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Art Happens Here with Bruce Mackley episodes
- Lighting the Fires of the Living Story with Bill Cross
On this episode, Bruce is joined in studio by Bill Cross, a tribal member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, to discuss Native American culture, leadership, and the importance of preserving cultural traditions. Cross shares stories about his grandmother, whose experiences at a boarding school shaped her life, and the lessons she passed down through beadwork, stories, and cultural practices. He also explores the challenges Native American communities face in self-governance, economic development, and public understanding, emphasizing the need for patience and open-mindedness.
27 min - Fearless and Reinvented, A Conversation With Jack Bergeron, Pt. 2
Bruce continues his conversation with the versatile Jack Bergeron, discussing Bergeron's time at Lansing Community College, the changing landscape of contemporary art, exploring his musical side, and his unique methods for bringing art to life.
28 min - Fearless and Reinvented, A Conversation With Jack Bergeron, Pt. 1
Bruce talks with the multifaceted Jack Bergeron. Bergeron did not discover his artistic side until college, but once he did discover it, he never looked back.
26 min - A Conversation with Vern Mesler, Part 2
Bruce continues his conversation with Vern Mesler on this episode of Art Happens Here; 46 years as an LCC Welding Instructor, 34 years as a structural steel fabricator, a project manager for the restoration of historic riveted bridges, and a metalwork sculptor.
26 min - A Conversation with Vern Mesler, Part 1
Bruce chats with the legendary Vern Mesler on this episode of Art Happens Here; 46 years as an LCC Welding Instructor, 34 years as a structural steel fabricator, a project manager for the restoration of historic riveted bridges, and a metalwork sculptor.
25 min - Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 3
A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities; conclusion to the conversation with Dr. Brent Knight and Tim Martz.
23 min - Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 2
A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities; a conversation with Dr. Brent Knight and Tim Martz.
28 min - Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 1
A conversation with former LCC President Brent Knight and current President of Mayotte Group Architects Matt McGaughey imagining a college like no other.
28 min - A Conversation with Dr. Brent Knight, Part II
An insightful discussion with Dr. Knight on his transformational role taking the helm at LCC.
29 min - A conversation with Dr. Brent Knight, Part I
LCC President Emeritus Dr. Brent Knight reflects upon his personal history and artistic influences prior to LCC.
26 min
About Art Happens Here with Bruce Mackley
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Art Happens Here is a podcast that explores the deep realms of imagination, the origins of inspiration, and the divergent methods of creative processes. Host, Bruce Mackley is the Director of…
Marketing at Lansing Community College and an accomplished artist who has played a pivotal role in creating and developing art installations on LCC's campus, throughout Lansing, and across the nation. On Art Happens Here, he connects with artists and patrons of the arts to share their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and their approach to expanding creativity.