Art Bazaar

On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Alex Clare, an illustrator, graphic designer & caricature artist originally from Toronto, Canada, who has called the Lehigh Valley his home for the last 15 years.  Alex graduated from the Columbus College of Art Design with a Bachelor's Degree in illustration and graphic design and went on to work for Crayola, designed labels for Brew Works, as w...

On this special episode recorded in New Orleans, Joseph Makkos of NOLA DNA discusses his historical newspaper archive. Joseph Makkos is a printmaker & archivist from New Orleans who salvages old letterpresses and boxes of rare type, working to keep them accessible and put into use during modern times.  In 2013, Joseph acquired a collection of roughly 30,000 original papers from the Daily-Picay...

In this mini-episode of Art Bazaar host Brandon Wunder discusses an upcoming trip to New Orleans, both for pleasure as well as work. He lists off some brief history of the city, especially regarding the Mardi Gras Indians & Preservation Hall, as well as announces that a special episode of Art Bazaar will be recorded during this trip, as well as the start of his next documentary project. www. T...

Host Brandon Wunder is joined by AG co-founder Rob Riegel, and Head Archivist of the Alternative Gallery, Alex Encelewski, for a  chat about film preservation, the Alternative Gallery's growing film archive and the upcoming screening at the Emmaus Theatre titled Dusty Cans.  Dusty Cans is an ongoing film screening series of 16mm film prints featuring cartoons, short documentaries, cultural fi...

On this episode of Art Bazaar we're joined by Maltas Con Leche, a family of artists consisting of Rafa, Jubilee, Sourpanda & Cat.  Maltas con Leche was designed as a collaborative space for Raf and his family to create an array of mediums including illustrations, paintings, community murals and even tattoos, as well as live demos and workshops.  You can check out their work by going to: M...

On this episode of Art Bazaar Andrew McIntosh aka DJ ARM 18 stops by for an in-depth chat about Hip-Hop. Andrew is a Professor, DJ and writer from the Lehigh Valley. Andrew is one of the co-founders of Nite Liters LLC, an all vinyl DJ collective that hosts, as well as takes part in, all types of live events bringing crates of vinyl with everything from funk & soul, to rock, blues, hip-hop &amp...

Extra long New Years Day special episode! Episode 18 of Art Bazaar features the Alternative Gallery co-founders as well as Pop Artist Chris P. Jones. Topics covered in this episode include: Tips To Survive As An Artist in 2024, previously copyrighted works entering the Public Domain, Highlights of the Alternative Gallery in 2023, How To Support Independent Artists, Dealing with a Creative Block, a...

Musician, author and all around creator Ray Gurz drops by the Art Bazaar to chat about skating, music, collecting vinyl, Lost Soul Skateboards, traveling to Japan, how artists can find materials in the trash and much more!  Ray recently released a new book titled Jacob & Ridley Go Skateboarding, which is the third in his series aimed at teaching children to be themselves and to live life to th...

Multimedia Allentown artist Brandon Dominguez stops by the Art Bazaar for a jammed pack chat about growing up in Mexico, how NFTs can work for artists, traveling, the importance of art collectives, Open World Animation Festival 2024, 1930s cartoons and so much more!  IG: @ brandondm.art https://bio.site/brandondm.art https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast/ 00:00 - Introduction  01:30 - Updates...

Portland artist Andy Greenlee stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about live painting, living in NYC during Y2K, working at video stores, the quirkiness of Portland and tons of travel stories.  Andy is a live event painter who travels the country painting live at special events such as weddings, anniversaries, corporate events and pretty much any live celebration or event.  celebrationpaintings.com...

Animation artist Cotty Kilbanks stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about animation and old cartoons! We discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rocko's Modern Life, Pee-Wee Herman Show, meeting Stan Lee while working for Marvel and much more.  Cotty discusses her career in the animation industry spanning multiple decades, working in both New York City and Los Angeles.  https://www.imdb.com/name...

On this episode of Art Bazaar the Alternative Gallery co-founders discuss a range of topics in film in television including the cancellation of the new Coyote vs. Acme film.  There are also some big announcements regarding the new Resident Artist Program at the Alternative Gallery and the return of the Open World Animation Festival!  TheAlternativeGallery.com Openworldanimation.com 00:00 - Introdu...

On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Alexa-Nichole Villafana, a fashion designer and journalist from the Lehigh Valley. Alexa's work in the arts specializes in supporting young artists and local talent.  She also runs a fashion brand called SERAPHIM which will have new pieces on display at PULSE: A Fashion & Music Fusionshow on Saturday November 11th right here at the Alternative Ga...

Stephanie Orellana, an Allentown based multi media artist, visits the Art Bazaar. Stephanie works as a Museum Educator at the Allentown Art Museum teaching art classes to families and has also spent time at the Alternative Gallery as a Resident Artist and vended with us at a variety of events.  IG: Stephy.xox https://www.allentownartmuseum.org/experience/arteenespanol/ 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Why St...

Alternative Gallery co-founders Brandon Wunder, Jay Echevarria & Rob Riegel continue their conversation from the premiere episode of Art Bazaar.  They talk about the first batch of episodes of the new podcast, the sale of Bandcamp, discuss a dark & twisting tale of an African Mask that went to auction, Netflix Houses, the HBO documentary series Telemarketers, issues with the City of Allent...

Ramel Harold aka Beazthype visits the Art Bazaar. Beazthype is a dancer, creator and all around entertainer. Ramel is part of the DCX crew and also the founder and organizer of Tha Pak Out, an annual Krump event for the Pak Movement.  The Pak Out 2 is happening at the Alternative Gallery on Friday October 20th and Saturday October 21st and will showcase krumpers from across the planet taking part...

On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Paul Caravasi, owner of Soulgrinder Zine, a magazine founded in 2013 that's dedicated to the underground heavy metal scene.  Paul's been hosting a series of music shows at the Alternative Gallery since 2018 called Metal Assault, which are typically held bi-monthly.  Recently, Soulgrinder also launched a record label which releases independent me...

Brother JT visits the Art Bazaar to discuss his 40+ years making music. His work ranges in style from garage pop to psychedelic, punk & can be very experimental at times.  JT has been in scores of bands over the years including the Original Sins. He put out his first album under the name Brother JT in 1991, releasing nearly 30 albums in that time. He's toured with bands such as the Replac...

Today on Art Bazaar we'll be chatting with artists Emily & David, co-owners of Rugged Imperfections, an independent company that creates custom ordered handmade tufted rugs.  In addition to offering customized pieces, Rugged Imperfections often collaborates with artists to bring their designs to life in a totally different medium. Emily & David run the company from their studio here a...

Mark Melara joins us at the Art Bazaar on this episode to discuss cinema, writing, AI & the Double Strike in Hollywood.  Mark Melara is a writer from Los Angeles, CA who's written for shows like Superior Donuts starring comedian Jermaine Fowler and the remarkable Judd Hirsch. Not keeping his writing to just television, Mark also co-wrote the video game Freedom Finger, which is available o...

This episode of Art Bazaar features pop artist Chris P. Jones, who's work often features iconic characters from film, music & outsider culture. Chris's work is colorful, bright and usually bursting with attitude.  In addition to being an artist, Chris P. Jones has also helped create several art spaces over the years as a co-founder of Eye Candy Studios in Kutztown and Popmart gallery...

On this episode of Art Bazaar, we talk with Paul Solarte & Dan Cao, breakdancers with the Hidden Characters Crew, also known as HXC.  Hidden Characters is a breakdancing crew founded in 2002 here in Allentown, PA by local b-boys. Many of the dancers were still in high school when they formed the crew and have since gone on to perform around the world. Most of the original dancers are still inv...

Our guest on this episode of the Art Bazaar is Glen Tickle, a New Jersey based comedian who's appeared on Dry Bar, the Travel Channel and Sirius XM. Glen has also performed at the Alternative Gallery many times, being a regular at our open mic as well as taking part in live comedy shows.  On September 15th he'll be releasing a new comedy special and album titled Glen Tickle Against the W...

We speak with the co-founders of the Alternative Gallery in our premiere episode. Brandon Wunder, Jay Echevarria & Rob Riegel discuss why & how they started the Alternative Gallery in 2012, what the experience has been like and how other artists can start something similar. The Alternative Gallery is a non-profit arts organization located in Allentown, PA. =================================...

What is art? What does it mean to be an artist?  The Art Bazaar podcast attempts to answer questions like this & more by having deep discussions with artists of all mediums. We'll discuss topics ranging from cinema, technology, architecture, city-planning and everything in between. This podcast is chockfull of useful tips for young & emerging artists, shines a light on unique creators...