Art Beat

Minnesota Filmmakers panel at the Frozen River Film Festival 2024 in Winona, MN.
Original airdate: 04/30/24

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

We speak with Brynn Artley, the filmmaker behind the film, "How Do I Be A Good Creator?" which showed at the Frozen River Film Festival.
Original air date: 04/23/24

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

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with Minnesota filmmakers Trenton Raygor and Nicholas Kapanke to talk about their film, The Last DAMn, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film takes an in depth look at the 240 mile, 24 hour bicycle race known as the Day Across Minnesota. Although the race may be grueling  the film is an eye opening look into the people and the impact this race has had since its first ride in 2021. I am Abby Hawkey join us as KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez talks with Trenton Raygor and Nicholas Kapanke producer and director from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat. 

Original air date: 04/09/24

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

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. We reached out to a few of the directors to get the behind the scenes and production process. Today we are joined by the director of Junkin Andy Heck. We are also joined by his father and local artist Mike Heck. Stay tuned as we hear about a man’s walk towards redemption told through a short film today on Art Beat. Take 1!

Original air date: 03/26/24

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

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. KQAL will take you behind the scenes to hear about the production, filming, messages, and passions from the creators themselves. Today we are joined by the director of The Butterfly Effect Deb Wallwork. Sit back and relax as we hear from the wind beneath the butterflies’ wings on today’s episode of Art Beat. Action!

Original air date: 03/05/24

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

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell to talk about her film, Healthy Lake Winona, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. The Healthy Lake Winona committee was formed in 2014 by a group of local citizens in an effort to improve the quality of the lake. In the film, Farrell documents the groups efforts to address problems with the lake including runoff, invasive species and the goose population. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly event showcasing many films including local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. I’m Abby Hawkey, join us as KQAL’s Dylan Alzate sits down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 04/02/24

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

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker and KQAL's own Duncan Wellcome with his Film, See You at No Name; a film that shows Winona's culture, starting at the No Name Bar. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Duncan Wellcome from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 02/27/24

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

Today on Art Beat, we take a peek back into the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and discuss a local film Minnesota Mean with local filmmaker, Dawn Mikkelson. Minnesota Mean is a documentary showcasing the thrilling world of roller derby following a group of strong women. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Dawn Mikkelson from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.

Original airdate: 03/19/24

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

KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez sits down with local plein air artist Colleen Shore whose exhibit titled You Are Here is currently on display at Blue Heron Coffee House in Winona, MN.

Original air date: 01/09/24

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

Today on Art Beat we talk to artist Seho Park. 

Professor Seho Park has taught art education, drawing, and two-dimensional design courses at Winona State University since 1988. His current show, Paintings, draws from work he made during his 2022-23 sabbatical. Professor Park attended an artist residency in Seoul, Korea for much of his sabbatical year and exhibited in Seoul several times while on leave from teaching. 

Today, we take you to the Watkins Art Gallery on the Winona State University campus to speak with Seho Park about his new exhibit, including his inspiration for his paintings as well as his thoughts on art overall. I’m Ryan Flanders, pull up alongside your radio and well, park it, as we bring you Seho Park and his Paintings, today on Art Beat. 

Original air date: 01/23/24

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