Art Beat - WUCF

The first in our series looking ahead at the 2011-2012 season in the arts. We chat with the Orlando Ballet's Artistic Director Robert Hill.

Presenting Central Florida history using new media. This week we chat with the Director of the UCF Riches Project.

Turning paintings into movies - a conversation with Central Florida artist Carl Knickerbocker about his unusual journey from canvas to film. 

Students delve into the high-energy world of theatrical farce. We chat with Christopher Niess from the UCF Conservatory Theater about Love, Sex and the IRS.

A historian's view of the Cuban Revolution. How a new book by a UCF professor aims to further understanding of politics and life on the island.

One of the world's leading New Contemporary artists, Derek Gores, talks about his internationally recognized collage work, and new exhibit on now in Orlando.

Taking art beyond the arts establishment - a conversation with Orlando artist, Lindsey Rukkus, whose efforts to get her work accepted led her to open her own gallery.

Five public school teachers from Florida are selected to attend a month long artists' retreat as part of new program. We chat with Winter Park High School's Melissa Pranke on being chosen for the new residency.

A conversation with Peter Telep - author and UCF instructor - about "Against All Enemies", his new book with Tom Clancy.

Sanford is fast becoming a local arts hub. Listen to our chat with two women who have been instrumental in putting Sanford on the arts map.