PGH Art Talk
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Join RJ Kozain, a queer pop and experimental electronic artist who goes by 2020K, as he interviews many of the most interesting and talented artists across the Pittsburgh region. RJ will take you inside the minds of these artists to figure out what they think, and how they work. Speaking of their work, RJ also takes you inside the artists’ studios to get a rare, usually unseen view, into the unique spaces where the magic happens.
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Episode 14: Episode 14: Faydra Hunter
December 20, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 31.4 MBFaydra 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. Get a special look at Faydra's refurbished antique doll houses in our supporters section. Become a Sustaining Supporter and support our work. As a gift for your...
Episode 13: Episode 13: Mike Zickefoose
October 18, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWhat 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! Support our work! Become a Sustaining Supporter at https://www.pghmuseums.org/support The following music was used for this media project: Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-... License (CC BY 4.0): https:...
12: Episode 12: Rachael Caskey
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBArt 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. Learn more about Rachael at https://rachaelcaskey.com Support our work! Become a Sustaining Supporter at https://www.pghmuseums.org/support The following music was used for this media pr...
Episode 11: Episode 11: Tina Dillman
August 11, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBRJ 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, ...
Episode 10: Episode 10: Aaron Jack
July 31, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRJ 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...
Mustard Seed Faith
July 26, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBWelcome 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. Do you like stories like this? Consider supporting PGH Museums by becoming a member at pghmuseums.org/join Musi...
Michael Sorg - Covid Conversations
June 10, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBPGH 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 genera...
Derek Peel - Covid Conversations
June 04, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBArtist 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. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to P...
Jeremy Caywood - Covid Conversations
May 24, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBPittsburgh 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. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional spo...
Ian Insect - Covid Conversations
May 14, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBComedian, 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. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager ...
Anna Doering - Covid Conversations
May 10, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHow 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! Request tickets for a late mother’s day celebration once tours begin rolling again or order something fun online at https://vankamu...
Andrew Gardner - Covid Conversations
May 01, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAndrew 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. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general man...
RJ Kozain - Covid Conversations
April 24, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBRJ 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. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to P...
Janie McKirgan - Covid Conversations
April 21, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBJanie 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 ...
Willy James - Covid Conversations
April 17, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBWilly 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. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the gener...
Bob Freyer - Covid Conversations
April 14, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBBob 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. 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! Musi...
Episode 9: Willy James
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MBPGHArtTalk 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
March 23, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBPGHArtTalk 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
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 83.2 MBPGHArtTalk 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/ Find members only exclusive content with Bob Freyer at pghmuseums.org/members! You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/
Episode 6: Bryan McCormick
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBBryan 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 Find members only exclusive content with Bryan McCormick at pghmuseums.org/members! You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/
Episode 5: Slowdanger
February 10, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBAnna 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! Find members only exclusive content with Slowdanger at pghmuseums.org/members! 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
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBNikky Bacon takes us into her studio and shows us glow in the dark art in the member's only video!
Episode 3: Steve Pearce
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBSteve 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. Find members only exclusive content with Steve Pearce at pghmuseums.org/members! You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/
2: Episode 2: Zach Brown's Monsters
December 30, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBZach Brown talks about his journey through the art world, his current monsters collection and more! Find members only exclusive content with Zach Brown at pghmuseums.org/members! Find out more about Zach Brown at https://derekpeel.website/. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/
Episode 1: Derek Peel's Get Well Soon Exhibition
December 16, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis 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 (https://trustarts...
1: Episode 1: Derek Peel's Get Well Soon Exhibition
December 16, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBThis 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 (https://trustarts...
Kennywood Holiday Lights 2019
December 15, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MBNick 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
December 15, 2019 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBDan 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/