Arts & Crafts

On this latest episode of the Arts & Crafts podcast, Jon, Ben, and Reid chat about who we are creating for and the intentionality behind their creative practices. Are we as a creative community still creating for ourselves, to spread a message, for someone else, or are we simply trying to be seen?

Our latest collaborative brew from the Arts & Crafts podcast is a conversation with filmmaker and photographer Yash Pratap Singh (he/him). Reid and Ben talk to Yash about his ongoing project “On Portraiture” and his approach to camera arts.  Find Yash and his work on Instagram @thara_yash.

As we celebrate the 4th anniversary of the Arts & Crafts podcast Reid asks the crew to reflect on their practices over the last handful of years. In this latest episode, the fellas touch on how their creativity has changed, what they’ve learned, and some goals for the near future.  Grab a craft beverage and toast to year 4 with the Arts & Crafts podcast.

With the newest offering from the Arts & Crafts podcast Reid and Jon ask Ben about his practice, how each of his creative endeavors focus on connection and how that connection furthers community.

On this episode of the Arts & Crafts Podcast, Reid is joined by Mark Cowardin (he/him) in his studio for a conversation about his sculpture practice. Reid and Mark touch on a variety of topics including teaching, running a gallery, and investing time in the studio. Grab your favorite IPA and listen in.  Find out more about Cowardin’s work at markcowardin.com or follow him and his gallery on In...

Now on tap from the Arts & Crafts Podcast is a conversation on creative spaces. Listen in while Jon, Reid, and Ben chat about what is special to their studios and what they feel creates an environment for creativity.

The fellas are back at it with another episode of the Arts & Crafts Podcast! Jon, Reid, and Ben discuss their recent trip to the Art-a-Whirl festival in Minneapolis and how to support creative communities.

On this episode of the Arts & Crafts podcast, Reid inquires about taking time away from the creative process. Reid, Ben, and Jon dive into whether breaks from art and creativity are truly possible and how they can be effective whether planned or unintentional. 

The updated Arts & Crafts menu features an offering from the Mint Lounge. On this episode Reid makes the fellas cocktails to celebrate heading into year four of the podcast. You can find us talking about the connections within crafting cocktails and creative practice.

This newest menu item from the Arts & Crafts podcast is a quick look back on 2024. The crew decides to take note of some of their favorite parts of the previous year rather than getting caught up with what’s ahead.

Reid welcomes two of his fellow KCAI Sculpture students, Katherine Kallas (she/her) and Hailey Slaughter (she/her), onto the Arts & Crafts podcast to discuss how learning the same things rarely leads to the same work. In this episode, Reid, Katherine, and Hailey dive into the differences behind their journeys so far and their excitement for what's ahead.  Be sure to follow @katherine.kallas an...

On this latest offering from the Arts & Crafts podcast, Ben asks the group about expectations and their influence on pursuing creative endeavors. Returning guest, Ross Doehling joins in studio to give some insight on expectations from a performer’s perspective.

Music was the discussion for the newest edition of the Arts & Crafts podcast. The crew talks about how each of them consume music and touch on the influence of sound in their creative experiences.

Our latest guest on tap at the Arts & Crafts podcast is Omaha potter Harrison Cook (he/him). Harrison chats with Reid and Ben about his creative journey and his thoughts on art versus functionality when it comes to his pottery practice.  Find Harrison @gaymadepottery on Instagram to see what he’s up to now.

Now pouring from the Arts & Crafts podcast is a new conversation about experiencing artworks similar to your own. Reid poses a question for the group, “How do you interact with art from your specific media/genre from other creatives?” Grab your headphones and enjoy!

On this episode of the Arts & Crafts podcast the guys discuss some personal and creative goals for the 2024 calendar year while partaking in Non-Alcoholic beer for Dry January.

Now on tap from the Arts & Crafts podcast is a discussion about how Reid’s art school experience has made an adjustment on his craft and how making dramatic changes affects creativity.

Reid switches roles on this episode of the Arts & Crafts podcast to expand on the reasoning behind taking the next steps for a career in the art industry. 

Falling from the taps in this edition of the Arts & Crafts podcast is a discussion on how artistic endeavors and their process may become formulaic. Crack open your favorite fall brew and enjoy!

Mixed media artist Casey Callahan (she/they) joins Reid on the Arts & Crafts podcast to chat about how her practice is influenced by experience.  Find @caseyccallahan on Instagram or head to caseycallahan.studio to view their work and explore upcoming shows.

On this offering of Arts & Crafts, after the guys score their beverages, they discuss how sound plays a role in experiencing visual art, particularly motion pictures.

Mixed media painter Jada Messick (she/her) comes on Arts & Crafts to talk to Reid about finding a balance between inner thoughts and how they can be represented visually.  To check out Jada’s work and upcoming shows, follow @jadamessick on Instagram or head to her website jadamessick.com.

Cold beer from the Northern Midwest (thanks to Jon!) accompanies a discussion regarding the commercialization of art on this episode of the Arts & Crafts podcast.

Graphic artist Anthony Peña (he/him) joins Reid to discuss developing a style of work, as well as what led to putting more focus into his art career.  Follow @1blackant on Instagram to see more of Anthony’s work and get in touch.

With Jon back in studio, the guys discuss what they have experienced in the creative communities around town and their hopes for the future of engagement in Omaha.