Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast

This episode was recorded LIVE at Allentown Art Museum's Annual Cocktails and Collecting (2021). We interviewed a few of the artists, collectors, and patrons in attendance. Thanks to the Allentown Art Museum for inviting us to come and cover this event. This annual event is a great place to shop for new art pieces from incredibly talented local artists. 

2 weeks ago we went and saw Reservoir Hill play live at 7 Sirens Brewing. We had a chance to chat with the band and a few of the people who were there at the concert. Reservoir Hill will be playing LIVE at PA Bacon Fest on Sunday November 7th from 1-2:30 at the “Hog Wild Stage”, 3rd and Ferry St in Easton. To follow Reservoir Hill, go to @reservoir_hill on instagram!

This week, Ben is joined by guest host Keith Garubba to interview this week's featured artist, Domenick Naccarato . Starting off the show, Ben and Keith talk about what Keith has been up to. Later on, they talk with Domenick about his process, inspiration, and much much more.  Domenick Naccarato began his professional career in 1998 after receiving his BFA in Fine Art from The College of New Jerse...

This week, we thank everyone who came out the the opening of the Gallery at Steel Pixel, featuring the works of Michael Freeman , and talk with visual/collage artist Kailey Atkinson about the art of collage! Kailey Atkinson is an artist and creative professional from Easton, PA. Her primary mediums are mixed media collage with 2D and 3D elements, illustration, and paper craft. She collects imagery...

This week, we have theater director and arts administrator Randall Forte. Randall's most recent play, Room for Rent, played at this year's Festival Unbound. 

This week, we talk with multi-instrumentalist, engineer, and songwriter Matt Molchany. Matt owns Shards Recording studio, which is a brick-and-mortar creative space in Bethlehem Pennsylvania's Southside Arts District. To find out more information about Matt Molchany or Shards Recording Studio, visit their  website or check them out on Instagram @shards_recording_studio .

This week, Ben talks with Brad Kramer and Dylan Flaherty of Reservoir Hill! Reservoir Hill is an original Americana rock band co-founded by friends Dylan Flaherty and Brad Kramer in Allentown, PA. The band currently comprises Brad Kramer (Lead vocals), Tommy Pogash (Bass), Dylan Flaherty (Lead Guitar) and Charles Kicska (Drums). Formed in the Winter of 2018 the band draws on their many influences...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast! In this episode, we talk with visual artist, Anthony Smith! Anthony is an extremely talented multimedia artist and an experienced teaching artist. He is currently a Resident Artist at the Banana Factory Arts Center and a drawing instructor at Northampton Community College.  To learn more about Anthony and his work, follow along on Instagr...

This special episode is the pilot episode in a new Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast sub-series LVAP: Backstage! In this episode, we go to Allentown's 47th Annual Art-in-the-Park and talk with an abundance of the artists in attendance!

This week we talk with the abstract-conceptualism painter Mary Ann Dunwoodie, who has coined the term Dunwoodieism when referencing her artistic style. We talk about her process, inspiration, and favorite artists. At the end of the show, Elisabeth and Elise talk about the anniversary of the ADA and announce that the show has officially surpassed 1000 downloads! If you'd like to check Mary Ann out...

In this episode, we talk with local artist Cody Abrachinsky ! Our conversation covers the importance of discovering your artistic voice, the role of education in the world of the arts, and what it means when the life you designed doesn't quite go as planned! If you're looking for more ways to connect with Cody, check him out on Instagram at @codyabrachinsky or at https://www.codyabrachinsky.com/ ....

In this episode, we talk with potter/ceramicist Rachel Schaffer, also known as @raybeamceramics ! Our conversation covers her lengthy process, some necessary precautions when working in the world of pottery, her experiences as an art teacher, ways to improve accessibility in the Lehigh Valley, and so much more! If you're looking for more ways to connect with Rachel, check her out on ETSY where new...

In this episode, we talk with Laurie Wagner Storlie, a self-proclaimed next-level artist whose background includes the world of voiceover, improv, and podcasting! To view her page on social media, search @theimprovisedparent ! To listen to her podcast, search " Improvised Parenting " on your preferred podcast listening platform! Her website is https://www.theimprovisedparent.com/ .  Our opportunit...

In this episode, we talk with Kate Hughes, a multifaceted artist with talents including photography, writing, acting, radio hosting, and much much more!  To view her page on social media, search @ih8kate ! To listen to her radio show, The Lunch Express, tune into WXLV  The X on iHeart Radio from 12-3pm every Monday! To purchase tickets to her upcoming show, Most Flammable III: Amsterdaaaammmmnnnn,...

In this episode, we talk with  Michael Lebson, a painter and mixed media artist based in the Lehigh Valley. To learn more about him, follow his Instagram at  @michaellebson ! The day that we had Michael in the studio, he posted a tribute to his mother. To view that post, please go to https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRPSPnlZVP/ . To view Michael's art in person, head over to The Joint Coffe Company, l...

In this episode, we talk with the Ward Van Haute of The Bethlehem House Gallery, which is currently displaying their Glass Show! To learn more about the gallery, follow it on Instagram at  @bhousegallery or check out their website: http://bethlehemhousegallery.com/ . To keep up with Ward's social media, follow @wardvanhaute on Instagram. Our opportunity for the week is the Bethlehem House Gallery'...

In this episode, we talk with the Jacqui Armbruster and Mike Lorentz of The Witherbees, who have their new album, Love Letter, releasing on Friday, June 4th! To learn more about The Witherbees, follow them on Instagram at @thewitherbees or check out their website: https://thewitherbees.bandcamp.com/ . Our opportunity for the week is the IceHouse Tonight Youtube channel. You can watch the Witherbee...

In this episode, we talk with the artist, curator, and art administrator Ann Lalik. As an artist, she focuses on designing and creating wearable art objects that chronicle her life as a woman in modern society, using precious and non-precious metals, plastics and found objects.  Learn all about Ann, her amazing work, and some exhibitions from the Ronald K. De Long Gallery @pennstatelehighvalley ....

This week, we talk with warm glass artist Keith Garubba who uses abstraction to restage iconic symbols, charging them with mythic meaning, making works to uplift and mind-shift the deep-thinking daydreamers. You can view his work at the Bethlehem House Gallery's 2021 Glass Show, running from April 16 - June 12, as well as the IPCNY New Prints Show , which will run from June 10 - September 18,  at...

In this episode, we talk with local artist Abbey Rosko, who aims to bring a deep sense of familiarity to the world through her art style which blends the speed of impressionism with the details of realism.  Her Instagram handle is @abbeyrosko and her website is https://www.abbeyrosko.com/ .  After that conversation, we talk about two exciting local opportunities for artists. One is a weekly comedy...

In this episode, we talk with Singer/Songwriter/Poet/School Counselor/Photographer Ikechukwu Okorji. His Instagram handle is @ ikechukwu.okorji   and you can listen to his music at https://open.spotify.com/artist/12di62Q1r3HTIjIsVibihr?si=ZXbrpDtuSW23gB98uzmdTg&nd=1 . This week's plug is for the Healing Verse Philly Poetry Hotline, which can be reached by calling 1-855-763-6792 . You can view...

We talk about how much we were creatively inspired by  Lock Ridge Park .  In addition, we discuss our plans for the weekend of 4/16/21 which involved a visit to the Bethlehem House Gallery's glass show before going down to the Media Film Festival . This week's featured artist is Center Valley, PA native Ben Burrington, an independent video game designer who aims to bring the same joy he finds in v...

In this episode, we talk with fine spray paint artist Tyrone Webb , who aims to bring more sci-fi and fantasy subjects into the minds of the community. His Instagram handle is @fine_spray_paint_art and you can purchase his art at https://www.saatchiart.com/finespraypaintart . Our plug this week is for the Steel Pixel Studios Creator Plan . You can view information about it at  https://steelpixelst...

In this episode, we discuss our trip to the Bethlehem Library where we viewed Joseph Greenberg's " Symbol of Progress ." This week's featured artist is Allentown, PA native Nina Boodhansingh, an abstract painter who aims to evoke a dream-like quality in every piece. Her website is https://www.ninabood.com/ . Our plug this week is for the Artwork Archive's Business Accelerator Grant. You can view t...

In this episode, we discuss our trip to the Allentown Arts Museum where we viewed the Prints and Protest, 1960-1970 exhibit, New Century, New Women exhibit, and the Rembrandt Revealed exhibit. This week's featured artist is Michael Freeman, an abstract pour painter who works out of Easton, PA.