In The Art Scene. Show about artists, their journeys, art business, successes, failures, inspiration

Hollywood actress and fitness coach  Kerstin Schulze  opens up about  shaping her life and acting career through fitness . From her beginnings as a German heptathlete to arriving in Los Angeles as a single mom with just $3,200, Kerstin shares how she turned struggle into strength — sleeping on the floor, building resilience, and creating two thriving careers in acting and wellness. Her journey spa...

Edmund Cosico is an electronic musician blending hypnotic deep house grooves with the rich, organic tones of nylon-string guitar.  His performances create an immersive environment, weaving together soulful melodies, atmospheric textures, and rhythmic energy. Drawing inspiration from music from the 70’s, jazz and world music, Edmund crafts a unique blend of electronic and acoustic elements deliveri...

About Joe DreamzJoe Dreamz is a rising artist with a mission to ignite the dreamer in all of us. Born and raised in Slam Diego, CA, Joe brings more than just lyrics, he brings a movement. With roots in church, sports, and school assemblies, Joe turned his high school passion for music into a purpose-driven platform. Today, he electrifies stages at concerts, private events, and even birthday freest...

About Concetta Antico Concetta Antico is an Australian born critically acclaimed artist best known for her signature use of vibrant color and impressionist scenes. Renowned worldwide as The Color Queen, Concetta paints original works that unite nature and science through a style of kaleidoscopic color and brushwork. Her work has been chronicled extensively and has attracted a large audience worldw...

Join host Galina Marcus as she dives into the vibrant world of Art Scene West, a dynamic gallery in San Diego’s Seaport Village. In this episode, we’re joined by Joshua Rios, Chief Operating Officer, curator, and co-owner of Art Scene West, who shares his journey from artist to gallery manager. Discover how this small but mighty gallery is making waves with pop-up art shows, painting parties, and...

About Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego: Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and non-binary youth through music in a supportive, community-driven environment. The weeklong summer camp experience fosters a lasting sense of self-esteem, creativity, and personal empowerment for all participants.  By offering a safe and creative space, the camp ena...

Delve into the heart of the San Diego art scene with our conversation with Sonia Sparks of Sparks Gallery. Sonia Sparks is the owner and chief curator of the successful Sparks Gallery in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter. Celebrating 11 years in business, Sonia shares the secrets to her gallery's longevity, her client-focused approach to curation, and her perspective on the vital role g...

Tokeli Baker  is a  multidimensional artist  who works across various creative fields, including  painting, music composition, theatre, and writing . She has a background in  musical theatre and dramatic literature , having studied at  UC San Diego and Tufts University . Her artistic journey took a profound turn after experiencing a  paranormal psi phenomenon  following a traumatic accident, which...

Marti Gobel is a nationally recognized actor, director and teaching artist. Upon graduating from UW-Whitewater in 2008 with a degree in Performance Theatre and Philosophy (with an emphasis in Religious Studies), Ms. Gobel began a rich career in both theatre and television and film. Her need to add to the tapestry of the mid-west professional theatre scene led to the founding of the now defunct UPR...

Delia LaJeunesse is an art consultant from Denver, Colorado, specializes in guiding emerging art collectors. She emphasizes the importance of personal connection and impact in art collections, rather than just financial investment. Delia works with both interior designers and individual clients, focusing on educational aspects over brokerage. She sources artists globally and values detailed portfo...

I was introduced to Ksenia Luki by a mutual artist friend when I was looking for a Russian-speaking musician and singer to collaborate on a song adaptation for the October Project who you might remember from previous episodes. Not only did I enjoy collaborating with Ksenia, but I also discovered an absolutely unique approach to exploring, creating, and performing music. We talk about the challenge...

San Diego’s arts community is coming together to support their Los Angeles counterparts who tragically lost their studios, homes, and livelihoods in the recent Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires. This spring,  Union Hall Gallery  will host a two-weekend Fine Art and Craft Sale from  April 4-6 and April 11-13 , showcasing over 250 donated works of art—ranging from paintings and sculpture to c...

Today, two universes collide as our guest is Galina herself!! Well, kinda… Season 10 of *In the Art Scene* is over, and we are posting a bonus episode with our last guest, Jenny Dempsey. This time, Galina is a guest on Jenny’s podcast, *Career Flipper*. Galina talks about her career change from a marketing professional in Russia to a new career in art in sunny San Diego. Check out Jenny’s podcast...

This episode is different from my regular conversations on the podcast because my guest, Jenny Dempsey, with all her creativity and talent, is not necessarily a professional artist. Jenny’s journey took her through the ins and outs of corporate work and employment challenges until she created the career of her dreams as a furniture flipper and podcaster. And all of that she’s done with the music i...

In this episode, I talk to a person of one of coolest professions I’ve ever heard of - a painting conservator Lisa Capano, about her professional journey. How does anyone choose to become an art conservator and what does it take to become one? Lisa is sharing her story and insights into the industry, and the market of being an independent art restorer. How cool is that! Capano Fine Art Restoration...

In this episode, I talk to two wonderful women artists and dear friends of mine whom you might remember from the previous episodes on the Podcast: Michelle Lubin (aka MD Ferrera) and Galina Semenova. The reason we got together is to talk about the collaborative exhibition we are having in March 2025 to showcase our womanly experiences from three different perspectives. Our mediums and styles are v...

Art Through The Glass is a unique community project in the South Bay area of San Diego County run by local artists Julio Martha and Evette Roman, who I am happy to have as guests in this episode. Art Through The Glass utilizes unoccupied retail spaces at the shopping mall in downtown Chula Vista, CA, to showcase the works of local visual artists and create a beautiful atmosphere of art and creativ...

In this episode, I’m talking to Blanca Bergman, a founder of Art Unites and Mental Wellness For Artists - the two very active and impactful community projects in San Diego, CA. Art Unites: Instagram (@artunites) MWA: Instagram (@mentalwellnessforartists) Light In Darkness: Light in Darkness More links: mentalwellnessforartists | Facebook | Linktree

A Mexican-American artist Scarlett Baily is sharing her journey of becoming a muralist and working on some major public art projects in San Diego, CA

Kristina Lucia is a perfect example of the twisted artist journey that nonetheless brings you back to a path where you belong as a creative. Learn more about Kristina's story in this episode!

Victoria Tara is a Ukrainian-born, Miami-based, clinical psychologist turned luxury real estate agent turned spiritual artist and minimalist. Her story is full of incredible transitions that sometimes seem impossible and yet work in her favor... No more spoilers, listen up!

One of my previous guests on the podcast, Cathy Carey, has moved to a new endeavor in the San Diego art scene and is creating some incredible programming at the Front Porch Gallery in Carlsbad, CA.

Nicole Miller just recently came from New Jersey to San Diego, CA, and has already made a name for herself! She painted over 150 surfboards, works as a live painting artist at the events, and dreams about opening her gallery. She is currently in TX and is filling up her calendar with mural and event requests! https://www.artbynicolemiller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/artbynicoleemiller

In this short update, I wanted to explain my decision to rebrand the ITAS podcast and make it a part of the San Diego Art Directory. What does that mean for the future of the podcast? Take a few minutes to hear me out.

My guest on this episode takes a strong stance on the role of AI in the arts. For some artists, his point of view may seem controversial and it already got him into trouble. Listen to my interview with photographer and digital artist Larry Vogel and let me know in the comments where you stand on this topic!