This special episode is the pilot episode in a new Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast sub-series LVAP: Backstage!

In this episode, we go to Allentown's 47th Annual Art-in-the-Park and talk with an abundance of the artists in attendance!

This week we talk with the abstract-conceptualism painter Mary Ann Dunwoodie, who has coined the term Dunwoodieism when referencing her artistic style. We talk about her process, inspiration, and favorite artists. At the end of the show, Elisabeth and Elise talk about the anniversary of the ADA and announce that the show has officially surpassed 1000 downloads! If you'd like to check Mary Ann out on Facebook, you can find her at https://www.facebook.com/maryanndunwoodieart/. 

This episode is our season 1 finale! We'll be back at the end of September with Season 2. Stay tuned because we have many exciting announcements coming soon!

In this episode, we talk with local artist Cody Abrachinsky! Our conversation covers the importance of discovering your artistic voice, the role of education in the world of the arts, and what it means when the life you designed doesn't quite go as planned! If you're looking for more ways to connect with Cody, check him out on Instagram at @codyabrachinsky or at https://www.codyabrachinsky.com/. You can view his art in-person at the Bethlehem House Gallery from now until October 2nd!

Our opportunity for the week is an open submission for Moravian University's Payne Gallery. They are inviting visual artists working in all mediums to submit work for “New Normal: Working Through Quarantine”. For more information, please visit https://www.moravian.edu/art/payne-gallery.

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series.

In this episode, we talk with potter/ceramicist Rachel Schaffer, also known as @raybeamceramics! Our conversation covers her lengthy process, some necessary precautions when working in the world of pottery, her experiences as an art teacher, ways to improve accessibility in the Lehigh Valley, and so much more! If you're looking for more ways to connect with Rachel, check her out on ETSY where new pieces should be posted soon "in pottery time!"

Also Mentioned in this Episode:
Ann Lalik
Lit Coffee Roastery & Bakeshop
Southside Film Fest
Meaningless Films’ movie “The Gospel of Damian” directed by Collin Kornfeind

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series.

In this episode, we talk with Laurie Wagner Storlie, a self-proclaimed next-level artist whose background includes the world of voiceover, improv, and podcasting!

To view her page on social media, search @theimprovisedparent! To listen to her podcast, search "Improvised Parenting" on your preferred podcast listening platform! Her website is https://www.theimprovisedparent.com/. 

Our opportunity for the week is the Stonewall Memories Project. The Lehigh Valley LGBT Community Archive, a program of Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in partnership with Muhlenberg College, is helping with The Stonewall Memories Project, a collaborative story collecting initiative where community members are invited to share memories, photographs, and stories to remember the important role Stonewall Lehigh Valley played in the lives of so many community members over the decades. The Stonewall Memory Project is co-chaired by Ariel Torres, Stephen Libby, and Emma Smith. You can submit memories HERE.

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series. To find out more about @steelpixelstudios, check out their Instagram or go to www.steelpixelstudios.com.

In this episode, we talk with Kate Hughes, a multifaceted artist with talents including photography, writing, acting, radio hosting, and much much more! 

To view her page on social media, search @ih8kate! To listen to her radio show, The Lunch Express, tune into WXLV  The X on iHeart Radio from 12-3pm every Monday!

To purchase tickets to her upcoming show, Most Flammable III: Amsterdaaaammmmnnnn, go to https://www.steelstacks.org/event/10805/kate-hughes---most-flammable-iii-amsterdaaaammmmnnnn/. For an idea of what these shows are like, listen through to the end of the episode when Kate closes out the show with an excerpt from Most Flammable II: Women Who Inspire. 

In addition to our conversation with Kate, we have our 400th follower celebration! The winner of the shoutout was Matt Molchany from Shards Recording Studio.  In addition to this exciting celebration, we share that the Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast has officially exceeded 500 downloads!

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series. To find out more about @steelpixelstudios, check out their Instagram or go to www.steelpixelstudios.com.

In this episode, we talk with  Michael Lebson, a painter and mixed media artist based in the Lehigh Valley. To learn more about him, follow his Instagram at  @michaellebson! The day that we had Michael in the studio, he posted a tribute to his mother. To view that post, please go to https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRPSPnlZVP/.

To view Michael's art in person, head over to The Joint Coffe Company, located in downtown Bethlehem! The Joint's Instagram page is @thejointcoffeeco.

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series. To find out more about @steelpixelstudios, check out their Instagram or go to www.steelpixelstudios.com.

In this episode, we talk with the Ward Van Haute of The Bethlehem House Gallery, which is currently displaying their Glass Show! To learn more about the gallery, follow it on Instagram at  @bhousegallery or check out their website: http://bethlehemhousegallery.com/. To keep up with Ward's social media, follow @wardvanhaute on Instagram.

Our opportunity for the week is the Bethlehem House Gallery's Glass Show Closing Reception, which is next Saturday, June 12th from 6pm-9pm.

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series. To find out more about @steelpixelstudios, check out their Instagram or go to www.steelpixelstudios.com.

In this episode, we talk with the Jacqui Armbruster and Mike Lorentz of The Witherbees, who have their new album, Love Letter, releasing on Friday, June 4th! To learn more about The Witherbees, follow them on Instagram at @thewitherbees or check out their website: https://thewitherbees.bandcamp.com/.

Our opportunity for the week is the IceHouse Tonight Youtube channel. You can watch the Witherbees performance at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqsB_GLzcE0&t=2277s. In addition, you can find the IceHouse Tonight channel itself at:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmECCeitTVeAF77FRknpA. For more information about the IceHouse visit: https://www.icehousetonight.org/

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series. To find out more about @steelpixelstudios, check out their Instagram or go to www.steelpixelstudios.com.

In this episode, we talk with the artist, curator, and art administrator Ann Lalik. As an artist, she focuses on designing and creating wearable art objects that chronicle her life as a woman in modern society, using precious and non-precious metals, plastics and found objects.  Learn all about Ann, her amazing work, and some exhibitions from the Ronald K. De Long Gallery @pennstatelehighvalley. Her personal Instagram is @annlalik and her website is annlalik.com. For those listening, please understand that around the hour mark we discuss an art gallery that details sexual assault and the #metoo movement. This part of the episode may be triggering for some listeners, so please proceed with caution.

Our opportunity for the week is presented by Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites. They are currently looking for Docents/Tour Guides. Volunteers interested in being trained as docents will undergo site specific training enabling them to provide guests with engaging tours of the displayed collections. For more information and to view the application, go to https://historicbethlehem.org/support/volunteer/.

The Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast is a Steel Pixel Studios original series. To find out more about @steelpixelstudios, check out their Instagram or go to www.steelpixelstudios.com.