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11.06.2018 Jayne Flaagan
Author Jayne Flaagan talked with on Ron West this week about being an author and her books. She has a series of 8 books about her dog Ella. Jayne is the featured author at the Northwest Arts Council Gallery in the Riverwalk Gallery in East Grand Forks. Stop by the gallery to see her books and listen to their discussion!
10.30.2018 Heather Sabian and Jane Anderson
We had two radio interviews and podcasts this week. First, Ron West spoke with Artist Heather Sabian about her art (made out of goat skin) that is featured in the SKIN exhibit at the Northwest Minnesota Art’s Council Gallery in the Riverwalk Gallery. Listen to their conversation to hear all about it and visit the gallery to see the exhibit.
Our second podcast is with Jane Anderson. Jane fills Ron in about the Thief River Falls Area Theater and their upcoming schedule. She also explains the Radio Reader’s Theater that is being aired on Pioneer 90.1. Listen to learn about what goes into performances on the radio.
10.16.2018 Mara Hanel
NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel and Ron West had a lively discussion about the history and purpose of the NWMAC, the upcoming grant deadline of November 1st and an update on the We Are Water workshops.
10.9.2018 Stephanie Olson
Artist and Showcase Specialist Stephanie Olson talked with Ron West about her art, the current exhibits — SKIN and featured author Jayne Flaagan at our NWMAC Gallery, the traveling art exhibit, the We Are Water Workshops and her position at the Arts Council. Listen to learn more!
10.2.2018 Trey Everett
Artist Trey Everett spoke with Ron West this week about the We Are Water Workshops that he is leading throughout the region. Listen to learn more and RSVP for a workshop.
9.25.18 Barb Geer
Barb Geer, Publisher of the Middle River Honker, talked to Ron West about the upcoming Goosefest in Middle River and the Goosefest production of How to Talk Minnesotan. Listen to the podcast and make a plan to attend the play and all the other activities there.
9.11.18 Debbie Aune
Greenbush Middle River School Art Teacher Debbie Aune and Student Issie Brockhouse talked with Ron West about the Bemidji Plein Air Watercolor Workshop that transpired on the streets of Bemidji this summer. Listen to the discussion!
8.28.18 Chris Kirchner
Sculptor and Warren Art Teacher Chris Kirchner talked with Ron West this week. He was a teacher recently at Art Camp in Warren. He talked about art, art camp, receiving a Quick Turn Around Grant for his art and a grant for Arts Equipment in the Schools.
8.21.18 Virgil Benoit
Virgil Benoit filled Ron West in on the history and all the happenings at the Chautauqua and French-Canadian/Metis Festival happening this weekend.
8.14.18 Jill Levene
Artist-Printmaker Jill Levene was Ron West’s guest this week. Jill has an exhibit at the Riverwalk Gallery right now. She also has a piece of art in our traveling exhibit and can be found in the newest artists booklet. Listen to their chat.
8.7.18 Bert Foster
Photographer Bert Foster and Ron West talked about the NW Art Exhibit (Bert won 3rd place), his photography, and receiving a Quick Turn-Around grant from the NWMAC. Listen below to their conversation!
7.31.18 Sherri Kruger
Artist Sherri Kruger spoke with Ron West this week about Badger’s Heritage Wall. She received a merit award in our latest art exhibit and is also in our newest edition of Artists of NW Minnesota booklet. Listen to their chat!
7.24.18 Darcey Engen
Darcey Engen, co- founder of Sod House Theater and Augsburg University Theater Dept Chair, spoke with Ron West today. Sod House is visiting Hallock this week to perform An Enemy of the People that incorporates original blue grass music and features professional and local actors. Listen to their chat below and make sure you attend the show on Wednesday or Thursday evening this week!
7.17.18 Joe Kezar Part 2
Part 2 of Joe Kezar‘s interview is our podcast this week. Ron West and Joe talk about The WoodPicks and even play some of the music. Listen to the discussion and the music!
7.10.18 Joe Kezar
Joe Kezar, owner of Kezar Music and WoodPicks musician, was Ron West’s guest this week. Joe and Ron spoke about music and Kezar’s. Listen to Part 1 of their chat (Part 2 is next week) and some WoodPick’s music.
6.26.2018 Judy Szklarski
Artist Judy Szklarski of Argyle spoke with Ron West this week about her art and her current exhibit at the Riverwalk Artist Gallery in East Grand Forks open until July 14. Listen to their discussion and make sure you stop by the gallery to see her artwork!
6.19.18 Pam Gunnerson
Pam Gunnerson was Ron West’s guest this week. With a grant from the NWMAC, Pam coordinated a barn quilt workshop and trail in Norman County. What’s a barn quilt and a barn quilt trail? Visit https://barnquiltsmn.org/ and listen below to find out! The quilts will be exhibited at the Norman County Fair (Fair is June 20-23).
6.12.18 Tami Lee
Tami Lee of Tami Lee and the Northern Lights spoke with Ron West this week about her music. She is listed in our new Artists of Northwest Minnesota booklet. Listen to the podcast!
6.5.18 Kim Hruba
Writer Kim Hruba was Pioneer 90.1’s guest this week. She spoke with Ron West about her writing and an artist retreat that she coordinates each fall. This year the retreat is September 6-9 and is still accepting participants. Listen to find out more!