Art Beat

Today on Art Beat we explore an art exhibit called Winona: The Legend, The Women, The Place. The exhibit is at the Watkins Gallery on the Winona State University campus through September 12th. We spoke to one of the artists on hand, Winona Nelson as well as renowned environmentalist Winona LaDuke who was the curator of the exhibition. I’m Bill Stoneberg with artist Winona Nelson and environmentalist and curator Winona LaDuke, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 09/03/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Art, some would say it touches their soul. Some might say the same about nature. If you combine the two, you get something like Art ‘n Soul, which is the moniker local artist Cary Wyninger goes by. Whether it’s hiking through one of our local parks or trails or painting barefoot so that she can feel the earth beneath her feet, Cary has a love of combining nature and art. Her work often incorporates natural scenes and wildlife bursting with vibrant colors. Cary recently had an exhibit at the Acoustic Café here in Winona. I caught up with Cary at the historic Trempealeau Hotel where we discussed her art, nature, and the connections she feels they create within her soul. I would encourage you to check out her artwork as you listen today at Art N’ Soul on Facebook. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with local artist Cary Wyninger on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/27/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we enter a fantasy realm of magic, swords and dragons with Minnesota author James Petrillo. Petrillo’s most recent novel takes us to the world of Ashyer where a young prince named Frost battles dragons in order to free his world from their tyrannical reign. Frost is joined in his journey by a colorful cast of characters that any fantasy enthusiast is sure to fall in love with. But let’s hear about it from the author himself. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Minnesota author James Petrillo on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/30/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Great stage shows, interesting events that give you a look behind the scenes and educational opportunities for all ages are all part of the Great River Shakespeare Festival here in Winona. As the 2019 season comes to a close we wondered, “what do the actors and directors and all the people who make this great fest possible think about our fair city? Are they eager to get home? Will they miss the festival and the city? How do the talented people that put on this festival feel as the 16th season comes to a close? Today on Art Beat we talk to Beth Gardiner, director and adapter of The Servant of Two Masters and Melissa Maxwell, actor in No Child and Cymbeline. Both have been part of the festival for several years and had a lot to say about the festival and the city of Winona itself. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Beth Gardiner and Melissa Maxwell, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 08/06/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk about youth education programs at the Great River Shakespeare Festival with Director of Education Jenn Oswald and Associate Artistic Director Tarah Flanegan. Jenn and Tarah explain how the youth education programs work, what kinds of experiences the students get through the programs and they even talk about the joy of working with these young creative minds. If you are interested in seeing what the students produced over the last few weeks, there will be a showcase for Shakespeare for young film makers this Saturday July 27th and there will be a showcase for Shakespeare for young actors and designers Sunday July 28th. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Jenn Oswald and Tarah Flanegan from the Great River Shakespeare Festival on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/23/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today we continue our coverage of the 2019 Great River Shakespeare Festival with a special edition of Art Beat focused on kids. In particular, child actors working with the festival. These young actors give us a unique perspective on the festival. They talk about why they love acting, what’s scary about it or as we found out: what’s not scary about it, and why they have so much fun being part of the festival. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with the youngest members of the cast of Macbeth at the Great River Shakespeare Festival, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/16/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Summer in Winona is a great time for all kinds of events and festivals, and one of our favorites is the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Today on Art Beat we learn about sound tech with Scott O’Brien. Scott is the composer and sound designer for MacBeth and also the sound designer for No Child this year. Scott fills us in on what a sound designer does and what it takes to compose music for the stage. This is also Scott’s first year with the Great River Shakespeare Festival so he’s got a fresh perspective on Winona and the festival to share with us. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with composer and sound designer Scott O’Brien, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 07/09/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Visible/Invisible: Life with mental illness, that is the title of a new photography project by local Winona photographer Joy Davis Ripley. On todays Art Beat we talk to Joy about the project and her hopes to break down some stigmas in order to allow for a more open and honest conversation about mental illness. Joy is currently looking for people to participate in the project so if you or someone you know might be interested, you can contact Joy about it at [email protected]. I’m Bill Stoneberg with photographer Joy Davis Ripley, on Art Beat.
Original Air Date: 06/04/19.
Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we continue our conversation about Images of MWMF, a photo exhibit being shown at Ed’s No Name Bar through June 2nd. The exhibit features two local Winona photographers, Jon Swanson and Nathaniel Nelson. Last week we spoke with Jon and today we get to hear from Nathaniel. We talk about finding/creating your own style, the challenges of shooting a live band, and Nathaniel even gives us some tips for those just starting out. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with photographer Nathaniel Nelson, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 05/28/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we’re going to talk about art that is centered on Mid West Music Fest, specifically a photography exhibit being shown at Ed’s No Name Bar. The exhibit features two local Winona photographers, Jon Swanson and Nathaniel Nelson. Today we talk to Jon but don’t worry, we’ll hear from Nathaniel next week. Jon talks about how the festival is a great way to combine his love for music and photography. We also get to hear a little about his process and even a few tips for beginners. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Jon Swanson, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 05/21/19.

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University.

Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.