Art On The Air

This week (8/30 & 9/1) on ART ON THE AIR features acclaimed jazz artist from New York City Rick DellaRatta , who founded Jazz for Peace after witnessing first-hand the events of 9-11 from a nearby rooftop. Next self-taught, emerging artist Laurie Renee Moore who specializes in paintings with an aim towards realism. Our Spotlight is on the 4th Annual NWI Superstar singing competition that suppo...

This week (8/16 & 8/18) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features an entertainment power couple, Lorrissa Julianus, a live event performer, actor, published scriptwriter, artist, and C J Julianus, producer/director of live theater and movies sharing their artistic journey together also discussing their indie film, “The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater.” Our Spotlight is on 2nd Annual Beatles...

This week (8/23 & 8/25) on ART ON THE AIR features certified circle dance instructor, Carlota Hursey, whose passion is working with older adults in her Engaging Brains classes. Next we have a follow-up interview with 83-year-old abstract artist, Pearlie Taylor, discussing her recent exhibits. Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s 19th Annual Hoosier Star on September 24th at LaPorte Co...

This week (8/9 & 8/11) on ART ON THE AIR features Nigerian-born mixed media sculptor, Layo Bright, who explores migration, legacy and identity through hybrid portraits. Next discussing her late husband’s Joel DeGrand’s August exhibit at The Depot, Amanda Freymann shares both his and her own art journey. Our Spotlight is on Chicago Street Theater’s production of “Bleacher Bums” with director Michae...

This week (8/2 & 8/4) on ART ON THE AIR our 300th episode features retro-futuristic, surrealistic, nostalgic, whimsical Artist, Gavin Ottesin, whose work is inspired by fantasy and science fiction. Next Toronto-based artist Sasha Pierce, whose geometric inspired tessellations inform her work. Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s Penguin Project production of “High School Musical Junior”...

This week (7/26 & 7/28) on ART ON THE AIR features artist, Blake Gore, who uses a .15mm pen nib that creates minimalist canvases with an eye for detail. Next textile artist Shani Solomon, who creates unique, hand-made, one-of-a-kind wearable fiber art using the finest silks and textiles. Our Spotlight is on the 65th Annual Chesterton Art Fair coming August 3rd and 4th at Dogwood Park. Tune in on S...

This week (7/19 & 7/21) on ART ON THE AIR features award-winning artist, Anthony R Brass, who is celebrated for his vibrant use of color and singular perspective. Next the Poet Laureate of LaPorte County, Valerie Wallace, sharing selections from her debut poetry collection, House of McQueen. Our Spotlight is on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s concert County Is and "Murder at the Howard Johnsons." And...

This week (7/12 & 7/14) on ART ON THE AIR our entire show features an interview with the Multi-GRAMMY® Award nominee and visionary new age composer, David Arkenstone , discussing his remarkable music journey, plus he will be sharing music from the world premiere of his new album, released July 1st, " Quest For The Runestone ." Our Spotlight is on summer events at the Memorial Opera H...

This week (7/5 & 7/7) on ART ON THE AIR features the founder/CEO of the Beatles tribute band, the Classical Mystery Tour, Jim Owen, that specializes performing with symphony orchestras. Next Indiana Artisan, Ken Rabbers, a nature, architecture and landscape photographer, with over 50 years of experience. Our Spotlight on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s musical review “Starting Here, Starting Now”...

This week (6/28 & 6/30) on ART ON THE AIR features watercolor artist primarily depicting extinct bird species, Kristina Knowski, discussing her new framing business in Chesterton. Next we have the first Shirley Heinze Land Trust Artist-In-Residence, Joel Sheesley, and his July exhibit at The Depot Gallery. Our Spotlight is on Dunes Art Summer Theater productions of “Bridges of Madison County”...

This week (6/21 & 6/23) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features filmmaker and cofounder of 12 Stars Media, Rocky Walls, who is also the Executive Director of Hoodox, a non-profit streaming service for nonfiction, Indiana-focused movies, and will also discuss his upcoming new film premiering this fall, Dirty Laundry. Our Spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s summer camps, classes, and event...

This week (6/14 & 6/16) on ART ON THE AIR features Lassen’s Resort Executive Chef, Erik Hinds, who developed a menu inspired by Potawatomi Heritage. Next we have two Northwest Indiana based artists, Tony Bianco, who is focused on a variety of subjects, and Mixed-media artist and instructor, Anna Beres of Stargirl Crafts. Our Spotlight is on Canterbury Summer Theater’s "Love is a Many Spli...

This week (6/7 & 6/9) on ART ON THE AIR features mystery/adventure novelist, Christopher Greyson, who has written over twenty novels that include his detective, Jack Stratton series. Next we have theater professional (Actor, director, producer, designer, dramaturge), Morgan McCabe, whose latest project is directing Dunes Arts Foundation’s summer production of, “Talley’s Folly” opening June 28t...

This week (5/31 & 6/2) on ART ON THE AIR features region artist, Lynn Buckmaster, whose charming landscapes are part of the permanent collection at Indiana Dunes National Park. Next we have commercial food photographer, Chris Cassidy, sharing his travel photography in a June exhibit at The Depot. Our Spotlight is on Dunes Art Foundation’s “Blythe Spirit” director Michael Lasswell and “Talley’s...

This week (5/24 & 5/26) on ART ON THE AIR features folklorist and educator, Susan Eleuterio, who has conducted fieldwork and exhibits with artists and arts organizations across the United States. Next we have glass fusion artist Tom Sourlis, who has pioneered "thin fusing" that allows for the creation of featherweight pieces without the loss of depth or detail. Our Spotlight is on Th...

This week (5/17 & 5/19) on ART ON THE AIR features fourth generation furniture maker, Loran Bohall , whose small team of hard working craftspeople design and fabricate pieces that last generations. Next SCUBA Dive Professional, drone and professional photographer Lauren Connelly , shares her love for painting pet portraits. Our Spotlight is on Dunes Arts Foundation 2024 Summer Youth Theater Cl...

This week (5/10 & 5/12) on ART ON THE AIR features the chief executive director of The Arts Federation in Lafayette, Tetia Lee, discussing her role and challenges as an arts administrator also serving as IAC Region Arts Partner. Next comedian, landscape photographer, and author, Merry Clark, whose newest book, “Dandelion Roots Run Deep,” co-authored with her mother about their family crusade f...

This week on ART ON THE AIR features a singing, songwriting, Illinois-born, Nashville-based claw-hammer banjo player, Abigail Washburn, who blends venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds in her music, and is a 16-time Grammy award winner as a duo with her husband and banjo virtuoso, Béla Fleck . Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s production of “ Beautiful, The Carole King Story” open...

This week (4/26 & 4/28) on ART ON THE AIR features Béla Fleck, whose four-decade career has boldly gone where no banjo player has gone before with a musical journey that has earned him 18 Grammy awards in nine different fields, including Country, Pop, Jazz, Instrumental, Classical and World Music. His newest project pays homage to George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” plus he will be sharing a...

This week (4/19 & 4/21) on ART ON THE AIR features the new curator for The Depot Museum and Art Galley, Meg Bero, who brings a wealth of experience to Beverly Shores’ exhibit space. Next we have Chicago Tribune Art Critic, Lori Waxman who also serves as a senior lecturer at the Art Institute of Chicago. Our Spotlight is on Chesterton Arts Center’s summer classes and camp plus info about their...

This week (4/12 & 4/14) on ART ON THE AIR features the new Towle Theater executive director, Emily Nelson, discussing their 2024 season. Next the Almost Fairytales filmmaker Jessica Renslow, discussing her Lifelong Arts grant for Silver Screen Filmmakers, for 65 plus aged students. Our Spotlight is on the LaPorte County Symphony’s April 20th Beatlemania Concert with executive director Emily Yi...

This week (4/5 & 4/7) on ART ON THE AIR features Books, Brushes, and Bands for Education founder Michelle Golden and Communications and Development Manager, Ian Brundige discussing its mission and it upcoming events. Next South Shore Arts Neighbors exhibit artist Ashley January discussing her deeply personal art journey. Our Spotlight is on the Family Folklore’s play about the 1933 Homes of To...

This week (3/29 & 3/31) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the nationally-acclaimed humanities scholar, author, and award-winning first-person interpreter of Thomas Jefferson, Clay Jenkinson, who portrays other historic figures as well plus has appeared as an expert commentator on numerous Ken Burns documentaries. Our Spotlight is on the Memorial Opera House April 6th presentation of th...

This week (3/22 & 3/24) on ART ON THE AIR features an all poetry show first with Gary native and Indiana’s new poet laureate, Curtis Crisler, and next with 79 year old poet, Frances Jones with her new book of poems. Our Spotlight is on the Center for Creative Solutions 8th Annual Juried Poetry Showcase with submissions due by March 28th for World Creativity and Innovation Week. Tune in on Sund...

This week (3/15 & 3/17) on ART ON THE AIR features two artists in South Shore Arts Neighbor’s exhibit with David DeCesaris whose art is about filling space with form, line, shape and color, and Mary Porterfield whose work reflects the individual narratives by her work in healthcare. Our Spotlight is on the Dunes Summer Theater’s 2024 Season with Artistic Director Steve Scott and Managing Direc...