AC23 - Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Dr. Rani Whitfield talks to Chancelier “xero” Skidmore about what we can do to fight Covid-19 beyond social distancing and hand washing.

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Executive Director, Renee Chatelain talks about what Creative Relief looks like in the midst of this historic and devastating pandemic. She talks about how the Arts Council has responded to this tremendous obstacle by connecting the arts sector to resources and collecting invaluable data on the impacts of Covid-19 on the arts in Louisiana.

Chancelier "xero" Skidmore interviews Dr. Kay Solar, the mastermind behind Baton Rouge's Third Street Songwriter's Festival.

Host, Chancelier "xero" Skidmore talks to his lil' homie Justin Garner. Justin talks about his new album, performing at the upcoming Ebb & Flow Festival, and the day he sang beautifully enough to make his mother cry.

Jennifer Carwile talks about Finding Your Voice in America Today. A juried art show showcasing the provocative work of 40 artists from around the country

Brian Morfitt and Mysti Byrnes of The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge talk about the annual juried art exhibition, Art Flow.

Actress, writer, and producer, Shanna Forrestall talks about the joys of coming home, why we need to search for what we need, and her latest short film.

Poet, activist, and essayist Donney Rose talks about open mic democracy, being Kennedy Center Citizen Fellow, and his upcoming show, The American Audit.

Composer, musician, and architect, Christopher Janney talks about the marriage between music and architecture, his most fab music teacher, and his exhibit/show at LASM.

Chancelier "Xero" Skidmore talked with the Kabuki Dancers (Terrance Morgan, Torreze Hypolite, and Jude Romero) about South Louisiana B-boying, being a positive force in the lives of young people, and the importance of belonging to a crew.