Culture Bytes

In this episode, Ernesto Balderas, UCAF Deputy Director speaks with Darren Parry, author and former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, and Jamera Naquai, poet and spoken word artist. Parry and Naquai speak on their most recent books and how their creative work can inspire younger audiences and "the next generation." This episode is supported by Utah Humanities.

In this episode, we speak with Sherlynn Davis, Executive Director of the St. George Dance Company and Lisa Clements, Executive Director for the Red Rock Dance Festival and Assistant Administrative Director for the St. George Dance Company. They speak to us about their Spring Show coming up at the end of April, how the Red Rock Dance Festival supports up and coming dance artists to foster aspects of their career, and what audiences can expect to enjoy at the Festival.

For Day 6 of 45 Days of Advocacy | 2022, listen to Utah Cultural Alliance's conversation with Dan Hemmert, Executive Director on the significance of the cultural industry within the economic development of the state of Utah. Hear about what the cultural industry provides for both small and large employers, the growth of tourism within Utah, and what the Utah Main Street Program is. Hear more by heading to UCA's website today or via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Vurbl.

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This week we spoke to Glenda, the current President, and Daphne, the prior President of the Dixie Watercolor Society based in St. George, Utah. They speak to us about their own artistic careers, the importance of Gallery 35 to both members and non-members of the Society, and the climate of support for arts organizations within St. George. Interested in hearing more? Head to our website to hear the full episode or download from your preferred platform such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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In this episode, we speak with Diana Call, Executive Director at the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm. Diana tells us about why the Discovery Site was founded in St. George, the various educational and research assets of the Site, and about an upcoming exhibit. Want to hear more? Head to our website today using the link below:

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In this episode, we speak to Marianne Hamilton of the Art Around the Corner Foundation. Marianne tells us about the history of the Foundation, how the Foundation supports artists through its "art on loan" program, and the Young Creators

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In this episode, we speak with Natalie Gula, Administrator at the St. George Art Museum. Natalie tells us about the wide variety of educational programming offered at the museum, the newly launched ARTIE school bus, and how the gift shop serves to showcase local artists. Want to hear more? Head to our website today using the link below:

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In this episode, we speak to Bonnie Reynolds, Executive Director of the Southwest Symphony. Bonnie speaks to us about the mission of the Symphony, it's recent 40th Anniversary, and how the organization continued programming despite the challenges of COVID-19. Want to hear more? Head to our website to hear the full episode.

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This week, we speak to Elizabeth Gunter, Artist and Gallerist of Art Provides in St. George, Utah. Elizabeth talks about the inspiration behind the name of gallery "Art Provides," what is coming next for the gallery, and how diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of exhibition planning. Want to hear more? Head to our website using the link below or download from your favorite podcast resource including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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This week, we spoke with Jorge Rojas, the inaugural artist-in-residence, and Nancy Stoaks, Curator, for the Kimball Art Center. We specifically discuss how the artist-in-residence program benefits Jorge and the Kimball Art Center, the significance of the Gente de Maiz/People of Corn Exhibition to the community, and what other events and exhibits visitors can look forward to in the future. If you would like to hear more, head to our website to listen to the full episode or download from your favorite podcast site including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Find out more about the exhibit and upcoming events surrounding the exhibit by heading to Kimball Art Center's website:

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