Episodes

  • The Afroverse: Exploring Vibrant Art and Cultural Commentary

    The Afroverse: Exploring Vibrant Art and Cultural Commentary
    Nov 14 2024
    In 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.
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    34 mins
  • Bridging Genres: Sabrina Tabby and ATLYS

    Bridging Genres: Sabrina Tabby and ATLYS
    Oct 31 2024
    In this episode, we sit down with the talented Sabrina Tabby, a violinist of the dynamic string quartet ATLYS.
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    46 mins
  • Building Community Through Arts: Kevin Maynard’s Legacy at Quad City Arts

    Building Community Through Arts: Kevin Maynard’s Legacy at Quad City Arts
    Oct 17 2024
    Tune 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.
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    34 mins
  • Kulaiwi: A Journey Through Hawaiian Music and Culture

    Kulaiwi: A Journey Through Hawaiian Music and Culture
    Oct 1 2024
    In 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.
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    39 mins
  • Crafting Connections: Meet the Artists of Riverssance Festival

    Crafting Connections: Meet the Artists of Riverssance Festival
    Sep 17 2024
    Ben Gougeon sits down with two exceptional artists, ceramicist Jim Cronk and jeweler Ann Hartley, as they prepare for their upcoming exhibition at the highly anticipated Riverssance Festival of Fine Art.
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    45 mins
  • Sculpting Stories: The Art of Dean Kugler

    Sculpting Stories: The Art of Dean Kugler
    Sep 6 2024
    In this episode of Talking Art, hosts Dawn Wohlford-Metallo and Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts, sit down with the talented mixed media artist and sculptor, Dean Kugler.
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    42 mins
  • Transformative Power of Dance: More Than Just Performance

    Transformative Power of Dance: More Than Just Performance
    Aug 22 2024
    Join us for an inspiring episode featuring a discussion with Courtney Lyon, the Artistic Director of Ballet Quad Cities, as we delve into the exciting launch of their 28th season.
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    35 mins
  • Musical Influences and Inspirations: A Deep Dive with Hembree

    Musical Influences and Inspirations: A Deep Dive with Hembree
    Aug 8 2024
    Join us for a conversation with Isaac Flynn and Alexander Ward, from the indie rock band Hembree.
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    35 mins