About Joe DreamzJoe Dreamz is a rising artist with a mission to ignite the dreamer in all of us. Born and raised in Slam Diego, CA, Joe brings more than just lyrics, he brings a movement. With roots in church, sports, and school assemblies, Joe turned his high school passion for music into a purpose-driven platform. Today, he electrifies stages at concerts, private events, and even birthday freestyle raps, all while reminding audiences to “Live Joe Dreamz.” “I believe the world would be a better place if everyone was living their dreams.” -

Joe DreamzLinks and references

https://www.instagram.com/joedreamz/

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https://joedreamz.com/quiz/

https://www.bookjoedreamz.com/

https://www.dreamzcloset.com/

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About Concetta Antico

Concetta Antico is an Australian born critically acclaimed artist best known for her signature use of vibrant color and impressionist scenes. Renowned worldwide as The Color Queen, Concetta paints original works that unite nature and science through a style of kaleidoscopic color and brushwork.

Her work has been chronicled extensively and has attracted a large audience worldwide. Her paintings have appeared in many publications and broadcast media including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, VOGUE, BBC, Nine Network Australia and The Guardian. Her paintings are held by hundreds of collectors across the US, Australia, Europe and Asia and have been exhibited in galleries across the US and Australia.

About Tetrachromacy

Tetrachromacy is a condition that allows some people to see colors that are not visible to most of the population. It is a condition that results when an additional type of color receptor cell is present in the eye. With normal color vision, humans can see approximately one million different colors. Tetrachromats can perceive an estimated 100 million color variations

Tetrachromacy amplifies the eye’s ability to distinguish between shades of colors. This creates a visual result that some might call ‘super vision’. Tetrachromacy is a rare genetic phenomenon that is believed to only affect females, with an estimated 12% of women worldwide who may be Tetrachromatic.

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Concetta Antico ~ Tetrachromat & Fine Artist

CONCETTA ANTICO (@concettaantico)

Concetta Antico (The Color Queen)

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Join host Galina Marcus as she dives into the vibrant world of Art Scene West, a dynamic gallery in San Diego’s Seaport Village. In this episode, we’re joined by Joshua Rios, Chief Operating Officer, curator, and co-owner of Art Scene West, who shares his journey from artist to gallery manager. Discover how this small but mighty gallery is making waves with pop-up art shows, painting parties, and a film festival, all while showcasing diverse, high-quality art. Joshua discusses the challenges and joys of running a gallery in a tourist hotspot, curating for varied audiences, and fostering a creative community. Whether you’re an art lover or planning a visit to San Diego, this episode offers an inspiring look at the local art scene. Find show notes, links, and more at SanDiegoArtistNetwork.com.

Key Topics:

• Art Scene West’s relocation to Seaport Village
• Joshua’s background as an artist and his role in revitalizing the gallery
• Community-driven events like the Seaport Village Art Show
• Curating diverse art for tourists and locals
• The gallery’s innovative ventures, including a film festival

Links:

• Art Scene West: artscenewest.com
• Instagram: @artscenewest and @artscenewestgallery
• San Diego Art Directory: SanDiegoArtistNetwork.com
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About Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego:

Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and non-binary youth through music in a supportive, community-driven environment. The weeklong summer camp experience fosters a lasting sense of self-esteem, creativity, and personal empowerment for all participants.  By offering a safe and creative space, the camp enables participants to express their thoughts, share ideas, and pursue their dreams.

GXRLS ROCK! provides a supportive, inclusive space for girls and non-binary youth to discover their voices, make friends, and gain life-changing confidence. Throughout the week, campers learn an instrument, form a band, attend workshops, and write and perform an original song – often having never picked up an instrument before. All gear is provided, and students are guided by enthusiastic staff, many of them local San Diego artists, who make learning songwriting and music theory fun and accessible.

This summer, GXRLS ROCK! hopes to make camp an unforgettable experience for all who participate. To help ensure access for all, a limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. Applications are also open for volunteer and paid staff roles, offering adults a chance to support this dynamic program.

This year’s 10th Anniversary Camper Showcase will be an unforgettable celebration of creativity, confidence, and community. “The Camper Showcase is such a special part of camp,” says Grove. “It’s incredible to see what these young musicians create in just five days. We hope the community will join us on June 14 at Music Box to celebrate their hard work and hear some amazing original songs. It’s a fun, inspiring show—and it’s open to everyone.” With extra flair planned in honor of this milestone year, it’s the perfect event for families, music lovers, and supporters of youth empowerment.

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Delve into the heart of the San Diego art scene with our conversation with Sonia Sparks of Sparks Gallery.

Sonia Sparks is the owner and chief curator of the successful Sparks Gallery in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter. Celebrating 11 years in business, Sonia shares the secrets to her gallery's longevity, her client-focused approach to curation, and her perspective on the vital role galleries still play for artists today. 

Learn about her unique business model, her deep connection with her clients, and her passionate belief in the essential partnership between artists and galleries.

Discover the unique history of her stunning space, her innovative "artist activation" events, and a hint at her exciting new program designed to further support the local art community. A must-listen for artists, collectors, and anyone passionate about the San Diego art scene!

Links 

Sparks Gallery Website: https://sparksgallery.com/

Sparks Gallery Instagram: sparksgallery

Sparks Gallery Shop: shop

Art Collector Quiz:  quiz

Contact Sonia: artist-opportunities

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Tokeli Baker is a multidimensional artist who works across various creative fields, including painting, music composition, theatre, and writing. She has a background in musical theatre and dramatic literature, having studied at UC San Diego and Tufts University. Her artistic journey took a profound turn after experiencing a paranormal psi phenomenon following a traumatic accident, which led her to explore themes of consciousness and meditation in her work.

She is also involved in the Escondido Art Association, serving as Co-President, and has exhibited her work in various venues, including the Poway Center for the Arts. One of her notable pieces, the "Intelligence" mural, is part of a series called "The Orbs," which visually represents meditative states beyond space-time.

If you're interested in learning more about her work, you can visit her official website down below.

Tokeli’s Website:

https://www.tokeli.com/

Escondido Art Association Website

https://www.escondidoartassociation.com/

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Marti Gobel is a nationally recognized actor, director and teaching artist. Upon graduating from UW-Whitewater in 2008 with a degree in Performance Theatre and Philosophy (with an emphasis in Religious Studies), Ms. Gobel began a rich career in both theatre and television and film. Her need to add to the tapestry of the mid-west professional theatre scene led to the founding of the now defunct UPROOTED theatre. As Producing Artistic Director (from 2009-2015)  worked tirelessly to diversify the arts through her efforts. Ms. Gobel is a current member of both Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.

Selected Stage Credits include: Milwaukee Shakespeare (Henry IV, part 2), Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (Well, Around The World In 80 Days, Broken and Entered, Fires In the Mirror) Renaissance Theaterworks’ (NEAT: Milwaukee, Sheboygan and South Africa, The Persians, Crumbs From the Table of Joy, The Violet Hour, Still, Sex With Strangers, The Roommate, Witch and a reading of Tanya Saracho’s El Nogular and Gwendolyn Rice’s The Griots), First Stage Children's Theatre (The Neverendingstory and readings of Jackie and Me, The Promised Land), The Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Clybourne Park, A Christmas Carol:2012-2014, Yankee Tavern, Trouble In Mind), Forward Theater (In The Next Room, Mr. Burns, Skeleton Crew, Mom, How Did You Meet The Beatles) and UPROOTED theatre (Beauty’s Daughter: Milwaukee, Chicago and Memphis, A Streetcar Named Desire, Yellowman, Crumbs From the Table of Joy, *Pink Champagne, Jack and Jill, Hoo Doo Love, Oleanna, I Have Before Me A Remarkable Document Given To Me By A Young Lady From Rwanda, The Philadelphia Story, *Man From Madisonville, The Sunset Limited, Suddenly Last Summer), Next Act Theatre (Perfect Mendacity, No Child, Twilight: Los Angles, The Taming, The Christians), and Theatre Lila (No Child). Marti plays an ongoing role as the Civil Rights suffragist, Ida B. Wells for the Kenosha Civil War Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is often featured in local and regional commercials and voice-overs. She appeared in the short film, Spare Change, as well as the web-series Gettin’ Grown; both directed by the award-winning film director Aaron Greer and Faith Flix’s Come Follow Me, Mary, Mother of Jesus and the feature film Game Day produced by Chicago Studio City. National television credits include NBC’s Chicago PD in addition to several regional commercials.

University Productions include: Airness (Hendrix College), Wine In the Wilderness, Crumbs From the Table of Joy, The Light (Marquette University), Trojan Women (UW-Milwaukee).

Marti has served as a lead teacher at First Stage Theatre Academy in Milwaukee as well as a lead teacher and program designer for UPROOTED theatre’s education department. Past adjunct professor assignments at Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee and Carthage College. She is a JF Kennedy Center trained Teaching Artist who worked closely with Master Educator, Randy Barron for 6 months developing her residency which is now offered through The Young Auditorium and The Overture Center. She currently serves as Artistc Consultant for Black Arts MKE. Ms. Gobel will serve for a third term as a KCACTF adjudicator for Region III.

Ms. Gobel is a Jeff Nominated Director for her work on Is God Is with A Red Orchid Theatre and the recipient of 2024 Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Director.

She currently serves as Producing Artistic Director and Education Coordinator for OnWord Theatre in San Diego, CA. *Indicates World Premiere’s

Website: OnWord Theatre

Instagram: Instagram (@OnWordTheatre)

Facebook: OnWord Theatre | San Diego CA

Box Office Email: [email protected]

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Delia LaJeunesse is an art consultant from Denver, Colorado, specializes in guiding emerging art collectors. She emphasizes the importance of personal connection and impact in art collections, rather than just financial investment. Delia works with both interior designers and individual clients, focusing on educational aspects over brokerage. She sources artists globally and values detailed portfolios and pricing information. Delia's approach includes helping clients develop discernment and appreciate art deeply. She also advocates for the value of prints and encourages artists to provide narratives about their work. Delia's practice aims to make art collecting accessible and meaningful for a broader audience.

Delia's Website: https://www.sbvrt.org

Delia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sb.vrt/

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I was introduced to Ksenia Luki by a mutual artist friend when I was looking for a Russian-speaking musician and singer to collaborate on a song adaptation for the October Project who you might remember from previous episodes. Not only did I enjoy collaborating with Ksenia, but I also discovered an absolutely unique approach to exploring, creating, and performing music. We talk about the challenges of being a bilingual artist, creating most work not in your native language. We also talk about the healing power of music and Ksenia’s sound healing practice.

Ksenia Luki | Medicine Music

Ksenia Luki

Ksenia Luki

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Instagram (@ksenia_luki)

Healing Practice: Reiki Training & Certification | Moon Yogi Holistic Healing, Los Angeles

Ksenia Luki Music

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San Diego’s arts community is coming together to support their Los Angeles counterparts who tragically lost their studios, homes, and livelihoods in the recent Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires. This spring, Union Hall Gallery will host a two-weekend Fine Art and Craft Sale from April 4-6 and April 11-13, showcasing over 250 donated works of art—ranging from paintings and sculpture to ceramics, textiles, and more—all aimed at raising funds for the LA art community.

One hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to the Grief and Hope: LA Art World Fire Relief Fund. Featured in the sale are renowned artists like Italo Scanga, Paula Wittner, James Hubbell, Larry Groff, Margaret Larlham, Jane Culp, and Joe Garcia, alongside emerging voices, university students, tattoo artists, and fiber artists. With prices ranging from $10 to $5,000, the sale is designed to make art accessible for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned collector or someone simply looking to support a worthy cause. Come explore a diverse range of artwork and help support those in need.

Would you be interested in highlighting this major fine art and craft sale benefiting LA artists impacted by wildfires? I’d be more than happy to set up an interview with Heidi, owner of Union Hall Gallery and Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, or any of the artists donating their work. Please find hi-res images here.

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