Discover the vibrant pulse of Odessa's art scene in this captivating episode of "Art After Dark." Join Randy Ham, Executive Director of Odessa Arts, as he converses with Beatris Mata, a talented local photographer and ceramist, about the transformative power of art and community.

Join us on Art After Dark, where Odessa Arts Executive Director Randy Ham dives into the transformative power of art with the talented Odessa artist, Mariana Astete.

Join us for an inspiring journey into the transformative world of art in West Texas! In this episode of "Art After Dark," Executive Director Randy Ham of Odessa Arts invites viewers to Discover the Creative Haven in West Texas.

Join us for an inspiring journey with Sam Allen in this captivating episode of "Art After Dark," hosted by Randy Ham, Executive Director of Odessa Arts. Dive into Sam's creative evolution from releasing his first album on Spotify at 16 to his transformative experiences at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Discover how Sam's unique flair has captured the hearts of West Texas and beyond, showcasing the transformative power of art within the community. Tune in to learn about his artistic ventures, including his recent studio recordings and his personal growth through international study in Valencia, Spain. Explore the vibrant arts education scene in Odessa and how places like The Globe Theater and Odessa College contribute to cultural tourism and arts advocacy. Witness how Odessa Arts champions cultural enrichment and supports the thriving local arts community. Don't miss out on this celebration of talent and passion for the arts!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Sam Allen01:15 - Album Production History02:30 - First Album Release on Spotify05:12 - Importance of Arts Education09:35 - College Journey09:58 - Experience in Spain12:02 - Sam’s Experience at Berklee15:27 - Impact of Berkeley on Writing and Recording18:54 - First Studio Recording Experience20:50 - Collaborating with Artists22:37 - Future Plans After Berklee23:55 - Embracing Uncertainty in Career24:38 - Sam’s EGOT Achievement25:40 - Closing Thoughts26:48 - See You Next Time

Join us for an inspiring episode of "Art After Dark" as Randy Ham, Executive Director of Odessa Arts, dives into the transformative power of art with special guest Caleb Mendes. Discover how comic books not only saved Caleb's life but also shaped his flourishing career as a talented Permian Basin artist.

Discover Odessa's Hidden Ballet Gem! Join Randy Ham, Executive Director of Odessa Arts, on this episode of Art After Dark as he welcomes Tiffany Wood, the passionate owner of Scalicky Ballet Academy. Located right in downtown Odessa, this academy is breathing new life into the local arts scene by offering specialized ballet training based on the renowned Russian Vaganova method.

Join us for the inaugural episode of Art After Dark, presented by Odessa Arts!