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Talking Art is a partnership between WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and Quad City Arts in which a variety of hosts interview artists from the Quad Cities and beyond! Sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trust... more
FAQs about Talking Art:How many episodes does Talking Art have?The podcast currently has 242 episodes available.
February 06, 2025Cultural Preservation Through Music: Goitse's MissionIn this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Colm Phelan and Danny Collins from the award-winning traditional Irish ensemble, Goitse....more32minPlay
January 23, 2025A Century of Creativity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Figge Art MuseumIn this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Melissa Mohr, the newly appointed Executive Director and CEO of the Figge Art Museum, to explore the dynamic landscape of the arts in the Quad Cities....more34minPlay
January 09, 2025Blending Borders: The Art of Fusion Dance with Chicago Dance CrashIn this exciting episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes the dynamic trio from Chicago Dance Crash—Artistic Director KC Beavis, Executive Director Jessica Leyva, and dancer Phill Wood....more35minPlay
December 12, 2024Voices Unleashed: Empowering Youth Through Poetry with Aubrey BarnesWith a passion for empowering the next generation of voices, Aubrey Barnes shares his journey from a shy junior high student discovering poetry as a means of self-expression to becoming a pivotal figure in the Quad Cities' arts scene....more46minPlay
November 28, 2024Improvising Tradition: Lawrence Hobgood on Jazz and Christmas SpiritIn this episode of Talking Art, we sit down with the remarkable Lawrence Hobgood, a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, producer, educator, and proud Yamaha artist....more49minPlay
November 14, 2024The Afroverse: Exploring Vibrant Art and Cultural CommentaryIn this episode, host Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts sits down with the dynamic Isaiah "Zay" Williams, an artist, filmmaker, and the recent Citizen of the Year award winner in Rock Island....more34minPlay
October 31, 2024Bridging Genres: Sabrina Tabby and ATLYSIn this episode, we sit down with the talented Sabrina Tabby, a violinist of the dynamic string quartet ATLYS....more46minPlay
October 17, 2024Building Community Through Arts: Kevin Maynard’s Legacy at Quad City ArtsTune in for an enriching discussion that dives deep into the heart of community art and the exciting future ahead for Kevin Maynard and the Quad Cities....more34minPlay
October 01, 2024Kulaiwi: A Journey Through Hawaiian Music and CultureIn this episode of Talking Art, Kevin Maynard sits down with Pono Fernandez and Shawn Pimentel, two dynamic members of the acclaimed Hawaiian music group Kulaiwi....more39minPlay
FAQs about Talking Art:How many episodes does Talking Art have?The podcast currently has 242 episodes available.