The Art People Podcast

The Art People Podcast episodes:

• 01.20.2024

  Re-membering a Mother’s Choices with Dr. Linda Garcia Merchant

  Documentarian and scholar Dr. Linda Garcia Merchant takes time to speak with her good friend Dr. Erika Abad about No Es Facil, which was featured in ‘Two Cultures, One Family.” She reflects on her career-long investment in documenting Chicana experiences...

  
• 01.07.2024

  Moved by Mothers’ Loves with Kaitlyn Jones and Sharon Watkins-Jones

  During Kaitlyn Jones’s June 2022 Rogers Art Loft Residency, she and Erika Abad discussed the role of rest and grief on the way to liberation. Kaitlyn’s mom, Sharon, was at the closing exhibit; they take time to discuss the role...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Lessons from Home with Noelle Garcia and Sarah Ritch

  Noel Garcia and Sarah Ritch talk with Dr. Erika Abad about their creative home and its influence on Garcia’s career. Garcia then reflects on the relationship between her formal training and what she learned from home in the evolution of...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Documenting Home & Healing with Mom - Dr. Abad interviews Jean Marie Munson

  Erika sits down with Jean Munson to discuss her mother’s influence and responses to her zine and publishing career. Author of Secrets My Mom Keeps & Lola’s Herstory from “Two Cultures, One Family – Finding Family, Building Home,” Jean discusses...

  
• 11.25.2023

  Well Rested and Healing with Dr. Erika Gisela Abad

  Inspired by the Nap Ministry and Tricia Hersey's book "Rest is Resistance, Justin Favela and Dr. Erika Gisela Abad talk about what they’ve learned about resting, healing, and toxic work cultures in this return episode of Art People Podcast. Abad,...

  
• 05.13.2021

  Dan45 Hernandez: Artist, Fabricator and Cult Member

  Dan45 Hernandez joins Justin to talk about his latest projects, his obsession with collecting and cataloging objects, the distortion of memory and so much more! Show Notes: The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Future Relics  Marisol Escobar Ed Fuentes...

  
• 04.28.2021

  Geovany Uranda: Artist, Designer and Jardinero

  Artist Geovany Uranda joins Justin this week to talk about his work in the exhibition "Future Relics" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. They also talk about Geo's past as a musician, his obsession with collecting plants, growing up...

  
• 04.01.2021

  Adriana Chavez: Actor, Performance Artist, Director and Community Connector

  Actor, artist, theater maker, mover and wanderer, Adriana Chavez joins Justin this week to talk about her path to becoming the artist she is today. Listen in as they talk about Adriana's latest exhibitions, learn about her theater background and...

  
• 03.17.2021

  Sebastian Hernandez: Artist, DJ, Creative Director and Mover

  For this installment of the Art People Podcast, Justin calls LA native, artist and mover Sebastian Hernandez to talk about their life, art and the many projects they have created.  Show Notes: Video by Jazmin Garcia Vida Triste @youlosangeles @brownskinhazle...

  
• 03.02.2021

  Dr. Abad in Conversation with Lance L. Smith and Brent Holmes

  On this episode Dr. Erika Abad interviews artists Lance L. Smith and Brent Holmes about their exhibitions currently on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.   Show Notes: Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art  Lance Smith: In the Interest of...

  
• 02.12.2021

  Dr. Erika Abad: Profesora, Writer, Fangirl and Nerd

  This week we welcome Dr. Erika Abad and learn about her passion for teaching, writing, social justice and art. We get into the importance of murals as public art for the Latinx community, the complexities of representation in media and...

  
• 02.03.2021

  Vida y Arte: Reclaiming Identity in Artistic Practice

  Weeeee're Baaaack! This week Justin brings you a special episode of the Denver Art Museum's Vida y Arte podcast hosted by Maria Trujillo.  Artists Danielle SeeWalker (Denver, CO) and Justin Favela (Las Vegas, NV) talk about how they integrate their complex cultural...

  
• 10.02.2020

  Jeffrey Augustine Songco: Artist, Libra, Former Child Actor

  This week, Justin is joined by artist Jeffrey Augustine Songco, calling in from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Listen in as Jeffrey tells us about his path from child actor to the prolific multidisciplinary artist he is today. They get into some...

  
• 09.19.2020

  Ari Brielle: Painter, Thinker, Creator

  This week we are joined by artist Ari Brielle calling in from Dallas, Texas, y’all! Listen in as Ari and Justin discuss her latest body of work and the act of expressing joy and not trauma as a black artist...

  
• 09.05.2020

  Kareem Tabsch: Documentary Film Director, Producer, and Arts Advocate

  This week Justin is joined by documentary filmmaker and arts advocate Kareem Tabsch. Listen in as Justin chats with Kareem about growing up in Miami, his love for old cinema and of course, his amazing documentary films. From “Cherry Pop”...

  
• 08.21.2020

  Ashley Hairston Doughty: Artist, Educator and Designer

  This week Justin is joined by visual storyteller, Ashley Hairston Doughty. They talk about her latest exhibition, “Kept to Myself,” at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and the concepts behind this multidisciplinary artist’s work. Listen in as we learn...

  
• 08.07.2020

  Lolita Develay: Artist, Educator, High Priestess of Photorealism

  This week Justin is joined by Las Vegas’ high priestess of photorealism, Lolita Develay. From painting billboards to finding her voice in the fine art world, Lolita shares her story and gives us some insights on the concepts behind her...

  
• 07.24.2020

  Beverly Chillz: Storyteller, Vocalist, Human

  Do you believe in miracles?! This week Justin is joined by East Las Vegas’ very own, Beverly Chillz. Listen in as Mr. Chillz tells us about his early beginnings as a young musician and then opens up about his journey...

  
• 07.09.2020

  Fawn Douglas: Artivist, Matriarch, Nuwu

  Fawn Douglas: Artivist, Matriarch, Nuwu This week Justin Favela talks to artist, activist and matriarch, Fawn Douglas. They get into her history as an Indigenous American artist and enrolled member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, talk about her role...

  
• 06.26.2020

  Shereene Fogenay: Published Artist, Gallery Manager and Baker

  Happy Birthday, Shereene! This week Justin calls up the dynamic Las Vegas-based artist, Shereene Fogenay and talk about her art practice, her experience with race and identity in her professional and personal life, the importance of speaking up and so...

  
• 06.18.2020

  Krystle Connor: Artist, Producer and Host

  This week Justin is sharing a recent interview with artist, producer, and host, Krystle Connor. From growing up in Las Vegas to traveling the world, they get into Krystle’s journey in the arts and touch base on the projects she...

  
• 06.05.2020

  Black Lives Matter

  It's time to take action y'all! If you can't protest, donate to bailout funds and Black grassroots organizations! If you don't have the means to donate please use your privilege as a non-Black individual to educate yourself and your friends...

  
• 05.29.2020

  Seeing Color Podcast with Zhiwan Cheung, featuring Alisha Wormsley

  On today’s show, Justin is sharing an episode of one of his favorite art podcasts, Seeing Color, hosted by artist Zhiwan Cheung. In this episode, he interviews Pittsburg-based artist Alisha Wormsley about her text-based work “There Are Black People In...

  
• 05.21.2020

  Luis Octavio: Human, Creative, Mil Usos

  Luis Octavio: Human, Creative, Mil Usos This week Justin calls Luis Octavio in beautiful Southern California to talk about the many projects he is currently working on. From humble beginnings to creating the largest Latinx vending event in the United...

  
• 05.14.2020

  Jean Marie Munson: Comics Queen, Entrepreneur and Friend

  Artist Jean Marie Munson joins Justin this week to talk about her journey, from a history nerd working at a bookstore to becoming an artist, boss, and educator. Jean and Justin also take the time to catch up, reminisce on...

  
• 05.07.2020

  Julio Salgado: Artist, Extrovert, Norteña

  This week Justin calls his fellow Norteña, Julio Salgado, all the way in Boyle Heights. The two catch up and talk about mole with rice, drag, get into Julio’s art, and the many organizations and projects he is working on! ...

  
• 04.30.2020

  Quarantine Confessionals with Mother Carra and Father Justin

  Dearly beloved, this week we bring you a special edition of The Art People Podcast, brought to you by Quarantine Confessionals and Fusebox Festival. A couple of episodes ago Justin interviewed Carra Martinez where they discussed a special project they...

  
• 04.22.2020

  Eva Arreguin: Creative, Cultural Catalyst and Bad Bitch

  Welcome back y’all! This week I chat with cultural producer, one of my closest friends and bad bitch Eva Arreguin. From growing up in Grand Prarie, Texas to creating safe spaces for the POC Dallas community, Eva and I get...

  
• 04.16.2020

  Carra Martinez: Artist, Teacher, Mischief-Maker

  Can I get an “Amen” up in here? This week I call artist, teacher and all-around bad-ass, Carra Martinez to catch up and talk about art and theater. Listen in as we chat about rural Texas, academia, our favorite quarantine...

  
• 04.08.2020

  Luis Martin: Artist, Mystic, New Age Capitalist

  Throw a pickle at it! Earlier this week Justin had the pleasure of calling NYC based artist and podcaster Luis Martin. Host of the podcast Studio Confessions, Luis talks about the people that inspire him, why he started his own...

  
• 04.02.2020

  Brent Holmes: Artist, Designer and Lonesome Cowboy

  This week Justin Favela calls Nevada Public Radio to chat with artist and designer Brent Holmes. After hearing Brent talk about the arts during this pandemic on KNPR’s State of Nevada, Justin wanted to continue the conversation and get into...

  
• 03.25.2020

  Cassie Dickman: Artist, Tattooer and Skull Collector

  This week Justin Favela takes you to West Coast Tattoo Parlor on Las Vegas Boulevard to get his very first professional tattoo from his dear friend and talented artist, Cassie Dickman. Listen in as Cassie talks about the ins and...

  
• 03.17.2020

  Wendy Kveck: Artist, Feminist and Advocate

  Last month Justin Favela met with Wendy Kveck at her Las Vegas home to chat about her work as an artist, feminist and advocate. The two artists take a deep dive into Kveck’s early work, the relationship between her paintings and...

  
• 02.12.2020

  Sunee Kate Quirante: Artist, Activist, and Anthropologist-in-Training

  Last year Justin Favela had the pleasure of visiting the Des Moines Art Center where he was doing a site visit for a future project. While he was there he met Sunee Kate Quirante: artist, activist and anthropologist-in-training. During the...

  
• 01.27.2020

  Julia Mejia: Afro-Latina, Agitator and Activist

  Last week Justin Favela had the honor of interviewing Afro-Latina, agitator, activist and Boston City Councilor, Julia Mejia. Listen in as They talk about growing up in Boston, her path to becoming a city councilor, the act of calling people...

  
• 01.13.2020

  Mailbag Episode!

  Happy New Year! This week Art People brings you their very first Mailbag Episode. Justin assembled a panel of previous guests to dive into the emails and answer your burning questions. Listen in as they discuss grad school, social media,...

  
• 11.22.2019

  Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada

  This is a special episode brought to you by Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada! Check out the podcast and other episodes here: https://soundcloud.com/user-971546837/latinx-voices-unveiled-art-1 As surprising as it sounds, Las Vegas is home to a flourishing art scene. In this...

  
• 11.07.2019

  Vogue Robinson: Author, Poet and Teacher

  This past summer Justin Favela had the pleasure of meeting up with poet Vogue Robinson at the East Las Vegas Library. They sat down and talked about their family, education, mental health, community, the Las Vegas Art scene and so...

  
• 10.27.2019

  Dionis Ortiz: Interdisciplinary Artist, Community Art Producer and Educator

  This week we are back in Harlem with artist Dionis Ortiz! Listen in as we talk about Dionis’ art practice, growing up as a creative kid in New York, making movie sets, spirituality, parenting, teaching and so much more.  You...

  
• 10.18.2019

  Mark Anthony: Visual Artist, Viajero and Pokémon Master

  This past spring Justin Favela got to spend some time with one of his favorite New Yorkers, Mark Anthony. They sit down and talk about family, photography, being a multidisciplinary artist and the beauty of connecting to other art people...

  
• 10.11.2019

  Autumn Gomez: Comedian, Educator and Nevada Ex-patriot

  This week Justin Favela takes you back to New York where he sits down and talks to the unofficial mayor of Ridgewood, Queens, Autumn Gomez. They chat about comedy, growing up in Las Vegas, balancing life as an educator, doing...

  
• 10.03.2019

  Oscar Diaz: Artist, Amante de Puterias and Co-Curator of NuLatinx

  This week Justin Favela brings you another conversation from NYC. This time it’s with photographer, curator and activist, Oscar Diaz. They get into the different facets of being an artist, gestures, expressing identity and joy!  You can follow Oscar on...

  
• 09.26.2019

  Gabriel García Román: Mexican-Amarícon, Multi-Media Artist and Craftsman

  This past May Justin Favela had the honor of meeting up with artist Gabriel García Román at his home in Harlem. After an amazing homemade meal they sat down and talked about Gabriel’s work, family, his “Queer Icons” series, their...

  
• 09.17.2019

  Justin Love: Maker, Stitcher and Underwear-Snitcher

  This past spring, artist Justin Love traveled to Las Vegas to Justin Favela on an art exhibition. On one of their breaks they got a moment to sit down and chat about J Love's art practice, quilting, making and get...

  
• 09.09.2019

  Maria Liebana: Artist, Educator and City Slicker

  This past spring Justin Favela got the chance to visit New York and meet up with some of his favorite artists! This week he brings you a conversation from Maria Liebana’s studio in Long Island City in Queens. Listen in...

  
• 08.30.2019

  Bricia Lopez: Mezcal Queen, Super Mamá and Boss

  Last week Justin Favela had the pleasure of hanging out with the one and only Bricia Lopez. Celebrated for her work as a Super Mamá, chef, restaurant owner, mezcalera, author and so much more, Bricia and Justin sit down and...

  
• 07.31.2019

  Karin Quindo Miller: Artist, Builder and Musician

  A few months ago, Justin Favela got to sit down with Las Vegas artist, builder and musician, Karin Quindo Miller. They talk about Guam, art, growing up in Vegas, carpet and much much more! You can follow Karin on Instagram @moody_oud...

  
• 07.17.2019

  María Elena Ortiz: Curator, Boss, Contemporary Chica

  Curator, cultural producer and super mom, María Elena Ortiz calls in this week to talk about public art, Miami and the exhibition “The Other Side of Now: Foresight in Contemporary Caribbean Art,” Opening at the Pérez Art Museum this week!...

  
• 07.11.2019

  Juan Antonio Fernandez: Theater and Arts Producer, Media Scholar, Full-time Joto

  In December of 2018, Justin Favela was in Oakland, California and got the chance to sit down and talk to cultural producer, media scholar and full-time joto, Juan Antonio Fernandez. Listen in as they talk about the ‘90s in LA,...

  
• 06.27.2019

  John Walter: Artist, Maximalist and Memeplex

  In December of 2018, Justin Favela took a trip to London to attend his friend Dr. John Walter’s epic 40th birthday bash. After a night of partying, the birthday boy and Justin met up at his studio to talk about...