Art On The Air

This week (3/8 & 3/10) on ART ON THE AIR features large format, black and white photographer JD Nolan, whose works in still life and landscapes. Next local novelist Lisa Grozik sharing her writing journey about her series of two supernatural based novels with a third in development. Our Spotlight is on Melli Hoppe’s new free class, Mindful Movement for Seniors starting March 11th at Long Beach...

This week (3/1 & 3/3) on ART ON THE AIR features two artists featured in the Valparaiso Creative Council winter exhibit. First with self-taught artist Maria Overlay and next woodworking artist Mary Rooney whose work will be on exhibit at Lower Lincoln and Roots Cafe through April 13th. Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s Sunday March 10th concert featuring the work of composer, Ingri...

This week (2/23 & 2/25) on ART ON THE AIR features two artists featured in South Shore Arts “Neighbors” exhibit, representational artist Gwendolyn Zabicki, whose work reflects daily life with hidden contradictions, and Tim Lowly, who creates highly emotional and spiritual work surrounding his profoundly disabled daughter, Temma. Our Spotlight is on Footlight Players radio play “Alien Invasion”...

This week (2/23 & 2/25) on ART ON THE AIR features two artists featured in South Shore Arts “Neighbors” exhibit, representational artist Gwendolyn Zabicki, whose work reflects daily life with hidden contradictions, and Tim Lowly, who creates highly emotional and spiritual work surrounding his profoundly disabled daughter, Temma. Our Spotlight is on Footlight Players musical production of the “...

This week (2/16 & 2/18) on ART ON THE AIR features the Director and Professor at Marshall W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Dr. Rob Quicke, discussing his new book, “Finding Your Voice in Radio, Audio, and Podcast Production.” Next award winning contemporary artist Dorothy Graden’s, new exhibit at South Shore Arts Atrium gallery through February 25th whose art is inspi...

This week (2/9 & 2/11) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features a visit with Brian Byrn, the Curator of Exhibitions and Education for Elkhart, Indiana’s Midwest Museum of American Art, sharing his over 40 year career there and as a practicing artist. Our Spotlight is on The Starlets who will be featured February 13th by Lakeshore Community Concerts at Munster Auditorium with founder and show prod...

This week (2/2 & 2/4) on ART ON THE AIR features Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, author, and longtime theater critic for the Washington Post, Peter Marks, sharing his storied career. Next we have Chicago-based artist Bryana Bibbs whose Chesterton Art Center exhibit, “Changes” runs through February 29th . Our Spotlight is on LaPorte County Symphony’s Side-by-Side concert featuring local orchestr...

This week (1/26 & 1/28) on ART ON THE AIR features singer songwriter Bonnie Koloc, a fixture in the Chicago music scene since 1968 featured for a decade at the Earl of Old Town, appearing one night only at the Old Town School of Music on February 3rd. In 1984 she appeared in the Joseph Papp Broadway musical, “The Human Comedy.” Our Spotlight is on the 2024 For The Love of Art Fair at South Bend Ce...

This week (1/19 & 1/21) on ART ON THE AIR features two artists that will be featured at South Bend’s 2024 For The Love of Art Fair with electric cellist Michael Jon DeHays and sculptor Susan Ward whose welded assemblages are created using pieces of metal, wood, or other materials.  Our Spotlight is on   Tom Byelick’s - new book “ Road to Nowhere ” reflecting on overcoming career challenges and...

This week (1/12 & 1/14) on ART ON THE AIR features nonprofit executive Alan Harrison discussing his new book, Scene Change, about how non-profit arts organizations need to be completely revamped. Next Jay Weinberg, described as a "Mark Twain with a paintbrush" producing a thought-provoking and diverse body of work.  Our Spotlight is on Chris Acton ’s beginning weaving class for stude...

This week (1/5 & 1/7) on ART ON THE AIR features artist Ann Klem whose glass creations will be on exhibit at South Bend’s For the Love of Art Fair . Next a leading authority on leadership, Keith Kirkpatrick, describes the symptoms, impact, and treatment of unsuccessful leadership in his new book Leadersick. Our Spotlight is on author Sandra Young whose sequel novel, "Divinely Dramatic&quo...

This New Years weekend (12/29 & 12/31) ART ON THE AIR features hyper-realistic artist, Samantha DeCarlo, sharing her art journey and is exhibiting at the 2024 For the Love of Art Fair. Next Perpetually Yours Pets artist Rachael S Ingram, turning her illustrator training into the designer of animal-themed fashions. Our Spotlight is on artist James Jankowiak who will give an artist exhibit talk...

This Christmas weekend (12/22 & 12/24) on ART ON THE AIR features creator and host of the weekly radio show Under the Influence , Terry O’Reilly , discussing his over thirty year career in advertising and other podcast projects. Next, we have harp guitarist, Muriel Anderson whose newest album, Sailing Dreams was inspired by her sailing adventure. Our Spotlight is on Valparaiso University profe...

This week (12/15 & 12/17) on ART ON THE AIR we feature a pair of fiber artists who will exhibiting at the 2024 For the Love of Art Fair . Using natural wool and silk fibers, mimics traditional painting techniques in her art, while Kent Epler , creates his whimsical fiber sculptures from recycled objects and fabrics in his. Our Spotlight is on 5 9th presentation of Michigan City’s “The Messiah,...

This Thanksgiving weekend (11/24 & 11/26) on ART ON THE AIR our whole program features composer, lyricist, voice-over artist, music producer, and recording artist for both TV and Film Emily Drennan , sharing her musical journey plus sharing a deeply personal 2023 song release about the tragic death of her father, “ I Know Your Name .” Our Spotlight is on a one man-version of Dickens’s “ A Chri...

This week (12/8 & 12/10) on ART ON THE AIR we feature the award-winning host and writer for NPR's daily music program World Cafe, Raina Douris, discussing her journey from Canada’s CBC to Pittsburgh’s WXPN. Next Outstanding Midwest Series Artist James Jankowiak’s exhibit talk at 2pm on Saturday January 6, 2023, at South Shore Arts. Our Spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s December 2023...

This week on ART ON THE AIR LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra conductor, Carolyn Watson returns to update us on her recent career moves and plans for the orchestra. Next we have well-known litigation attorney turned author, Larry Evans sharing his novel, “Unauthorized Practices” set right in Valparaiso. Our Spotlight is on Indiana Ballet Theatre ’s annual production of the “Nutcracker ” December 7...

This week (11/17 & 11/19) on ART ON THE AIR our whole program features University of Nevada at Reno professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist, discussing her new book, “Like, Literally, Dude - Arguing for the Good in Bad English” exploring through a series of stories about the historical origins and social uses of an array of ‘annoying’ language features. Our Spotlight is...

This week (11/3 & 11/5) on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features American-roots singer-songwriter Leah Song , a multi-instrumental musician, storyteller, poet, and artist, who along with her younger sister  Chloe Smith fronts their band Rising Appalachia . Our Spotlight is on Mark Edward Wilows re-released book, “Silas and Sophie” soon to be made into a cartoon.   Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on...

This week (11/3 & 11/5) on ART ON THE AIR we feature longtime fixtures of the Northwest Indiana theater scene, Paul and Angie Lowe sharing details about their nearly six decade career and their new show “1776.” Next we have an encore visit with singer, songwriter, guitarist Michelle Shafer , whose original music touches on subjects of love, spirit, time and life’s purpose. Our Spotlight is on...

This week (10/27 & 10/29) on ART ON THE AIR we feature the executive director of Indiana Artisans , Rosalyn Demaree , discussing its mission plus in November Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace in Fort Wayne. Next we have sculptor Susan Scamihorn whose whimsical miniatures are part of the Indiana Artisan collection. Our Spotlight is on 4th Street Theater ’s production of “The Curious Savage” w...

This week (10/20 & 10/22) on ART ON THE AIR features documentary photographer, Kamal X, whose new book “Black Astronaut” highlights his powerful images from the pandemic. Next we have founding member of the Chesterton based improv troupe, “The Train Rex,” Daniel Dunevant and troupe member Elena Vasilakis. Our Spotlight is on The German Band who plays traditional German town band music at charity e...

This week (10/13 & 10/15) on ART ON THE AIR we celebrate our 5th anniversary and the start of our 6th season featuring Memorial Opera House’s new Executive Director, Megan Stoner. Next Indiana Arts Commission’s Artist Services Program Manager, Jordan Adams discussing her role in helping artists. Our Spotlight is on Memorial Opera House’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” with Tony Summerville...

This week (10/6 & 10/8) on ART ON THE AIR features Indie-Folk singer-songwriter and first runner up on NBC’s The Voice , Addison Agen sharing music from her new album. Next we have steam punk sculptor, Ricardo Cortez sharing his unique work currently on exhibit at the South Shore Arts Salon Show. Our Spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s October Exhibit featuring the Duneland Plein Air Paint...

This week on  ART ON THE AIR  features music video director, stop-motion animator, and musician  Joe Baughman , whose  Krasl Art Center  exhibit runs through  November 26th . Next we have mixed-media artist  Julie Miller , known for her vibrant art that explores movement, emotion, and nature. Our Spotlight is on  LaPorte County Symphony’s Drayden Family Children’s Concert  on  October 11th  and  O...