Episodes

  • Crafting Connections: Meet the Artists of Riverssance Festival

    Crafting Connections: Meet the Artists of Riverssance Festival
    Sep 17 2024
    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.
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    45 mins
  • Sculpting Stories: The Art of Dean Kugler

    Sculpting Stories: The Art of Dean Kugler
    Sep 6 2024
    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.
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    42 mins
  • Transformative Power of Dance: More Than Just Performance

    Transformative Power of Dance: More Than Just Performance
    Aug 22 2024
    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.
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    35 mins
  • Musical Influences and Inspirations: A Deep Dive with Hembree

    Musical Influences and Inspirations: A Deep Dive with Hembree
    Aug 8 2024
    Join us for a conversation with Isaac Flynn and Alexander Ward, from the indie rock band Hembree.
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    35 mins
  • Celebrating 10 Years: The Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival

    Celebrating 10 Years: The Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival
    Jul 25 2024
    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.
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    33 mins
  • The Impact of Murals in Community Building: A Discussion with Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn

    The Impact of Murals in Community Building: A Discussion with Nicole Salgar and Atlanta Dawn
    Jul 11 2024
    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.
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    38 mins
  • Talking Art with Sarah Robb

    Talking Art with Sarah Robb
    Jun 20 2024
    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.
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    32 mins
  • Talking Art with Randy Cohen

    Talking Art with Randy Cohen
    May 30 2024
    Quad City Arts Executive Director Kevin Maynard sits down with VP of Research at Americans for the Arts
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    30 mins