I interview Marianne Post and Lee Kitzman, both participating artists on the 14th annual Philomath Studio Tour. Together they explore what makes the Tour so popular and so well organized. The Tour occurs the last two weekends of October 2016. For information go to www.philomathopenstudios.com

Today, Eric Wuest returns as host for Talking About Art. Eric's Guests today are Artists in Action President, Becki Trachsel and Poet, Carol Hottle. Becki and Carol talk about the 18th annual Paint the Town/Write the Town event.

Today, Joel interviews Salem Art Association Executive Director, Sandra Burnett and Community Arts Education Director, Kathy Dinges about the re-opening of The Annex.

Joel Zak interviews the new Gallery Director for the Salem Art Association. What new ideas and plans does this new director have in store for Salem Art? Listen in September 9th at 9:00 AM Friday morning...

Joel Zak interviews jewelry artisan and one of the founders of Gallery Calapooia located in Albany. To see more of Linda's designs or to contact her go to HERDESIGN.

On today's program Joel interviews three writes that contributed to "Behind Colorful Doors". This book is a compilation of 14 short stories written by selected authors.

Joel Zak interviews Salem author and poet Penina Taesali. Penina has a new book coming out in August 2016 titled, "Sourcing Siapo". It's a deeply personal account of her journey to find her roots through a myriad of challenges and the reclaiming of her Samoan culture. What does the title "Sourcing Siapo" mean? Listen in...

Joel Zak interviews multidisciplinary artist, Madelaine Corbin about her Window on Art project titled Showroom IV. This was an interactive art piece that took place in the retail display window of retailer Footwise on 3rd street in downtown Corvallis. Footwise donates 300 square feet of prime retail display to the arts. Jeff Hess organizes the artists and every year there is always something completely different.

Joel Zak interviews Rick Noyes and Hal Matthew of the Willamette Art Center about their 19 years as a resource for sculptors and potters in Salem and about their 2nd annual event, All Fired up for Art, coming in June.

On today's broadcast Joel interviews poet & author Henry Hughes.