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Talking Art

Quad 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 & Trust

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120 episodes

  1. Beyond the Music: Brian Baxter and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra 47:50
  2. From Rescue to Storybook: Deborah Kutsunis and the Animals That Inspired Her 43:54
  3. From Metal to Masterpiece: John VandeWalle and the Art of Sculpture 35:22
  4. Behind the Lens: Kelly Rundle and the Art of Documentary Storytelling 41:12
  5. A New Stage for The Mockingbird On Main: Tristan Tapscott and Death of a Salesman 43:26
  6. Inspired by Nature: The Art of Matt Pulford 39:32
  7. Keeping the Classics Alive: Genesius Guild and the Enduring Power of Greek & Shakespearean Theatre 47:28
  8. From The Voice to Finding Her Own Voice 22:18
  9. From Inspiration to Album: David G Smith's Hero Street 47:22
  10. Building the Future of Film: Fresh Films and the Vision for a Quad Cities Soundstage 30:10
  11. Drawing Beyond the Surface: Katie Bush and the Art of 3D Chalk 21:02
  12. Dancing Tradition Forward: Miguel Peña and Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande 32:26
  13. A Life in Puppetry: Monica Leo and Eulenspiegel Theatre 32:35
  14. Filmmaking in Focus: Stephen Folker on Craft and Career 48:38
  15. Drawing Connections: Meghan Hollister’s Work in Art and Environment 23:26
  16. A New Voice in Visual Art: Maddeline Parketon at the 2nd Avenue Gallery 26:38
  17. From Script to Stage: Jeremy Mahr on the Art of Directing 28:32
  18. Making Music That Moves: CJ Parker on Education and Artistry 25:43
  19. Directing the Moment: Ashley Becher and the Art of Theatre 30:16
  20. From Studio to Exhibit: David Zahn’s Creative Process 25:04
  21. Arts in Review: Reflections on 2025 with Jonathan Turner 51:44
  22. From Passion to Production: Fresh Films and Young Filmmakers 40:16
  23. Farewell, Marc Zyla! 19:38
  24. Beyond Boundaries: The Avant-Garde Identity of Rozz-Tox 34:00
  25. Creating Community: The Heart of Kill Pop Studios 40:14
  26. From Vision to Publication: The Journey of Undercurrent Magazine 33:35
  27. Embracing the Macabre: The Art of Skellington Manor 29:27
  28. The Joy of Pop Art: Exploring Glen Lowry's Whimsical World 37:08
  29. Jazz, Soul & Heritage: Celebrating the Bill Bell Jazz Festival 38:10
  30. Talking Art with Gabriella Torres 53:15
  31. Wired and Woven: The Fiber Art of Louise Pappageorge 40:07
  32. The Power of Storytelling: Crafting Characters in 'The Half' 39:45
  33. The Final Note: Andrzej Kozłowski's Farewell Concert 52:47
  34. Unpacking Fun Home: A Conversation with Director Bradley Robert Jensen 39:10
  35. Wood and Spirit: The Legacy of George Nakashima 37:52
  36. Talking Art with Jarabe Mexicano 36:40
  37. Jazz Ambassadors: Bridging Cultures Through Music 31:33
  38. Directing Dreams: Emma Watts' Debut with 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear 45:41
  39. Igniting Creativity: The Making of The Firebird 36:26
  40. From Tradition to Innovation: Darrah Carr's Dance Journey 30:30
  41. Community and Culture: The Heartbeat of Circa 21 36:57
  42. Cultural Preservation Through Music: Goitse's Mission 32:00
  43. A Century of Creativity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Figge Art Museum 33:40
  44. Blending Borders: The Art of Fusion Dance with Chicago Dance Crash 34:13
  45. Talking Art with Jonathan Turner 47:04
  46. Voices Unleashed: Empowering Youth Through Poetry with Aubrey Barnes 45:28
  47. Improvising Tradition: Lawrence Hobgood on Jazz and Christmas Spirit 48:22
  48. The Afroverse: Exploring Vibrant Art and Cultural Commentary 33:48
  49. Bridging Genres: Sabrina Tabby and ATLYS 45:46
  50. Building Community Through Arts: Kevin Maynard’s Legacy at Quad City Arts 33:32