Nine Rails Arts podcast

In Episode 29 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, we gather around the virtual picnic table to discuss Vida, Muerte, Justicia / Life, Death, Justice, an exhibition of twenty-four Latin American and Latinx contemporary artists whose work responds to relevant themes in relation to social and racial justice. The exhibited artists offer local, national and international perspectives through multiple disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, digital art and more. Vida, Muerte, Justicia / Life, Death, Justice is presented in partnership with Weber State University’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery and is curated by Jorge Rojas and María del Mar González-González.

We are joined by co-curators, Jorge Rojas and María del Mar González-González, as well as OCA executive director, Venessa Castagnoli, and the gallery director of WSU’s Shaw Gallery, Lydia Gravis. Hosted by Todd Oberndorfer and produced by R. Brandon Long.

Don't miss an episode of The Banyan Collective’s Nine Rails Arts Podcast, as host and arts advocate, Todd Oberndorfer, explores what it means to be an adventurous creative. Hear the stories of Ogden’s Nine Rails Creative District, recorded from the Banyan Collective studio, located in The Monarch Building in the heart of the creative district.

In Episode 27 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, we gather around the Banyan Studio picnic table to reflect on the beautiful new Ogden City Public Art murals created by fine artist and muralist Don Rimx. We are joined by Don Rimx, Kesia Ramos, Spear Torres, Lorie Buckley, Kelly McLeod, Dylan Totaro, and hosts Todd Oberndorfer, Cam McLeod, Jake McIntire, and Shane Osguthorpe. Produced by R. Brandon Long. Don't miss an episode of The Banyan Collective’s Nine Rails Arts Podcast, as hosts and arts advocates, Todd Oberndorfer, Cam McLeod, Jake McIntire, and Shane Osguthorpe explore what it means to be an adventurous creative. Hear the stories of Ogden’s new Nine Rails Creative District, recorded from the Banyan Collective studio, located in heart of the District and home to artisans, designers, and creatives, The Monarch Building.

In Episode 26 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, we had a great night on the patio of Ogden’s Lighthouse Lounge chatting with local musicians (The Proper Way’s) Scott Rogers and Shane Osguthorpe, and SLC photographer Natalie Haws (Beehive Photography), about the upcoming Season 2 of their popular music documentary series, Ogden City Limits. 

Don't miss an episode of The Banyan Collective’s Nine Rails Arts Podcast, as hosts and arts advocates, Todd Oberndorfer, Cam McLeod, Jake McIntire, and Shane Osguthorpe explore what it means to be an adventurous creative. Hear the stories of Ogden’s new Nine Rails Creative District, recorded from the Banyan Collective studio, located in heart of the District and home to artisans, designers, and creatives, The Monarch Building.

In Episode 25 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, we’re joined by Venessa Castagnoli, Executive Director of Ogden Contemporary Arts. OCA creates and shares globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advanced arts programing. Ogden Contemporary Arts Center is an exhibition space and contemporary art center in the historic Monarch building at 455 25th Street in Ogden. Don't miss an episode of The Banyan Collective’s Nine Rails Arts Podcast, as host and arts advocate, Todd Oberndorfer, explores what it means to be an Adventurous Creative! Hear the stories of Ogden’s new Nine Rails Creative District, recorded from the Banyan Collective studio, located in the District’s epicenter and home of artisans, designers, and creatives, The Monarch Building.

In Episode 24 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, we’re joined by representatives from Sasaki, Union Creative Agency, IO Landarch and Ogden City, who make up the design team for the new Nine Rails Arts Plaza, an arts-based plaza in development on the SW corner of 25th St & Ogden Ave in Ogden, Utah. The plaza, scheduled to open October 2021, will be home to a variety of arts events with maximum flexibility – from intimate concerts and live performances to film screenings and art installations. Don't miss an episode of The Banyan Collective’s Nine Rails Arts Podcast, as host and Arts Advocate Todd Oberndorfer explores what it means to be an Adventurous Creative! Hear the stories of Ogden’s new Nine Rails Creative District, recorded from the Banyan Collective studio, located in the District’s epicenter and home of artisans, designers, and creatives, The Monarch Building.

In Episode 23 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, we sit down with the cast and crew of Good Company Theatre’s You Bet Your Black Ass, Broadway: Divas-Only Edition!

"Back for a second version featuring some of the most talented Black women in Utah's musical theatre scene! With roots in Vaudeville performance, and the syncopated rhythms of Ragtime and Jazz, modern Musical Theatre owes a great deal to the innovations of Black folks. You Bet Your Black Ass, Broadway: Divas-Only Edition is a cheeky, vibrant, songful celebration of this history." - Good Company Theatre

In Episode 22 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, we connect with designer, entrepreneur, social catalyst, and Union Creative Founder, Jake McIntire, to discuss his stakeholder-centered design agency, successful collaboration, and the origins of the Nine Rails Creative District.

Don't miss an episode of The Banyan Collective’s Nine Rails Arts Podcast, as hosts Todd Oberndorfer & R Brandon Long explore what it means to be an Adventurous Creative! Hear the stories of Ogden’s new Nine Rails Creative District, including those of the district’s epicenter & home to artisans, designers & creatives, The Monarch!

In Episode 21 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast, The Banyan Collective sits down with SLUG Magazine Executive Editor and Craft Lake City Executive Director, Angela Brown, to discuss the First Annual Craft Lake City Holiday Market in Ogden at The Monarch.

We are also joined by Ogden City Ex-Councilwoman and Utah Foster Care Representative, Amy Wicks.

This episode is sponsored by Union Creative Agency.

Interview with artist Wade Kavanaugh with support from Scott Patria of 01 Arts.