Art Beat

Today on Art Beat, we talk with Jake Griggs about the debute of his poetry book "A Midwestern Introverts Atlas: Poems." Jake Griggs  shares his experiences, his writing journey and encourages writers of all ages to take their first steps into pursuring their goals.  I’m Kristine Osorio inviting you to join me as we dive into the world of "A Midwesterns Introverts Atlas." with Jake Griggs on Art Be...

Today on Art Beat, we get a chance to talk with actors Tara Flanagan and Benjamin Boucvalt about the magic and hardwork of preforming on stage this year at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. The festival's 2026 season features two classic plays, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Pericles: Prince of tyre" and will be held at The ARC. We'll get to look at the experiences of being in a new location...

Today on Art Beat, we get a chance to talk with actors Tara Flanagan and Benjamin Boucvalt about the magic and hardwork of preforming on stage this year at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. The festival's 2026 season features two classic plays, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Pericles: Prince of tyre" and will be held at The ARC. We'll get to look at the experiences of being in a new location...

Symphony on Wheels with Erik Rohde Original air date: 3/10/26 Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest presents Riding the La Crosse Omnium. Original air date: 3/17/26  Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we're going behind the scenes of Winona's Frozen River Film Festival to take a look into one of the festival's feature films called, Ripple Effects. The film Ripple Effects discusses the importance of clean water in Minnesota's communities. Water Over Nickle is an initiative by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and allied organizations to protect Minnesota's natural water resources...

Today on Art Beat, we speak with Frozen River Film Festival jury member, Winona State University professor, and film maker, Kay Hannahan. The Frozen River Film Festival is one of Winona’s biggest festivals, inviting many talented filmmakers to present unique films the Winona County Area. Local and even film makers from all over the world participate in this event to bring you film experiences that...

Today on Art Beat, we're going behind the scenes of Winona's Frozen River Film Festival to take a look into one of the festival's feature films called, "Show Me!". "Show Me!" is a film about the importance of art and art education, focusing in on Southeast, MN. The film showcases several theaters, art organizations, and community groups, painting the importance of art in rural communities. Paper C...

Today on Art Beat we’re bringing it back! Well, we aren’t bringing it back, they are, we are just airing it again, I mean, we recorded it and we are now airing it but really they brought it back… oh, what’s that? Who? Is Bringing what back? Oh! Well, it’s the Theatre du Mississippi Christmas Radio Show! That’s what! And they are bringing it back with plenty of mystery involving local sleuth Sam Sh...

Today on Art Beat we’re bringing it back! Well, we aren’t bringing it back, they are, we are just airing it again, I mean, we recorded it and we are now airing it but really they brought it back… oh, what’s that? Who? Is Bringing what back? Oh! Well, it’s the Theatre du Mississippi Christmas Radio Show! That’s what! And they are bringing it back with plenty of mystery involving local sleuth Sam Sh...

Today on Art Beat we're diving into the La Crosse art scene with the Executive Director of the Rivoli Arts District, Teddy Eck. The recently opened Rivoli Arts District has been creating programs and opening spaces for artists to create. They're doing all of this right in the heart of Downtown La Crosse, WI in the Historic Rivoli Theater. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern saying, sit back, relax and enjoy a...

Today on Art Beat, join us as we take you inside the 2025 International Digital Media Arts Association Conference and Exhibition. Or if you're in the know, it's iDMAA for short! The conference took place on the campus of Winona State University from October 9th to October 12th, 2025, and discussed how folk media is preserved, created, and presented in the digital age. Though the conference has pas...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th, 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age. ...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th, 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age. ...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age.   ...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age.  T...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age.  T...

Today on Art Beat we're diving into the Driftless Region with President of Sustainable Driftless, Tim Jacobson. The organization is celebrating the recent release of their third film, "Spirit of the Driftless", which premiered on September 23rd at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI. We get a behind the scenes look of the film, as well as the happenings of Sustainable Driftless and the mysteries w...

Today on Art Beat we're giving you a look behind the curtain of the Great River Shakespeare Festival that was held on the campus of Winona State University, right here in Winona, MN. The festival's 2025 season features two classic plays, "A Comedy of Errors" and "Romeo and Juliet". Today, we have a conversation with the festival's Props Designer, Karl Gfall. We get his behind the scenes takes abou...

Today on Art Beat we're giving you a look behind the curtain of the Great River Shakespeare Festival that was held on the campus of Winona State University, right here in Winona, MN. The festival's 2025 season features two classic plays, "A Comedy of Errors" and "Romeo and Juliet". Today, we have a conversation with the festival's Artistic Director, Doug Scholz-Carlson. We get his behind the scene...

Today on Art Beat we talk to artist Dan Eastman about his exhibit “Dreamtime” at the Winona Arts Center. Dreamtime is a collection of paintings exploring dreams and the mysteries surrounding them. Dan Eastman is not only a visual artist but was also a professor in the mass communications department at WSU. KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez sat down with Dan Eastman at the opening of his exhibit titled “Drea...

Carpet Booth Studios with Zach Zurn Original air date: 06/10/25  Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

MMAM A Spectacle In Motion Original air date: 05/13/25 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

MMAM Water Music: Four Hand Piano Pt 2 Original air date: 05/27/25 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

MMAM Water Music: Four Hand Piano Pt 1 Original air date: 05/20/25 Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.