Art Beat

Today on Art Beat we talk to Kris Hipps on her film Samaritan that was shown at this year Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about the inspiration behind the film, a few of the different stories featured, and how she gathered the different stories. This is KJ with Kris Hipps on Art Beat. Original air date: 03/16/21.
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today, we hear from Raymond Rea, the film maker behind Put The Brights On which was part of this years local set at the festival. Put The Brights On shines a light on  what it is like to be a trans person living in the rural Midwest, and it might not be what you think.

Using stark images of rural landscapes and transgender voices, Put The Brights On breaks down stereotypes and leaves you with a feeling of understanding and acceptance. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we Put The Brights On with film maker Raymond Rea, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/06/21

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Hywell Taff Roberts, director of Fish Camp, which was part of the local set at this years festival. Roberts film takes us on a journey that connects an extended midwestern family to the Alaskan wilderness through fishing. Fish Camp is a story of passion, family, adventure, tradition and following your dreams. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we take you to Fish Camp with film maker Hywell Taff Roberts on today’s Art Beat.
Original air date: 04/20/21

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk to Lyn Goldfarb on her film Eddy’s World that was shown at this years Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about her reason for making the film, what it was like growing up with a father who invents toys, and how long it took to produce. This is KJ with Lyn Goldfarb on Art Beat.

Original air date: 03/23/21

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today, we hear from Brynn Artley, director of Connectivity: Networking for Everyone, which was part of this years local set at the festival. Connectivity takes a look at the importance of networking, but not in a business sense. The film takes a look at the importance of making connections not just for yourself, but for community. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around for film maker Brynn Artley and Connectivity, today on Art Beat.
Original air date: 04/13/21
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

COVID-19 has affected all of us, but the performing arts industry has been impacted particularly hard. Every link in the arts chain has been weakened. Today on art beat we speak with Cynthia and Brian Knouft, siblings and co-owners of Ed's No Name bar. Ed's is one of the most revered venues in the Winona community and is struggling as COVID-19 impacts every aspect of their business.
Original Air Date: 12/08/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in some ways. But it has affected the arts massively. From performers to venues, to studios and publishers, the performing arts industry has been hurt at a time when we need art most. Today on Art Beat we speak with Dr. Melanie Brooks, director of the Winona State University band program and Jake Edwards of the WSU music education department. We discuss how they've made changes to continue sharing their art. That's today on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 12/01/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we’re discussing the first ever Minnesota Music Video Menagerie, an outdoor music video festival this Saturday, Aug. 29 at the History Center of Olmsted County. The festival will be a free drive-in style event featuring music videos on the big screen from artists right here in Minnesota and will also feature live music from Fires of Denmark and Jae Havoc. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we hear from festival organizers John Sievers and Tyler Aug, on today’s Art Beat.
Original Air Date:  08/25/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The COVID-19 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries and the performing arts is no exception. In fact, it is getting hit exceptionally hard. With show cancellations and stay at home orders there aren’t many opportunities for artists to perform, and that loss of performance means loss of livelihood for many. Today on Art Beat we finish our conversation with Rich MacDonald, local performing musician and Professor Emeritus at Winona State University to hear his thoughts on the hurdles artists currently face and how we might move forward in new ways for the future. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around for the conclusion of our talk with Rich MacDonald about the performing arts during and after COVID-19, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/18/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The COVID-19 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries and the performing arts is no exception. In fact, it is getting hit exceptionally hard. With show cancellations and stay at home orders there aren’t many opportunities for artists to perform, and that loss of performance means loss of livelihood for many. Today on Art Beat we speak with Rich MacDonald, local performing musician and Professor Emeritus at Winona State University to hear his thoughts on the hurdles artists currently face and how we might move forward in new ways for the future. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we talk to Rich MacDonald about the performing arts during and after COVID-19, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/11/20.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.