art, hosts Dawn Wohlford-Metallo and Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts, sit down with the talented mixed media artist and sculptor, Dean Kugler.00000191-c7f6-d51b-a9f9-d7f78c670000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-09-06/sculpting-stories-the-art-of-dean-kuglerBen GougeonIn this episode of Talking Art, hosts Dawn Wohlford-Metallo and Ben Gougeon…In this episode of Talking Art, hosts Dawn Wohlford-Metallo and Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts, sit down with the talented mixed media artist and sculptor, Dean Kugler.Sculpting Stories: The Art of Dean Kugler2546Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:43:35 -0500Join us for an inspiring episode featuring a discussion with Courtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, as we delve into the exciting launch of their 28th season.00000191-75eb-d701-a7bb-77eb746b0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-08-21/transformative-power-of-dance-more-than-just-performanceKevin MaynardJoin us for an inspiring episode featuring a discussion with Courtney Lyon, the…Join us for an inspiring episode featuring a discussion with Courtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, as we delve into the exciting launch of their 28th season.Transformative Power of Dance: More Than Just Performance2117Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0500Join us for a conversation with Isaac Flynn and Alexander Ward, from the indie rock band Hembree.00000190-e51d-d42a-abb6-edff18330000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-08-07/musical-influences-and-inspirations-a-deep-dive-with-hembreeKevin MaynardJoin us for a conversation with Isaac Flynn and Alexander Ward, from the indie…Join us for a conversation with Isaac Flynn and Alexander Ward, from the indie rock band Hembree.Musical Influences and Inspirations: A Deep Dive with Hembree2076Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:01:00 -0500Tune in to discover how the Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival brings the Quad Cities community together through music, education, and a shared passion for preserving the region's vibrant cultural heritage.00000190-e077-df8b-a195-f6f765210000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-07-24/celebrating-10-years-the-bill-bell-jazz-and-heritage-festivalBen GougeonTune in to discover how the Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival brings the…Tune in to discover how the Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival brings the Quad Cities community together through music, education, and a shared passion for preserving the region's vibrant cultural heritage.Celebrating 10 Years: The Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival1990Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:02:00 -0500In this engaging podcast episode, muralists Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn take listeners on a journey through their creative process and artistic inspirations as they discuss their work on two large-scale murals in downtown Rock Island, Illinois.4a7294db-f4ca-4d6d-a4cb-ae2b23da9015https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-07-10/the-impact-of-murals-in-community-building-a-discussion-with-nicole-salgar-and-atlanta-dawnKevin MaynardIn this engaging podcast episode, muralists Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn take…In this engaging podcast episode, muralists Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn take listeners on a journey through their creative process and artistic inspirations as they discuss their work on two large-scale murals in downtown Rock Island, Illinois.The Impact of Murals in Community Building: A Discussion with Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn2290Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:01:00 -0500Ben Gougeon talks with local muralist Sarah Robb about her work with the Quad City Arts Metro Arts program, the upcoming Chalk Art Fest at Schwiebert Park, and her life as an artist.00000190-3663-dfdb-abb7-3e77870d0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-06-20/talking-art-with-sarah-robbBen GougeonBen Gougeon talks with local muralist Sarah Robb about her work with the Quad…Ben Gougeon talks with local muralist Sarah Robb about her work with the Quad City Arts Metro Arts program, the upcoming Chalk Art Fest at Schwiebert Park, and her life as an artist.Talking Art with Sarah Robb1909Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0500Quad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard sits down with VP of Research at Americans for the Arts0000018f-c57d-d0b3-ab8f-f57fe4a60000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-05-29/talking-art-with-randy-cohenKevin MaynardQuad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard sits down with VP of Research…Quad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard sits down with VP of Research at Americans for the ArtsTalking Art with Randy Cohen 1822Wed, 29 May 2024 23:03:00 -0500In this episode of "Talking Art," Kevin Maynard from Quad City Arts sits down with Marc Zyla, principal horn of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO).0000018f-8126-de8c-afdf-e57f0d450000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2024-05-16/talking-art-with-marc-zylaKevin MaynardIn this episode of "Talking Art," Kevin Maynard from Quad City Arts sits down…In this episode of "Talking Art," Kevin Maynard from Quad City Arts sits down with Marc Zyla, principal horn of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO).Talking Art with Marc Zyla 4031Thu, 16 May 2024 06:55:40 -0500Listen to the conversation here with artist Cory Christiansen and with Muscatine Art Center Director Melanie Alexander, about the legacy that Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti left behind, the deep personal friendships that developed between the local artists, and the transformative effect a creative mentor can have.0000018a-70f9-dd79-afde-fff9129a0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-09-11/talking-art-with-cory-christiansen-and-melanie-alexanderCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with artist Cory Christiansen and with…Listen to the conversation here with artist Cory Christiansen and with Muscatine Art Center Director Melanie Alexander, about the legacy that Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti left behind, the deep personal friendships that developed between the local artists, and the transformative effect a creative mentor can have.Talking Art with Cory Christiansen and Melanie Alexander2186Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Quad City native Steve Banks about how humor can be used to effectively deliver a message about culture and identity; the creation of multi-panel pieces for this exhibition which he likens to a symphonic suite with different movements; and the studio space and artistic community that he has developed in Davenport, IA.0000018a-2e1d-d8ba-a3fb-7f1d62230000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-08-28/talking-art-with-steve-banksCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Quad City native Steve Banks about how…Listen to the conversation here with Quad City native Steve Banks about how humor can be used to effectively deliver a message about culture and identity; the creation of multi-panel pieces for this exhibition which he likens to a symphonic suite with different movements; and the studio space and artistic community that he has developed in Davenport, IA.Talking Art with Steve Banks1909Mon, 28 Aug 2023 02:22:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Brian Baxter, Executive Director of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, about the tremendous versatility of the QCSO’s musicians, the important ways in which the orchestra is diversifying their community outreach and programming, and why the Riverfront Pops is widely considered to be the Quad Cities’ “party of the summer.”00000189-e532-d8d5-a3ff-f77baa590000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-08-13/talking-art-with-brian-baxterCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Brian Baxter, Executive Director of the…Listen to the conversation here with Brian Baxter, Executive Director of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, about the tremendous versatility of the QCSO’s musicians, the important ways in which the orchestra is diversifying their community outreach and programming, and why the Riverfront Pops is widely considered to be the Quad Cities’ “party of the summer.”Talking Art with Brian Baxter1088Sun, 13 Aug 2023 23:40:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Executive Director Kevin Maynard about how Quad City Arts has intentionally been building their role as an arts advocate, connector, and resource hub; about their commitment to creative placemaking; and how they beautify our community in ways less commonly known to the public, such as through their public sculpture program.00000189-7966-d562-a7af-f9ef474d0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-07-24/talking-art-with-kevin-maynardCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Executive Director Kevin Maynard about how…Listen to the conversation here with Executive Director Kevin Maynard about how Quad City Arts has intentionally been building their role as an arts advocate, connector, and resource hub; about their commitment to creative placemaking; and how they beautify our community in ways less commonly known to the public, such as through their public sculpture program.Talking Art with Kevin Maynard1325Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:06:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Brian Nikulski and Pat Beréskin about the thematic approach they used to create this collection, the importance of businesses investing in local artists, and the sense of well-being that beautiful art creates.00000189-2bf4-dddc-ad8f-bffe2f0b0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-07-09/talking-art-with-pat-bereskin-and-brian-nikulskiCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Brian Nikulski and Pat Beréskin about the…Listen to the conversation here with Brian Nikulski and Pat Beréskin about the thematic approach they used to create this collection, the importance of businesses investing in local artists, and the sense of well-being that beautiful art creates.Talking Art with Pat Beréskin and Brian Nikulski1050Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:11:00 -0500Owner and Director Andrzej Kozlowski is an accomplished Juilliard-trained classical pianist. Listen to the conversation here about his reverence for the Polish pianists and composers Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Paderewski, his passion for historic renovation and restoration, and his belief in providing financially feasible musical training.00000188-f351-df94-addb-f75fc5140000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-06-25/talking-art-with-andrzej-kozlowskiCarolyn MartinOwner and Director Andrzej Kozlowski is an accomplished Juilliard-trained…Owner and Director Andrzej Kozlowski is an accomplished Juilliard-trained classical pianist. Listen to the conversation here about his reverence for the Polish pianists and composers Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Paderewski, his passion for historic renovation and restoration, and his belief in providing financially feasible musical training.Talking Art with Andrzej Kozlowski1851Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:14:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Jaren Michelle (Callie) and McKenna Coskie (Sara) about how they have come to understand and connect with their individual characters, the joy of acting in a debut stage work production in the Quad Cities, and the essential role that community theatre plays within a vibrant society.00000188-9ca8-d083-abfc-9fb88a1a0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-06-12/talking-art-with-mckenna-coskie-and-jaren-michelleCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Jaren Michelle (Callie) and McKenna Coskie…Listen to the conversation here with Jaren Michelle (Callie) and McKenna Coskie (Sara) about how they have come to understand and connect with their individual characters, the joy of acting in a debut stage work production in the Quad Cities, and the essential role that community theatre plays within a vibrant society.Talking Art with McKenna Coskie and Jaren Michelle1552Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:21:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with composer, arranger, producer, Yamaha artist, and piano virtuoso Laurence Hobgood about his initial emergence onto the jazz scene in Chicago years ago, the inspiration behind his album Honor Thy Fathers, and about his current work teaching at the New School in NYC.00000188-4535-dd3e-a9aa-653571ef0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-05-23/talking-art-with-laurence-hobgoodCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with composer, arranger, producer, Yamaha…Listen to the conversation here with composer, arranger, producer, Yamaha artist, and piano virtuoso Laurence Hobgood about his initial emergence onto the jazz scene in Chicago years ago, the inspiration behind his album Honor Thy Fathers, and about his current work teaching at the New School in NYC.Talking Art with Laurence Hobgood1518Tue, 23 May 2023 03:53:00 -0500Martha Redbone, a Native & African American vocalist, songwriter, composer, and educator, will be performing in numerous venues from May 8-13, 2023, as a Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist.Combining elements of folk, soul, Appalachian, and Native tradition, her music is uniquely Influenced by her upbringing in both urban Brooklyn, NY as well as rural Harlan County, KY in a “brilliant collision of cultures” (The New Yorker).Listen to the conversation here with musician Martha Redbone about the importance of narration and storytelling in her work; the role that arts education can play in our lives; and about the inspiration she has discovered in the poetry of the 18th century writer and illustrator William Blake, in an ongoing bridge between past and present.00000187-ed62-d290-a787-fd73a0d90000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-05-08/talking-art-with-martha-redboneCarolyn MartinMartha Redbone, a Native & African American vocalist, songwriter, composer, and…Martha Redbone, a Native & African American vocalist, songwriter, composer, and educator, will be performing in numerous venues from May 8-13, 2023, as a Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist.Combining elements of folk, soul, Appalachian, and Native tradition, her music is uniquely Influenced by her upbringing in both urban Brooklyn, NY as well as rural Harlan County, KY in a “brilliant collision of cultures” (The New Yorker).Listen to the conversation here with musician Martha Redbone about the importance of narration and storytelling in her work; the role that arts education can play in our lives; and about the inspiration she has discovered in the poetry of the 18th century writer and illustrator William Blake, in an ongoing bridge between past and present.Talking Art with Martha Redbone1593Mon, 08 May 2023 02:34:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with composer William Campbell about the catalyst behind this concept album of contemporary classical music, the art of composition, and his future plans as he transitions away from his long-time position as Professor of Music at St. Ambrose University to concentrate on composing film scores and concert music.00000187-b41b-da39-a3c7-b45b94b90000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-04-24/talking-art-with-william-campbellCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with composer William Campbell about the…Listen to the conversation here with composer William Campbell about the catalyst behind this concept album of contemporary classical music, the art of composition, and his future plans as he transitions away from his long-time position as Professor of Music at St. Ambrose University to concentrate on composing film scores and concert music.Talking Art with William Campbell1391Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:38:35 -0500Courtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, has reinterpreted these classic works with her own abstract choreography. Listen to our conversation here about the process she uses when choreographing a work; the various ways in which dance with its myriad, intricate steps can be preserved for future performances; and the important role that Ballet Quad Cities plays here in our community.00000187-52bf-d64d-a9bf-5ffffb0d0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-04-10/talking-art-with-courtney-lyonCarolyn MartinCourtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, has reinterpreted…Courtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, has reinterpreted these classic works with her own abstract choreography. Listen to our conversation here about the process she uses when choreographing a work; the various ways in which dance with its myriad, intricate steps can be preserved for future performances; and the important role that Ballet Quad Cities plays here in our community.Talking Art with Courtney Lyon1543Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:58:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with artist Heidi Draley McFall about the process behind her latest work; her experimentation with the visual effects afforded by the application of resin, a new interest which has surpassed her interest in realism; and the various individual interpretations that viewers have ascribed to her work.00000187-160f-d91c-a3df-3f5f2a5f0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-03-27/talking-artCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with artist Heidi Draley McFall about the…Listen to the conversation here with artist Heidi Draley McFall about the process behind her latest work; her experimentation with the visual effects afforded by the application of resin, a new interest which has surpassed her interest in realism; and the various individual interpretations that viewers have ascribed to her work.Talking Art with Heidi Draley McFall1454Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:08:00 -0500The major exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960 is currently on display at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Featuring sixty-four fully accessorized ensembles accompanied by photographs, video, and text, the show examines the material history of women in sport as they lived their individual self-determined lives.A detailed and highly illustrated 344-page catalog is available in the Figge Museum store which contains a forward by tennis great Serena Williams. It is one of a select few authoritative publications on the evolution of women’s sporting attire.Listen to the conversation here with FIDM Museum Curator Kevin L. Jones about the inspiration behind the creation of this exhibition, the collaboration and extensive sourcing that it required, and the importance of fashion at its intersection of history, culture, and aesthetics.Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 is organized by the American Federation of Arts in New York, and the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles. It was curated by Kevin L. Jones, FIDM Museum Curator, and Christina M. Johnson, FIDM Museum Associate Curator. Please attend their joint in-person curator talk from 5-8 PM on April 20, 2023.The Figge Museum is located at 225 W. 2nd St. in Davenport. You can view the full list of companion events and associated programming here. The exhibition is on display through May 7, 2023.00000186-e097-d24d-a38f-f4dfb8320000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-03-14/talking-art-with-kevin-jonesCarolyn MartinThe major exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960 is currently on…The major exhibition Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960 is currently on display at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Featuring sixty-four fully accessorized ensembles accompanied by photographs, video, and text, the show examines the material history of women in sport as they lived their individual self-determined lives.A detailed and highly illustrated 344-page catalog is available in the Figge Museum store which contains a forward by tennis great Serena Williams. It is one of a select few authoritative publications on the evolution of women’s sporting attire.Listen to the conversation here with FIDM Museum Curator Kevin L. Jones about the inspiration behind the creation of this exhibition, the collaboration and extensive sourcing that it required, and the importance of fashion at its intersection of history, culture, and aesthetics.Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960 is organized by the American Federation of Arts in New York, and the FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles. It was curated by Kevin L. Jones, FIDM Museum Curator, and Christina M. Johnson, FIDM Museum Associate Curator. Please attend their joint in-person curator talk from 5-8 PM on April 20, 2023.The Figge Museum is located at 225 W. 2nd St. in Davenport. You can view the full list of companion events and associated programming here. The exhibition is on display through May 7, 2023.Talking Art with Kevin Jones1816Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:51:44 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Dania Green about the creation of these two works of art, the intimacy inherent in self-portraiture, and the important role that mentoring has had in her life. You can follow Dania on Instagram.00000186-7f89-d331-abd7-7fcd3cda0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2023-02-27/talking-art-with-dania-greenCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Dania Green about the creation of these…Listen to the conversation here with Dania Green about the creation of these two works of art, the intimacy inherent in self-portraiture, and the important role that mentoring has had in her life. You can follow Dania on Instagram.Talking Art with Dania Green1100Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:34:00 -0600Listen to the conversation here with Dr. Gale Bell about the legacy of her late husband, the support and nourishment he received while growing up in Watertown, and about his album “The Jazz Professor,” which he dedicated to his family members and on which his original compositions reflected in various styles the personalities of those he loved.00000182-a28f-d9e1-a5af-eaffc6f90000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-08-17/talking-art-with-gale-bellCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Dr. Gale Bell about the legacy of her late…Listen to the conversation here with Dr. Gale Bell about the legacy of her late husband, the support and nourishment he received while growing up in Watertown, and about his album “The Jazz Professor,” which he dedicated to his family members and on which his original compositions reflected in various styles the personalities of those he loved.Talking Art with Gale Bell1235Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:42:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Jackie Dempsey, co-Artistic Director of Squonk, about the “community of the imagination” they hope to inspire, the joy she feels watching people experience their shows for their first time, and the thirty-year journey Squonk has taken from their origins in Pittsburgh to performing for audiences around the world.00000182-a724-d4eb-a796-afa79d970000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-08-16/talking-art-with-jackie-dempseyCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Jackie Dempsey, co-Artistic Director of…Listen to the conversation here with Jackie Dempsey, co-Artistic Director of Squonk, about the “community of the imagination” they hope to inspire, the joy she feels watching people experience their shows for their first time, and the thirty-year journey Squonk has taken from their origins in Pittsburgh to performing for audiences around the world.Talking Art with Jackie Dempsey959Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:12:06 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Director Ray Terronez, Jr. and student performer Yanel Alaniz-Macias about how dance and costuming uniquely vary from one region to the next, the personal lessons learned from participating in a rigorous dance program such as this, and the importance of maintaining our traditional art forms.00000182-5f91-d20a-ad87-ffd7deed0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-08-08/talking-art-with-ray-terronez-jr-and-yanel-alaniz-maciasCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Director Ray Terronez, Jr. and student…Listen to the conversation here with Director Ray Terronez, Jr. and student performer Yanel Alaniz-Macias about how dance and costuming uniquely vary from one region to the next, the personal lessons learned from participating in a rigorous dance program such as this, and the importance of maintaining our traditional art forms.Talking Art with Ray Terronez, Jr. and Yanel Alaniz-Macias1196Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:35:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Director Gaye Shannon-Burnett about her lifelong love of theatre, the impact this play has had as the first Broadway production written by a Black woman, and the ongoing resonance that the Harlem Renaissance continues to have in our culture today.00000181-df0c-d85b-ad9d-df2ea8d10000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-07-11/talking-art-with-gaye-shannon-burnettCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Director Gaye Shannon-Burnett about her…Listen to the conversation here with Director Gaye Shannon-Burnett about her lifelong love of theatre, the impact this play has had as the first Broadway production written by a Black woman, and the ongoing resonance that the Harlem Renaissance continues to have in our culture today.Talking Art with Gaye Shannon-Burnett1386Mon, 11 Jul 2022 01:36:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Pat Beréskin about the excitement she feels about her future, the legacy she has created as a long-time champion of the arts, and the unique position that the Quad Cities finds itself in with these new creative partnerships.00000181-3fed-dddd-a5c7-ffffda520000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-06-08/talking-art-with-pat-bereskinCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Pat Beréskin about the excitement she…Listen to the conversation here with Pat Beréskin about the excitement she feels about her future, the legacy she has created as a long-time champion of the arts, and the unique position that the Quad Cities finds itself in with these new creative partnerships.Talking Art with Pat Bereskin1337Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:01:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with artist and educator Latoya M. Hobbs about her belief that Black women are preservers of their families and communities, the importance of accurate representation in art, and her prestigious mixed-media practice which includes printmaking and woodcutting.00000181-1af9-d6f7-abe9-7bf9d77c0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-06-02/talking-art-with-latoya-hobbsCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with artist and educator Latoya M. Hobbs about…Listen to the conversation here with artist and educator Latoya M. Hobbs about her belief that Black women are preservers of their families and communities, the importance of accurate representation in art, and her prestigious mixed-media practice which includes printmaking and woodcutting.Talking Art with Latoya Hobbs1360Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:26:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Shelley Cooper, Director of The Threepenny Opera and Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Augustana College, about the underlying themes of this production, the playwright Bertolt Brecht’s conception of epic theatre, and the important lessons that students learn from immersing themselves in musical theatre.00000180-7931-d9ed-a3f5-fbbf623e0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-05-02/talking-art-with-shelley-cooperCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Shelley Cooper, Director of The Threepenny…Listen to the conversation here with Shelley Cooper, Director of The Threepenny Opera and Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Augustana College, about the underlying themes of this production, the playwright Bertolt Brecht’s conception of epic theatre, and the important lessons that students learn from immersing themselves in musical theatre.Talking Art with Shelley Cooper1253Mon, 02 May 2022 01:41:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Little Women Director and St. Ambrose Theatre Professor Dr. Corinne Johnson about the intentional choice of this production prior to her upcoming retirement this summer, the valuable lessons that students learn from a communal experience like theatre, and the many leaders working here in the Quad Cities – both inside and beyond arts organizations – that have emerged from the program and whom she has taught and mentored over the past three decades while working with undergraduates.00000180-54a1-de3e-afd0-57f9d05f0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-04-25/talking-art-with-dr-corrine-johnsonCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Little Women Director and St. Ambrose…Listen to the conversation here with Little Women Director and St. Ambrose Theatre Professor Dr. Corinne Johnson about the intentional choice of this production prior to her upcoming retirement this summer, the valuable lessons that students learn from a communal experience like theatre, and the many leaders working here in the Quad Cities – both inside and beyond arts organizations – that have emerged from the program and whom she has taught and mentored over the past three decades while working with undergraduates.Talking Art with Dr. Corrine Johnson1426Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:15:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with creative Aaron Dworkin about the integration of literary content with music which he has coined “musetry,” the complexity of the life of George Washington which he evokes in this work, and some unexpected parallels between his own personal life and that of the composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.0000017f-e678-d967-a7ff-ef7b37550000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-04-04/talking-art-with-aaron-dworkinListen to the conversation here with creative Aaron Dworkin about the…Listen to the conversation here with creative Aaron Dworkin about the integration of literary content with music which he has coined “musetry,” the complexity of the life of George Washington which he evokes in this work, and some unexpected parallels between his own personal life and that of the composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.Talking Art with Aaron Dworkin1408Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:56:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Guillermo Galindo about the sacred objects from the Border he has worked with and his belief in the spiritual essence of an object’s past; the unique structure of his soundtrack which was built around the numerical makeup of the Mesoamerican Venus calendar; and his joy in observing visitors – particular the younger generations – experience the show.0000017f-9fbf-d4e0-abff-ffbfa0b20000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-03-21/talking-art-with-guillermo-gaCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Guillermo Galindo about the sacred objects…Listen to the conversation here with Guillermo Galindo about the sacred objects from the Border he has worked with and his belief in the spiritual essence of an object’s past; the unique structure of his soundtrack which was built around the numerical makeup of the Mesoamerican Venus calendar; and his joy in observing visitors – particular the younger generations – experience the show.Talking Art with Guillermo Galindo1303Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:17:00 -0500Listen to the conversation with Lily Arbisser and Thomas Sauer about the inspiration for this literary and musical event, the community collaboration that this represents, and the unique privilege they feel being citizen artists.0000017f-7bf5-dc32-a57f-7bfd44860000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-03-14/talking-art-with-lily-arbisser-and-thomas-sauerCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation with Lily Arbisser and Thomas Sauer about the…Listen to the conversation with Lily Arbisser and Thomas Sauer about the inspiration for this literary and musical event, the community collaboration that this represents, and the unique privilege they feel being citizen artists.Talking Art with Lily Arbisser and Thomas Sauer1026Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:29:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with artist Philip Laber about his delight in discovering unexpected interconnectedness with ancient cultures and their art, the process by which he created this collection of paintings, and his decision to use acrylic as an artistic medium. Prior to his retirement in 2016, he was a Professor Emeritus of Art at Northwest Missouri State University, where his primary focus was with Printmaking and Photography. Philip Laber now resides in Long Grove, IA.0000017f-4721-d025-abff-6739a6470000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-03-02/talking-art-with-philip-laberCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with artist Philip Laber about his delight in…Listen to the conversation here with artist Philip Laber about his delight in discovering unexpected interconnectedness with ancient cultures and their art, the process by which he created this collection of paintings, and his decision to use acrylic as an artistic medium. Prior to his retirement in 2016, he was a Professor Emeritus of Art at Northwest Missouri State University, where his primary focus was with Printmaking and Photography. Philip Laber now resides in Long Grove, IA.Talking Art with Philip Laber1356Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:18:00 -0600Listen to the conversation here with Barron Ryan about the feeling of awe he hopes people experience when listening to music, the new opportunities for personal growth that often arise following rejection, and the importance of daring to reach beyond our own perceived limitations.0000017f-0e45-de54-ad7f-8ffd59c30000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-02-21/talking-art-with-barron-ryanCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Barron Ryan about the feeling of awe he…Listen to the conversation here with Barron Ryan about the feeling of awe he hopes people experience when listening to music, the new opportunities for personal growth that often arise following rejection, and the importance of daring to reach beyond our own perceived limitations.Talking Art with Barron Ryan1156Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:18:00 -0600Listen to the conversation here with Dr. Jacob Bancks, composer and Associate Professor of Music at Augustana College, about the numerous and deeply meaningful conversations he had with cancer survivors and their families that inspired him to create this work, the challenge inherent in writing a libretto in addition to the musical composition, and why opera is an accessible art form that everyone should enjoy.0000017e-d679-d2b7-a9ff-df7be6ef0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2022-02-08/talking-art-with-jacob-bancksCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Dr. Jacob Bancks, composer and Associate…Listen to the conversation here with Dr. Jacob Bancks, composer and Associate Professor of Music at Augustana College, about the numerous and deeply meaningful conversations he had with cancer survivors and their families that inspired him to create this work, the challenge inherent in writing a libretto in addition to the musical composition, and why opera is an accessible art form that everyone should enjoy.Talking Art with Jacob Bancks1712Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:17:00 -0600Listen to the conversation here with co-directors Karen Roebuck and Joseph Obleton about the ongoing impact Black Nativity has had on their lives after initially seeing it decades ago, why this play continues to resonate in our current era, and the importance of oral storytelling traditions.0000017d-96ec-d509-a17d-f7fc1fad0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-12-08/talking-art-with-karen-roebuck-and-joseph-obletonCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with co-directors Karen Roebuck and Joseph…Listen to the conversation here with co-directors Karen Roebuck and Joseph Obleton about the ongoing impact Black Nativity has had on their lives after initially seeing it decades ago, why this play continues to resonate in our current era, and the importance of oral storytelling traditions.Talking Art with Karen Roebuck and Joseph Obleton1409Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:04:00 -0600Listen to our conversation here about how his experience working in Guatemala as a Peace Corps volunteer affected his poetry and world view; his concern for the environment and the love of nature that his subsequent career as an agronomist instilled; and the writing community he has discovered in the Quad Cities within the Midwest Writing Center.0000017d-06bb-d8dd-a57d-2ebfac110000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-11-10/talking-art-with-salvatore-mariciCarolyn MartinListen to our conversation here about how his experience working in Guatemala…Listen to our conversation here about how his experience working in Guatemala as a Peace Corps volunteer affected his poetry and world view; his concern for the environment and the love of nature that his subsequent career as an agronomist instilled; and the writing community he has discovered in the Quad Cities within the Midwest Writing Center.Talking Art with Salvatore Marici1651Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:05:00 -0600Listen to the conversation here with Bassel Almadani about the deeply meaningful contributions that immigrants make within their adoptive countries; how he creatively connects a difficult and often dark subject matter with music that is inherently light and upbeat; and the empathy and understanding that he hopes to inspire through his music.0000017c-7b62-d88c-a7fd-7b6b33e30000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-10-18/talking-art-with-bassel-almadaniCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Bassel Almadani about the deeply…Listen to the conversation here with Bassel Almadani about the deeply meaningful contributions that immigrants make within their adoptive countries; how he creatively connects a difficult and often dark subject matter with music that is inherently light and upbeat; and the empathy and understanding that he hopes to inspire through his music.Talking Art with Bassel Almadani1321Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:40:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Ariel Arbisser about the joys of songwriting, the unique training that a cappella groups provided her both collegiately and professionally, and her work as a performance coach in Ithaca, NY.0000017c-7b45-dc5f-ab7c-7b67e1a60000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-10-15/talking-art-with-ariel-arbisserCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Ariel Arbisser about the joys of…Listen to the conversation here with Ariel Arbisser about the joys of songwriting, the unique training that a cappella groups provided her both collegiately and professionally, and her work as a performance coach in Ithaca, NY.Talking Art with Ariel Arbisser1207Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:09:00 -0500The pianist Byron (B.K.) Davis is the first Black Steinway International Artist from Iowa, and Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz series is welcoming him to the stage this Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Redstone Room.0000017c-70bb-d268-a9fd-f3fb26f20000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-10-12/talking-art-with-b-k-davisCarolyn MartinThe pianist Byron (B.K.) Davis is the first Black Steinway International Artist…The pianist Byron (B.K.) Davis is the first Black Steinway International Artist from Iowa, and Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz series is welcoming him to the stage this Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Redstone Room.Talking Art with B.K. Davis1291Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:01:00 -0500Listen to our conversation here about her introduction to gospel music through her church in the Quad Cities, the necessary musical skills she learned while subsequently living in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina with her family, and the sense of freedom and limitless expression she has experienced with the act of re-naming herself.0000017b-e5e9-db38-a77f-e5f9e8ca0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-09-15/talking-art-with-bn-whoiamCarolyn MartinListen to our conversation here about her introduction to gospel music through…Listen to our conversation here about her introduction to gospel music through her church in the Quad Cities, the necessary musical skills she learned while subsequently living in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina with her family, and the sense of freedom and limitless expression she has experienced with the act of re-naming herself.Talking Art with BN WhoIAm867Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:06:00 -0500Listen to the conversation here with educator Dan Christian about some of the unique structural elements of the Divine Comedy, how Dante’s use of the vernacular language helped set the stage for higher levels of future literacy, and why it has remained relevant for readers throughout the centuries.0000017b-e09c-d3ca-a77b-ebfec25e0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-09-14/talking-art-with-dan-christianCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with educator Dan Christian about some of the…Listen to the conversation here with educator Dan Christian about some of the unique structural elements of the Divine Comedy, how Dante’s use of the vernacular language helped set the stage for higher levels of future literacy, and why it has remained relevant for readers throughout the centuries.Talking Art with Dan Christian1103Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:23:00 -0500Listen to our conversation here about the duality between his professional and musical careers, the innate ability of music and dance to facilitate communication, and the evolution of Latin Jazz from both African and Cuban rhythms and percussion instruments.0000017b-5c82-d791-a77b-fdc6f95e0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-08-18/talking-art-with-james-culverCarolyn MartinListen to our conversation here about the duality between his professional and…Listen to our conversation here about the duality between his professional and musical careers, the innate ability of music and dance to facilitate communication, and the evolution of Latin Jazz from both African and Cuban rhythms and percussion instruments.Talking Art with James Culver1511Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:45:37 -0500Listen to the conversation here with Elizabeth Moen about her emergence within the musical scene while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, the transition to writing her own songs and lyrics, and how intimate and locally owned music venues are essential to newly developing artists.0000017b-3378-dc14-a57f-fbfe09f60000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-08-10/talking-art-with-elizabeth-moenCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with Elizabeth Moen about her emergence within…Listen to the conversation here with Elizabeth Moen about her emergence within the musical scene while completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, the transition to writing her own songs and lyrics, and how intimate and locally owned music venues are essential to newly developing artists.Talking Art with Elizabeth Moen1278Tue, 10 Aug 2021 23:28:57 -0500Listen to the conversation here with guitarist, composer, and educator Steve Grismore about his 50-year career in music, his role as an educator at the University of Iowa as well as numerous other academic institutions (including both Augustana College and Black Hawk College in the Quad Cities), and his hopes for the Iowa City Jazz Festival which he co-founded in the early 1990’s.0000017a-9c7e-d690-a3fb-bcfe95040002https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-07-13/talking-art-with-steve-grismoreCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with guitarist, composer, and educator Steve…Listen to the conversation here with guitarist, composer, and educator Steve Grismore about his 50-year career in music, his role as an educator at the University of Iowa as well as numerous other academic institutions (including both Augustana College and Black Hawk College in the Quad Cities), and his hopes for the Iowa City Jazz Festival which he co-founded in the early 1990’s.Talking Art with Steve Grismore1231Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:01:12 -0500Listen to the conversation here with contemporary art collector Jordan D. Schnitzer about the importance of stewardship in the arts, the philosophy behind his extensive exhibition and lending program, and the impact he feels art has on the quality of people’s lives.0000017a-8c52-d69d-a9fa-bedee7ad0000https://www.wvik.org/2021-07-09/talking-art-with-jordan-d-schnitzerCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with contemporary art collector Jordan D.…Listen to the conversation here with contemporary art collector Jordan D. Schnitzer about the importance of stewardship in the arts, the philosophy behind his extensive exhibition and lending program, and the impact he feels art has on the quality of people’s lives.Talking Art with Jordan D. Schnitzer1397Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:33 -0500Listen to the conversation here with activist Moselle Singh about the impetus behind the formation of the Solidarity Collaboration, her belief that all people should be able to listen to music safely, and how as a community we can strive to make our entertainment spaces safer.0000017a-77c9-ddf3-abfb-fffd47090000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-07-05/talking-art-with-moselle-singhCarolyn MartinListen to the conversation here with activist Moselle Singh about the impetus…Listen to the conversation here with activist Moselle Singh about the impetus behind the formation of the Solidarity Collaboration, her belief that all people should be able to listen to music safely, and how as a community we can strive to make our entertainment spaces safer.Talking Art with Moselle Singh1155Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:49:04 -0500Carolyn Martin talks art with Satomi Kawai and Vero Rose Smith00000179-d411-d1e3-a1fd-d7f7dcaa0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-06-03/talking-art-with-satomi-kawai-and-vero-rose-smithCarolyn Martin talks art with Satomi Kawai and Vero Rose SmithCarolyn Martin talks art with Satomi Kawai and Vero Rose SmithTalking Art with Satomi Kawai and Vero Rose Smith1501Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:59:07 -050000000179-c3a0-d1e5-a17d-c7f299220000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/talking-art/2021-05-31/talking-even-more-art-with-erika-holshoeTalking Even More Art with Erika Holshoe1403Mon, 31 May 2021 13:19:32 -0500The dynamic show Tubbs & Moss: A Vintage Jazz Experience will be held on select Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Performing in the new Blueprint Bar & Lounge within the iconic Spotlight Event Center in Moline, pianist Mason Moss and vocalist Sara Tubbs highlight songs from the Great American Songbook in an endearing and high energy performance that is a joy to experience after a long pandemic year.120012 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-05-12/talking-art-with-tubbs-and-mossCarolyn MartinThe dynamic show Tubbs & Moss: A Vintage Jazz Experience will be held on select…The dynamic show Tubbs & Moss: A Vintage Jazz Experience will be held on select Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Performing in the new Blueprint Bar & Lounge within the iconic Spotlight Event Center in Moline, pianist Mason Moss and vocalist Sara Tubbs highlight songs from the Great American Songbook in an endearing and high energy performance that is a joy to experience after a long pandemic year.Talking Art with Tubbs and Moss1332Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500The Kinogarten film series is a collaboration between the German American Heritage Center (GAHC) in Davenport and Rozz-Tox in Rock Island. Free of charge, all six films will be shown on the first Friday of each month from April through September of 2021 in the intriguing outdoor garden space at Rozz-Tox.119557 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-05-03/talking-art-with-erika-holshoeCarolyn MartinThe Kinogarten film series is a collaboration between the German American…The Kinogarten film series is a collaboration between the German American Heritage Center (GAHC) in Davenport and Rozz-Tox in Rock Island. Free of charge, all six films will be shown on the first Friday of each month from April through September of 2021 in the intriguing outdoor garden space at Rozz-Tox.Talking Art with Erika Holshoe1270Mon, 03 May 2021 05:30:00 -0500The exhibition “Construct/Destruct” by artist Steve Banks is on display through April 30, 2021 at the Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy in Bettendorf. Featuring large-scale mixed media works or “painted constructions” as well as smaller ceramic sculptures, the artist weaves together architectural, industrial, and road trip images in an homage to our past – what once was, and what has been repurposed. Examining the leaning, tilting towers of his ceramic works or carefully inspecting the layered images on his paintings, the viewer is forced to examine the transient nature of our current existence and to acknowledge the physical spaces of the past which we continue to inhabit.118811 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-04-14/talking-art-with-steve-banksCarolyn MartinThe exhibition “Construct/Destruct” by artist Steve Banks is on display through…The exhibition “Construct/Destruct” by artist Steve Banks is on display through April 30, 2021 at the Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy in Bettendorf. Featuring large-scale mixed media works or “painted constructions” as well as smaller ceramic sculptures, the artist weaves together architectural, industrial, and road trip images in an homage to our past – what once was, and what has been repurposed. Examining the leaning, tilting towers of his ceramic works or carefully inspecting the layered images on his paintings, the viewer is forced to examine the transient nature of our current existence and to acknowledge the physical spaces of the past which we continue to inhabit.Talking Art with Steve Banks1609Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500Marc Zyla, the Principal Horn and Director of Education & Community Engagement for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, has a new podcast “Because.” Twice a month, a new episode will be released during which Marc chats with artists and explores their stories of the people, places, and things that had to fall into place to make their careers happen.118444 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-04-05/talking-art-with-marc-zylaCarolyn Martin, Marc Zyla Marc Zyla, the Principal Horn and Director of Education & Community Engagement…Marc Zyla, the Principal Horn and Director of Education & Community Engagement for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, has a new podcast “Because.” Twice a month, a new episode will be released during which Marc chats with artists and explores their stories of the people, places, and things that had to fall into place to make their careers happen.Talking Art with Marc Zyla1564Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:29:24 -0500Kit Polen, Associate Principal bassist for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, has a unique perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic, as musicians and artists suffered a disproportionate loss this past year after performance venues and concert halls around the world were shuttered. His wisdom and insights are refreshing as we mark the one-year anniversary from when our lives changed so suddenly.117523 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-03-17/talking-art-with-kit-polenCarolyn MartinKit Polen, Associate Principal bassist for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra,…Kit Polen, Associate Principal bassist for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, has a unique perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic, as musicians and artists suffered a disproportionate loss this past year after performance venues and concert halls around the world were shuttered. His wisdom and insights are refreshing as we mark the one-year anniversary from when our lives changed so suddenly.Talking Art with Kit Polen1512Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:30:00 -0500Figge Art Museum Assistant Curator Vanessa Sage will deliver a virtual lecture entitled Rebel Artists on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM. This is a free event, although registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to all participants several hours before the talk begins, and a Q&A session will be held following the conclusion of the lecture.117042 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-03-08/talking-art-with-vanessa-sageCarolyn MartinFigge Art Museum Assistant Curator Vanessa Sage will deliver a virtual lecture…Figge Art Museum Assistant Curator Vanessa Sage will deliver a virtual lecture entitled Rebel Artists on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM. This is a free event, although registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed to all participants several hours before the talk begins, and a Q&A session will be held following the conclusion of the lecture.Talking Art with Vanessa Sage1204Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:30:00 -0600The Quad City Symphony Orchestra will perform a tribute to the unique sound of American music with their Signature Series III concert on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM, inspired by the Figge Art Museum’s exhibition For America. This intimate string trio performance will be available for a limited socially distanced audience at the Figge as well as via digital access/live streaming.116491 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-02-24/talking-art-with-emily-nash-and-bruno-silvaCarolyn MartinThe Quad City Symphony Orchestra will perform a tribute to the unique sound of…The Quad City Symphony Orchestra will perform a tribute to the unique sound of American music with their Signature Series III concert on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM, inspired by the Figge Art Museum’s exhibition For America. This intimate string trio performance will be available for a limited socially distanced audience at the Figge as well as via digital access/live streaming.Talking Art with Emily Nash and Bruno Silva1614Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:30:00 -0600Recently retired Chief Curator Emerita Dr. Brandon Brame Fortune, of the National Portrait Gallery, will give a virtual talk entitled American Artists’ Self-Portraits Then and Now on February 25, 2021 from 5-6PM. This is a free event in conjunction with the Figge Art Museum’s exhibition For America: 200 Years of Painting from the National Academy of Design.116183 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-02-22/talking-art-with-dr-brandon-brame-fortuneCarolyn MartinRecently retired Chief Curator Emerita Dr. Brandon Brame Fortune, of the…Recently retired Chief Curator Emerita Dr. Brandon Brame Fortune, of the National Portrait Gallery, will give a virtual talk entitled American Artists’ Self-Portraits Then and Now on February 25, 2021 from 5-6PM. This is a free event in conjunction with the Figge Art Museum’s exhibition For America: 200 Years of Painting from the National Academy of Design.Talking Art with Dr. Brandon Brame Fortune1191Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:30:00 -0600The exhibition For America: 200 Years of Painting from the National Academy of Design will be on display at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA from Feb 20 - May 16, 2021. Consisting of nearly 100 paintings spanning the time from the early 19th century through the beginning of the 21st century, this exhibit presents an immersion course in American painting through which the visitor will understand the evolution of American art told by the very artists who created it – an “artist’s art history.”115977 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-02-15/talking-art-with-michelle-hargraveCarolyn MartinThe exhibition For America: 200 Years of Painting from the National Academy of…The exhibition For America: 200 Years of Painting from the National Academy of Design will be on display at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA from Feb 20 - May 16, 2021. Consisting of nearly 100 paintings spanning the time from the early 19th century through the beginning of the 21st century, this exhibit presents an immersion course in American painting through which the visitor will understand the evolution of American art told by the very artists who created it – an “artist’s art history.”Talking Art with Michelle Hargrave1496Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600The Midwest Writing Center is offering an opportunity to have a locally affiliated poet or writer hand craft a poem for someone in your life. Available through February 28, 2021, Bespoke Poems QC has a “pay what you want” policy, although the recommended minimum is $20 and tips are appreciated. Simply fill out an on-line information form with details about the person(s) that you are commissioning a poem for, and the tailor-made poem will be sent in either digital form or via traditional mail service back to you.115594 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2021-02-04/talking-art-with-ryan-collinsCarolyn MartinThe Midwest Writing Center is offering an opportunity to have a locally…The Midwest Writing Center is offering an opportunity to have a locally affiliated poet or writer hand craft a poem for someone in your life. Available through February 28, 2021, Bespoke Poems QC has a “pay what you want” policy, although the recommended minimum is $20 and tips are appreciated. Simply fill out an on-line information form with details about the person(s) that you are commissioning a poem for, and the tailor-made poem will be sent in either digital form or via traditional mail service back to you.'Talking Art' with Ryan Collins1378Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:49:09 -0600The Hamburg Historic District in Davenport, IA, affectionately known as the “Gold Coast,” contains some of the widest variety of architectural styles in the Quad Cities. Built primarily by German immigrants in the 19th and early 20th century, the district lies between 5th and 9th Streets (south to north) and between Ripley and Vine (east to west).111456 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-11-16/talking-art-with-marion-meginnisCarolyn MartinThe Hamburg Historic District in Davenport, IA, affectionately known as the…The Hamburg Historic District in Davenport, IA, affectionately known as the “Gold Coast,” contains some of the widest variety of architectural styles in the Quad Cities. Built primarily by German immigrants in the 19th and early 20th century, the district lies between 5th and 9th Streets (south to north) and between Ripley and Vine (east to west).'Talking Art' with Marion Meginnis1700Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:30:00 -0600Situated on the second floor of the River Music Experience building in Davenport, IA, is The Underground Economy, a full-scale media and production house which bridges the gap between art and entrepreneurship. Containing a podcast studio, a recording studio, and a content editing station, the space is available to creatives via a variety of membership options, with the goal to become an incubator for the arts within the Quad Cities.110470 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-11-05/talking-art-with-josh-graves-of-the-underground-economyCarolyn MartinSituated on the second floor of the River Music Experience building in…Situated on the second floor of the River Music Experience building in Davenport, IA, is The Underground Economy, a full-scale media and production house which bridges the gap between art and entrepreneurship. Containing a podcast studio, a recording studio, and a content editing station, the space is available to creatives via a variety of membership options, with the goal to become an incubator for the arts within the Quad Cities.'Talking Art' with Josh Graves of the Underground Economy1352Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600The national touring show Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown is coming to the Adler Theatre in Davenport on October 20, 2020. The tribute bands Satisfaction and Abbey Road, wearing period clothing and playing vintage instruments, will be accompanied onstage during seven of their songs by a string quartet composed of local high school musicians.109276 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-10-16/talking-art-with-a-local-high-school-string-quartet-about-beatles-vs-stonesCarolyn MartinThe national touring show Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown is coming to…The national touring show Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown is coming to the Adler Theatre in Davenport on October 20, 2020. The tribute bands Satisfaction and Abbey Road, wearing period clothing and playing vintage instruments, will be accompanied onstage during seven of their songs by a string quartet composed of local high school musicians.'Talking Art' with a local high school string quartet about "Beatles vs. Stones"988Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500Rock Island native John Shallman recently published his first novel, Return from Siberia.108069 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-09-28/talking-art-with-novelist-john-shallmanCarolyn MartinRock Island native John Shallman recently published his first novel, Return…Rock Island native John Shallman recently published his first novel, Return from Siberia.'Talking Art' with novelist John Shallman1703Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500The acclaimed artist Cecile Houel works in Ft. Madison, IA where she has been creating beautiful, realistic portraits of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Twenty of her large 4’ x 4’ works are currently on display in a variety of locations throughout the Quad Cities. Ten are at the Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy in Bettendorf as part of their “Peace Starts Within” exhibit; six are on display at Quad City Arts’ airport gallery as part of their “A Portrait of Remarkable Women” show; and two portraits are at both the German American Heritage Center and in the River Center/Adler display cases. The portraits will be up through the end of October.107407 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-09-15/talking-art-with-cecile-houelCarolyn MartinThe acclaimed artist Cecile Houel works in Ft. Madison, IA where she has been…The acclaimed artist Cecile Houel works in Ft. Madison, IA where she has been creating beautiful, realistic portraits of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Twenty of her large 4’ x 4’ works are currently on display in a variety of locations throughout the Quad Cities. Ten are at the Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy in Bettendorf as part of their “Peace Starts Within” exhibit; six are on display at Quad City Arts’ airport gallery as part of their “A Portrait of Remarkable Women” show; and two portraits are at both the German American Heritage Center and in the River Center/Adler display cases. The portraits will be up through the end of October.'Talking Art' with Cecile Houel1678Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500The Quad City Music Academy is a new school for students pursuing their musical education in cello, violin, viola, or bass. Private lessons are offered with a variety of accomplished professional musicians, and specialized courses and workshops are also available. The Academy is the first of its kind in the Quad Cities. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the fall 2020 semester will be held online.107256 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-09-11/talking-art-with-hannah-holman-about-the-quad-city-music-academyCarolyn MartinThe Quad City Music Academy is a new school for students pursuing their musical…The Quad City Music Academy is a new school for students pursuing their musical education in cello, violin, viola, or bass. Private lessons are offered with a variety of accomplished professional musicians, and specialized courses and workshops are also available. The Academy is the first of its kind in the Quad Cities. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the fall 2020 semester will be held online.'Talking Art' with Hannah Holman about the Quad City Music Academy1376Fri, 11 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500Racial inequity in the arts is well documented across all genres, from theatre, to film, literature, and the visual arts. The public outcry and protests that have occurred this year following the death of George Floyd and countless other people of color have resulted in a strong public reckoning regarding our own implicit biases regarding race. Those biases, in combination with existing economic disparities and entrenched institutional hierarchies affect what we see and view on screen, on stage, in museums, and read in books.104571 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-07-20/talking-art-with-gaye-shannon-burnett-jonathan-burnett-about-racial-inequity-in-the-artsCarolyn MartinRacial inequity in the arts is well documented across all genres, from theatre,…Racial inequity in the arts is well documented across all genres, from theatre, to film, literature, and the visual arts. The public outcry and protests that have occurred this year following the death of George Floyd and countless other people of color have resulted in a strong public reckoning regarding our own implicit biases regarding race. Those biases, in combination with existing economic disparities and entrenched institutional hierarchies affect what we see and view on screen, on stage, in museums, and read in books.'Talking Art' with Gaye Shannon Burnett & Jonathan Burnett about Racial Inequity in the Arts1713Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:53:33 -0500The innovative sculptor Beverly Pepper was a resident artist with the Visiting Artist program in the Quad Cities in 1981. Over a dozen works were created during her time here. Four of them remain in the Quad Cities, of which three are available for the general public to view. Her sculptures, many of them monumental in size, have been exhibited in major museums throughout the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, and in many locations throughout Italy where she resided for many decades.102438 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-06-11/talking-art-with-alma-gaul-about-the-late-sculptor-beverly-pepperCarolyn MartinThe innovative sculptor Beverly Pepper was a resident artist with the Visiting…The innovative sculptor Beverly Pepper was a resident artist with the Visiting Artist program in the Quad Cities in 1981. Over a dozen works were created during her time here. Four of them remain in the Quad Cities, of which three are available for the general public to view. Her sculptures, many of them monumental in size, have been exhibited in major museums throughout the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, and in many locations throughout Italy where she resided for many decades.'Talking Art' with Alma Gaul about the late sculptor Beverly Pepper1446Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:33:46 -0500Originally from the Quad Cities, Samantha Pauly is an actor best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in SIX the Musical on Broadway, and for her portrayal of Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd’s critically acclaimed London revival of Evita.102051 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-06-04/talking-art-with-samantha-paulyCarolyn MartinOriginally from the Quad Cities, Samantha Pauly is an actor best known for…Originally from the Quad Cities, Samantha Pauly is an actor best known for originating the role of Katherine Howard in SIX the Musical on Broadway, and for her portrayal of Eva Perón in Jamie Lloyd’s critically acclaimed London revival of Evita.Talking Art with Samantha Pauly1785Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500The freelance hairstylist, Amelia Bay, is originally from the Quad Cities and now works in television and on Broadway. She was in the midst of filming for the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit when the entertainment industry was shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.99750 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-04-22/talking-art-with-amelia-bayCarolyn MartinThe freelance hairstylist, Amelia Bay, is originally from the Quad Cities and…The freelance hairstylist, Amelia Bay, is originally from the Quad Cities and now works in television and on Broadway. She was in the midst of filming for the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit when the entertainment industry was shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Talking Art with Amelia Bay1427Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500Local singer/songwriter Mo Carter will be conducting a musical tour of the Figge Art Museum on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Inspired by some of her favorite art works, she will perform on her guitar and sing in her bold, soulful voice, accompanied by violinist Melinda Leasman. The “musical musing” begins at 6:30 PM and will wind through multiple galleries.97386 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-03-10/talking-art-with-mo-carterCarolyn MartinLocal singer/songwriter Mo Carter will be conducting a musical tour of the…Local singer/songwriter Mo Carter will be conducting a musical tour of the Figge Art Museum on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Inspired by some of her favorite art works, she will perform on her guitar and sing in her bold, soulful voice, accompanied by violinist Melinda Leasman. The “musical musing” begins at 6:30 PM and will wind through multiple galleries.'Talking Art' with Mo Carter782Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500The country artist Monica Austin has been busy lately, recently releasing her first EP and opening for Wynonna Judd and the Big Noise at the Rust Belt on Feb 21, 2020.96790 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-03-02/talking-art-with-monica-austinCarolyn MartinThe country artist Monica Austin has been busy lately, recently releasing her…The country artist Monica Austin has been busy lately, recently releasing her first EP and opening for Wynonna Judd and the Big Noise at the Rust Belt on Feb 21, 2020.'Talking Art' with Monica Austin1127Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0600Jon Lovett, host of the irreverent podcast Lovett or Leave It, will be recording his show in front of a live audience at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8PM.95563 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-01-29/talking-art-with-jon-lovettCarolyn MartinJon Lovett, host of the irreverent podcast Lovett or Leave It, will be…Jon Lovett, host of the irreverent podcast Lovett or Leave It, will be recording his show in front of a live audience at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8PM.'Talking Art' with Jon Lovett1225Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:42:21 -0600The inaugural Quad Cities’ Environmental Film Series begins on Sunday, Jan 19, 2020 with the showing of The Biggest Little Farm. In a partnership between The Joyce & Tony Singh Foundation, the Sierra Club Eagle View Group, River Action, and Nahant Marsh, six films will be brought to the Figge Art Museum auditorium through May 17, 2020 which address climate change and the destruction of our natural spaces.95031 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-01-16/talking-art-with-joyce-and-tony-singhCarolyn MartinThe inaugural Quad Cities’ Environmental Film Series begins on Sunday, Jan 19,…The inaugural Quad Cities’ Environmental Film Series begins on Sunday, Jan 19, 2020 with the showing of The Biggest Little Farm. In a partnership between The Joyce & Tony Singh Foundation, the Sierra Club Eagle View Group, River Action, and Nahant Marsh, six films will be brought to the Figge Art Museum auditorium through May 17, 2020 which address climate change and the destruction of our natural spaces.'Talking Art' with Joyce and Tony Singh1596Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0600The EVAC Project (Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaboration) exhibit is on display through February 15, 2020 at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum. This compelling and thought-provoking show pairs veterans’ stories with prints created by artists, with the intended purpose to bridge the gap between military and civilian life and to increase our understanding and connection with each other. In total, fifteen stories are told by veterans from all five branches of the military, who served in conflicts ranging from WWII to present-day Iraq and Afghanistan.94656 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2020-01-13/talking-art-with-captain-bill-albrachtCarolyn MartinThe EVAC Project (Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaboration) exhibit is…The EVAC Project (Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaboration) exhibit is on display through February 15, 2020 at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum. This compelling and thought-provoking show pairs veterans’ stories with prints created by artists, with the intended purpose to bridge the gap between military and civilian life and to increase our understanding and connection with each other. In total, fifteen stories are told by veterans from all five branches of the military, who served in conflicts ranging from WWII to present-day Iraq and Afghanistan.'Talking Art' with Captain Bill Albracht1873Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:51:00 -0600An exhibit featuring photographs by Chris Rayburn, watercolors by Tim Schiffer, and glass works by John Miller will be displayed Dec 13, 2019 through Jan 24, 2020 at the Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery.93711 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2019-12-16/talking-art-with-chris-rayburn-and-tim-schifferCarolyn MartinAn exhibit featuring photographs by Chris Rayburn, watercolors by Tim Schiffer,…An exhibit featuring photographs by Chris Rayburn, watercolors by Tim Schiffer, and glass works by John Miller will be displayed Dec 13, 2019 through Jan 24, 2020 at the Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery.'Talking Art' with Chris Rayburn and Tim Schiffer1164Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:30:00 -0600The hilariously irreverent holiday play Santaland Diaries, based on the essay by David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, will be performed Dec 12-15, 2019 at the Brunner Theatre Center on the Augustana College campus. Starring Keenan Odenkirk, this Mississippi Bend Players’ production is certain to entertain as he recounts his experience working at Macy’s in New York City during the busy holiday season dressed as Crumpet the elf.93590 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2019-12-09/talking-art-with-keenan-odenkirkCarolyn MartinThe hilariously irreverent holiday play Santaland Diaries, based on the essay…The hilariously irreverent holiday play Santaland Diaries, based on the essay by David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, will be performed Dec 12-15, 2019 at the Brunner Theatre Center on the Augustana College campus. Starring Keenan Odenkirk, this Mississippi Bend Players’ production is certain to entertain as he recounts his experience working at Macy’s in New York City during the busy holiday season dressed as Crumpet the elf.'Talking Art' with Keenan Odenkirk1108Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:36:46 -0600The photographic artist Randy Richmond has two concurrent exhibits on display now in the Quad Cities: Verisimilitude in the Lewis Gallery at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, and The Set Table: Forks on the Left, Metaphors on the Right at the Quad City Arts’ gallery in Rock Island.92060 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2019-11-11/talking-art-with-randy-richmondCarolyn MartinThe photographic artist Randy Richmond has two concurrent exhibits on display…The photographic artist Randy Richmond has two concurrent exhibits on display now in the Quad Cities: Verisimilitude in the Lewis Gallery at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, and The Set Table: Forks on the Left, Metaphors on the Right at the Quad City Arts’ gallery in Rock Island.'Talking Art' with Randy Richmond1172Mon, 11 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0600The mixed media artist Sarah Rehmer’s solo exhibition A Tenuous Space is currently on display at the ArtSpace Gallery on the Black Hawk College campus in Moline. Using vintage book paper, rusted paper, encaustic, oil paint, and eco-dyed fabric and paper, she explores the elusive aspects of memory, thought, and communication in ethereal works created over the past five years.91740 as https://wvik.drupal.publicbroadcasting.nethttps://www.wvik.org/arts-culture/2019-10-29/talking-art-with-sarah-rehmerCarolyn MartinThe mixed media artist Sarah Rehmer’s solo exhibition A Tenuous Space is…The mixed media artist Sarah Rehmer’s solo exhibition A Tenuous Space is currently on display at the ArtSpace Gallery on the Black Hawk College campus in Moline. Using vintage book paper, rusted paper, encaustic, oil paint, and eco-dyed fabric and paper, she explores the elusive aspects of memory, thought, and communication in ethereal works created over the past five years.'Talking Art' with Sarah Rehmer1250Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:27:15 -0500