PGH Art Talk

Episode 14: Episode 14: Faydra Hunter

PGH Museums Corporation — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Faydra Hunter is a celebrity who creates portraits of celebrities. Well, she's on her way to celebrity at least with a lot of amazing accomplishments including even finding her work in the City County Building in the Mayor's office! She also refurbishes antique doll houses and so much more! You do not want to miss this interview.

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Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-...
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de

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Episode 13: Episode 13: Mike Zickefoose

PGH Museums Corporation — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0400

What doesn't Mike Zickefoose do? Artist, environmentalist, yoga enthusiast, musician, festival planner, teacher, we're running out of room so we'll just let you listen. Mike Zickefoose joins RJ Kozain on the latest episode of Art Talk!

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12: Episode 12: Rachael Caskey

PGH Museums Corporation — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Art Talk returns after a long pandemic hiatus! Rachael Caskey joins your host RJ Kozain to discuss her work which involves acrylics, digital art, and textiles. They dive into religion, the supernatural, mental health, Christina Aguilera and more! You don't want to miss the return of PGH Museums Art Talk.

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The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de

Episode 11: Episode 11: Tina Dillman

PGH Museums Corporation — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

RJ talks with TD Projects about her upcoming monthly salon, The Bloomfield Garden Club, on this week's Art Talk! More information available at https://pghmuseums.org/reviews/the-bloomfield-garden-club-project?rq=tina%20dillman

TD Projects (Tina Dillman, independent artist and curator) in partnership with Burning Well (Bill Julin, Bloomfield Resident) will be launching the Bloomfield Garden Club (BGC), a monthly salon highlighting local artists in residence working in #dance, #music, #comedy, #literary, visual, and/or #performance #art. They are excited to announce their line-up with August Artists-in-Residence: Naomi Chambers (visual), Betty Douglas w/ Rex Trimm (music), and John Musser w/ Scott Andrew (performance); September Artists-in-Residence: Tara Fay Coleman (visual), Clara Kent (music), and Shana Simmons (dance), October Artists-in-Residence: Betty Douglas w/ Rex Trimm (music), Jesse Factor w/ Scott Andrew (performance), and Christiane Leach (visual). See Less

Episode 10: Episode 10: Aaron Jack

PGH Museums Corporation — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

RJ talks with Aaron Jack about his upcoming exhibit at The Soap Gallery in Youngstown Ohio on this week's Art Talk! Exhibit information below.

ART EVENT, “Carbon Connection” July 25 & 26 ~ August 1 & 2
Rice Paper and Sumi Ink + Multimedia
https://www.facebook.com/events/1626980214117487/
Youngstown, Ohio - July 25th, 26th & Aug 1, 2, 2020 - Artist Aaron Jack will challenge your
thinking about what it means to connect meaningfully with yourself and others in a time of
physical isolation.
Live Event!! Covid Aware
@ The Soap Gallery 117 S Champion St, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
● Private Gallery Experience!
Scheduled viewings (1-4 people) allow for mindful reflection.
● The Art
Carbon Connection: Carbon is the basis of all life on earth. Carbon is the base of the ink
and visual artforms in this show. Our connections to one another are transmitted
through music, feeling, movement, visuals, words and more. How do these connections
form and flow in a time of physical isolation and distance? The brush and ink in the
hand of Aaron Jack has been tuned to explore those relationships. Carbon Connection
invites you to share the ephemeral moments of life in relating, connecting, and creating.
● The Scene
Enjoy more LIVE ART outside of the gallery where you can chat, dance to live-streamed
music and observe live painting in action! (small groups with distance)
Schedule your time!
https://aaronjack8491.setmore.com/
About the Show
Aaron Jack invites you into his 4 month Quarantine Art journey as he follows his brush, his
heart, and his breath into an unexpected universe of connection and inspiration. As the whole
world goes online, a community of artists and art lovers comes alive. New forms emerge -
improvisational, collaborative, layered. Merging visual arts, music, dance, mindfulness and
more. Carbon connections transforming digital divides.

Mustard Seed Faith

PGH Museums Corporation — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Manchester Growing Together Garden, home to one of Pittsburgh's newest public art murals, "Mustard Seed Faith". Join us as we speak to the artists and document the creation of this beautiful giant rooster and learn what it means to the community.

Special thanks to the artists, Shane Pilster and Max Gonzales, the garden, and Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project.

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Music:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Michael Sorg - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

PGH Museums launched in November 2019. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the expert knowledge of Sidekick Media Services. Michael Sorg, one of the owners of Sidekick Media Services talks about the projects he’s worked on through the years, how museums can work through periods of economic shutdown, and how his company helped launch the PGH Museums Project. Learn more on this week’s Covid Conversation.

Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Derek Peel - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Artist Derek Peel left Pittsburgh to visit her partner's family in rural Pennsylvania, outside of Erie. Then... Covid-19 struck. She's now adjusting back to rural life after years of living in the city, she's low on art supplies yet is selling more art. Has covid created new opportunities for her? Listen to Derek Peel's story on Covid Conversations.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Special Guest: Derek Peel.

Jeremy Caywood - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Sun, 24 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Pittsburgh musician Jeremy Caywood is stuck at home, alone, and out of work. Covid-19 has taken its toll as it has with many of us. It hasn't stopped Jeremy. He's taken to Facebook Live every Thursday evening. He's growing his fan base. He's entertaining Pittsburgh in their homes and bringing comfort to others living in isolation. Listen to Jeremy's story on Covid Conversations.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ian Insect - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Thu, 14 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Comedian, actor, and entertainer, Ian Insect explains how he is using Instagram live to connect Pittsburgh creatives in a time of trial and uncertainty. Ian joins Brian to discuss how the online showcase of talent on Instagram has been received by the audience, how he is coping with social distancing as an artist, how he is trying to help others, and the importance of community during a difficult time.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Anna Doering - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Sun, 10 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400

How can murals painted in the 1930’s and 1940’s reflect the trials of living through an epidemic? The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka’s Anna Doering joined Brian to discuss this, how the society is engaging people during a time they cannot visit the murals themselves, how she is personally finding ways to keep herself going and much more!

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Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Andrew Gardner - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Andrew Gardner, general manager of the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds joins this week's conversation. The Thunderbirds are Pittsburgh's professional ultimate Frisbee team an can be found at pghthunderbirds.com. Andrew discusses how he and the team are navigating an unprecedented situation, the Covid-19 pandemic. Andrew talks about things the team is doing to keep fans engaged, interested and craving more action.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

RJ Kozain - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

RJ Kozain, the host of art talk meets Brian Crawford, the host of the Covid Conversations series fort he first time on camera. RJ discusses how he is handling the entire situation as both a musician, and a podcast host. He discusses the benefits of having loved ones around him, working through the pandemic remaining employed, and a lot of eye rolling.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Janie McKirgan - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Janie McKirgan is the executive director of the Jimmy Stewart Museum and she has a task ahead of her, generating enthusiasm in a museum you can't go to. Closed because of the Covid-19 stay at home order. All of this has happened on the eve of the museum's 25th anniversary. How is Janie coping? What is she working on during this time of social distancing? Has she snuck in late at night to experience a "night at the museum" moment? What is her favorite Jimmy Stewart movie? We answer all of this and more with this Covid Conversation.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Willy James - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Willy James joins Brian Crawford get distracted talking about ADHD/ADD in the second episode of our special series, Covid Conversations. Willy and Brian, both dealing with the condition talk about the impact it has had on their lives and their work. Willy mentions how meditation has helped him in his journey and how he is taking full advantage of the stay at home order to expand his content and reach new people.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bob Freyer - Covid Conversations

PGH Museums Corporation — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Bob Freyer joins Brian Crawford to discuss life in quarantine in the first episode of our special series, Covid Conversations. Bob talks about working from home, enjoying more time with family, dealing with struggles in a lacking of art supplies, live streaming, and more.

Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 9: Willy James

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

PGHArtTalk this week with filmmaker Willy James! We talk film making, meditation, Rick Sebak and more!

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite #podcasts.

Find out more about Willy James at https://pittsburghcool.club/

You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Episode 8: Madame Dolores

PGH Museums Corporation — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:00:00 -0400

PGHArtTalk this week with the Great Pittsburgh Arts Council's Artist Relations Manager, #artist Christiane Leach! Catch the full episode here: #Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite #podcasts.

Find out more about Madame Dolores at https://www.madamechristianedolores.com/

You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Episode 7: Bob Freyer

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

PGHArtTalk this week with 2916 City Paper "best local visual artist", #artist Bob Freyer, and his Durty Art!

Find out more about Bob Freyer at https://durtyart.com/about-durty/

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Episode 6: Bryan McCormick

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Bryan McCormick takes PGH Museums into his studio, GalleryBry! Bryan gives us an in-depth look into the process he goes through in creating art as part of our member's only section. Be sure to join PGH Museums to access the member's only content.

Find out more about Bryan McCormick at http://Gallerybry.etsy.com

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Episode 5: Slowdanger

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Anna and Taylor of Slowdanger, a multidisciplinary dance entity discuss community, ways to connect the viewer and the artist while performing, music, where they've been and more!

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Find out more about Slowdanger at http://www.slowdangerslowdanger.com/.

You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Episode 4: Nikky Bacon

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Nikky Bacon takes us into her studio and shows us glow in the dark art in the member's only video!

Episode 3: Steve Pearce

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Steve Pearce takes PGH Museums into his home which has been gobbled up by his studio... literally, on the walls, the floor. It's immersive! Learn about Steve's art, and his feelings on art culture including graffiti.

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2: Episode 2: Zach Brown's Monsters

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Zach Brown talks about his journey through the art world, his current monsters collection and more!

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Find out more about Zach Brown at https://derekpeel.website/.

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1: Episode 1: Derek Peel's Get Well Soon Exhibition

PGH Museums Corporation — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500

This is our inaugural episode of Art Talk - where we sit down with the artists behind some of the art installations available through our directory at PGH Museums. For this episode, RJ talks with artist Derek Peel about the inspiration and art that is part of the Get Well Soon exhibit at 707 Gallery.

Find out more about Derek Peel at https://derekpeel.website/.

You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Special Guest: Derek Peel.

Kennywood Holiday Lights 2019

PGH Museums Corporation — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0500

Nick Paradise shares some behind-the-scenes information about what goes into the annual holiday display at Kennywood, and more!

Find out more about Kennywood's Holiday Lights at https://www.kennywood.com/holidaylights.

You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Ton Pottery Interview

PGH Museums Corporation — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0500

Dan Kuhn talks about the teaching studio, retail space, and fine arts gallery that is Ton Pottery in Millvale. He shares some insight on the beginnings of Ton Pottery - including some of the inspiration behind the unique name, the importance of the arts, how PGH Museums is helping local artists, and more!

Find out more about Ton Pottery at https://www.tonpottery.com/.

You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/