Art Beat

What does a lunar landing and a sparkly green alien have to do with boundless love? Today on Art Beat we go to the Frozen River Film Festival to talk to Joel Erkkinen, director of the animated short film, Astroknot! Astroknot! Is a film about an encounter with a sparkly green alien and a love that knows no bounds. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Joel Erkkinen on today’s Art Beat.

Original air date: 02/19/19.

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 Culture Clique we talk to Kim Lawler, a scenic artist who has been hired to lead the restoration of 13 historic backdrops at the Masonic Temple here in Winona, MN. Kim talks to us about the importance of restoring these drops, and also the techniques and challenges associated with the restoration. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Kim Lawler, on Art Beat.

Original air date: 01/22/19.

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.