Art Matters

I host my old friend and great artist, Scott Moore. We talk about his career as a full time artist building a life long client base and being able to work as an artist full time throughout his life. Scott  highlights some turning points along the way and how important it is to understand the business of art and what it takes to survive in an envoronment that does not always recognize the difficulties of an art career.

I am lucky to have fine artist, David Milton and photographer, Hugh Foster on the show.We discussed the power of art in a chaoctic world and how art can inform and potentially bring folks together in a united front against the attacks on our constitution and a way of life that all Americans deserve. We discussed bringing artists together for an exhibition in November to display work that speaks to the devolution and draconion policies coming out of DC. More info to follow!

I host Laguna treasures, Beth and Steve Wood. We chat about their musical careers as members of the legendary group, HONK and well beyond. We cover the early days of being full time musicians in Laguna Beach and how there are fewer oppotunities for groups the play live in the hamlet let alone be able to live here. What does the future hold? We shall see. Support your creatives and tip those musicians that you see playing live in the art colony!

I speak with council member, Mark Orgill about the progress of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and where we are at with it's development. We talk about how it works, however the community can be involved and who it will potentially help going forward. It's all about affordability for our creative community, our seniors and our workforce. When all of us have ownership in our community, everyone benefits. Consider supporting the CLT as we move forward to secure Laguna Beaqch as a vital creative community for all.

I speaker with John Zegowitz who has been working on creating awareness around the stewardship program to try and bring residents and visitors up to speed about how precious Laguna's enviroment is and also letting folks know and learn that this community was founded and continues forward it's cultural roots. Bringing attention to the fact that we are much more then beautiful views and beaches. We are an art colony that embraces creativity and welcomes and supports it's creatives!

Jorg welcomes great local artists Andrew Myer and Eric Gerdau to talk about their studios in Laguna Canyon and the sale of the property that they have occupied and worked in for over 15 years to the Laguna College of Art and Design. This is a huge issue for real working artists here in the hamlet because if we loose functional studio spaces, (which are rare here in Laguna), then Laguna looses its soul and vitality. Without artists we have no art colony!

Jorg hosts Deana Duffek and Jason Hanck who are both exhibitors at the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival. We cover some history as well as their involvement. We also talk about some of the issues facing the future of the art festival and the challenges it faces going forward to keep it vital into the future.

I sit down with my guest, John Zegowitz to discuss the new stewardship program the that John and the city are working on to redirect our marketing program as it relates to distructive tourism. Education and incentives are a big part of trying to deal with the impact of tourist here in the hamlet. We are a very environmentally sensitive community and we want all who come to enjoy Laguna's natural beauty to respect it. LEAVE NO TRACE!

I am happy to have my good friend and eyeware mogul Bill Barton on the show to disucuss his career as a designer and owner of a luxury brand eyeware company, Barton / Perreira. A very creative field that paralells other creative endevors. After 40 years, Bill is on to the next phase of his grand life.

Jorg hosts the chair of the MFA program at LCAD, Peter Zokosky. He brings with him two graduates of the program, Renae Wang and Jonathan McHugh. We have a great converstaion about their experiences in the MFA program and post graduation, what are the pathways they are taking in regards to their art careers and the challenges they face surviving in the art world.