Art Matters

I speak with Jodie Gates the founder and director of Laguna Dance. She gives us a background to her amazing career as a professional dancer and how she brought dance the Laguna Beach. A very interesting part of our cultural heritage and future. 

I speak with David, Pat and Bob about how art can affect change. Or at the very least be a tool of resistence against the chaos and divisiveness that are country is experiencing. Some very interesting views from my fellow artists. All of us feel that all artists need to say something about the times we are living in.

I speak with Hugh and Renae about our ucoming exhibition at the point of view gallery in Santa Ana, CA. "A November to remember:ARTIVISMS. Can art play a role in examining what is happening in our country and around the world aqnd perhaps change peoples personal world view.

I speak about all things art in Laguna Beach and in the country. A bit of personal perspectives as well.

I host my old friend and great artist, Scott Moore. We talk about his career as a full time artist building a life long client base and being able to work as an artist full time throughout his life. Scott  highlights some turning points along the way and how important it is to understand the business of art and what it takes to survive in an envoronment that does not always recognize the difficult...

I am lucky to have fine artist, David Milton and photographer, Hugh Foster on the show. We discussed the power of art in a chaoctic world and how art can inform and potentially bring folks together in a united front against the attacks on our constitution and a way of life that all Americans deserve. We discussed bringing artists together for an exhibition in November to display work that speaks t...

I host Laguna treasures, Beth and Steve Wood. We chat about their musical careers as members of the legendary group, HONK and well beyond. We cover the early days of being full time musicians in Laguna Beach and how there are fewer oppotunities for groups the play live in the hamlet let alone be able to live here. What does the future hold? We shall see. Support your creatives and tip those musici...

I speak with council member, Mark Orgill about the progress of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and where we are at with it's development. We talk about how it works, however the community can be involved and who it will potentially help going forward. It's all about affordability for our creative community, our seniors and our workforce. When all of us have ownership in our community, everyo...

I speaker with John Zegowitz who has been working on creating awareness around the stewardship program to try and bring residents and visitors up to speed about how precious Laguna's enviroment is and also letting folks know and learn that this community was founded and continues forward it's cultural roots. Bringing attention to the fact that we are much more then beautiful views and beaches. We...

Jorg welcomes great local artists Andrew Myer and Eric Gerdau to talk about their studios in Laguna Canyon and the sale of the property that they have occupied and worked in for over 15 years to the Laguna College of Art and Design. This is a huge issue for real working artists here in the hamlet because if we loose functional studio spaces, (which are rare here in Laguna), then Laguna looses its...

Jorg hosts Deana Duffek and Jason Hanck who are both exhibitors at the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival. We cover some history as well as their involvement. We also talk about some of the issues facing the future of the art festival and the challenges it faces going forward to keep it vital into the future.

I sit down with my guest, John Zegowitz to discuss the new stewardship program the that John and the city are working on to redirect our marketing program as it relates to distructive tourism. Education and incentives are a big part of trying to deal with the impact of tourist here in the hamlet. We are a very environmentally sensitive community and we want all who come to enjoy Laguna's natural b...

 I am happy to have my good friend and eyeware mogul Bill Barton on the show to disucuss his career as a designer and owner of a luxury brand eyeware company, Barton / Perreira. A very creative field that paralells other creative endevors. After 40 years, Bill is on to the next phase of his grand life.

Jorg hosts the chair of the MFA program at LCAD, Peter Zokosky. He brings with him two graduates of the program, Renae Wang and Jonathan McHugh. We have a great converstaion about their experiences in the MFA program and post graduation, what are the pathways they are taking in regards to their art careers and the challenges they face surviving in the art world.

I speak with artist and designer Gabriella Kohr about her time at the Laguna College of Art and Design as well as her vintage inspired clothing line. Gabriella is a full time working artist with a great future in front of her. Keep an eye out for her paintings as well as her clothing line!

Jorg has Rick Conkey, the CEO of the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center on the show. He talks about its origins, programming, and future. It is a great institution that brings great cultural events to the hamlet. Music, art, lectures as well as sponsoring events around town.

Jorg rambles on and on about scupture commissions and the set backs at getting them complete. Jorg also throws a few local art institutions under the bus about lack of vision and for creating roadblocks to creativity.

Jorg hosts the chair of the illustration department at the Lagune College of Art and Design, LCAD. He brought along with him Em Cates who will be graduating from LCAD shortly. John gives us a background on his career path that brought him to Laguna. We review the program he has created and all the opportunities that are waiting for students in LCAD's illustration program once they graduate.

Jorg speaks with his good friends, Maria and Marlene about there careers as photograpers and models. The both dive into how they met and about there collaborations as art photographers. Great to have them on.

Louis Longi and I talk about creativity and how to open up the creative juices here in Laguna Beach without restriction. Creating special art and music events that shine a new light on our fair hamlet.

Jorg and Billy review the great Laguna Achievement Festival , (The LAF awards), that happened Saturday evening at the beautiful 7 degrees here in Laguna Beach. It was an amazing event the celebrated all the great folks who make Laguna Beach cool. Also a little chat about my sculpture, TEMPEST", but don't want to linger on that, (although we did). The LAF awards was epic. Look for it next year and...

Jorg takes over the airways with guests Billy, Debb and Jason to have a chat about all things Laguna especially the first annual Laguna Achievement Festival or the LAF awards. In a time of high anxiety, we all need a laugh! Mar. 29th. 2025 @ 7 degrees in the creative hamlet of Laguna Beach, CA. See you there!

Jorg speaks with amazing artist, Jimi Gleason who continues to have an amazing career with shows across the nation. 

Jorg speaks with long time friend and collaborator, Steve McIntosh formerly known as Buck Naked, lead singer of local western swing, Buck Naked and the Chapped Cheeks. We travel back in time and talk about all the fun things we created right here in the hamlet. From music to our Elvis organization and all things in between.

Jorg speaks with long time resident and fine woodworker on how he has survived in the art colony and what he sees in the future in terms of keeping a vibrant art community here in Laguna Beach.