Art Beat

Today on Art Beat we speak with local artist Julia Kopperud who recently had an exhibition at No Name Bar and has completed a mural at Two Fathoms Brewing here in Winona. Julia is a visual artist specializing in acrylics and mosaics, but her creative energies don’t stop there. Julia also dabbles in many other mediums, and I’m not talkin’ fortune telling here.. or am I? Oh well, I’ll let her tell ya all about that herself. I’m Lucy Severson, here with local artist Julia Kopperud, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 09/09/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we go the Blue Heron Coffee house, and indulge ourselves in the poetry by acclaimed Minnesota Artist and Poet Dougie Padilla. Dougie who identifies as half Norwegian, half Mexican, and half cowboy spends most of his time creating expressive art and writing poetry in his studio in Pepin Wisconsin.He has also done everything from hitchhiking across the country and living with a guru in India to co-founding nonprofit organizations helping keep the art alive in the Twin Cities. He might be 76 years old but don’t let that fool, this man is still just as colorful and creative as his poems and having just released his 6th book of poetry in ten years, he doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. I’m Abby Hawkey, telling you to put down your Inner thoughts and get ready to get in front of that open mic as we bring you Dougie Padilla today on Art Beat Original air date: 09/09/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we share with you an in-depth look at the marvelousness of the theatre! The globe theatre if you will. As we take you back to the 16th century to talk with the artists and creatives behind the 2024 Great River Shakespeare Festival. Todays guest, scenic designer Leah Ramillano shares with us her process of designing a set, how she got involved in the Great River Shakespeare Festival, and how being a scenic designer has changed the way she sees the world. If your interested in scenic design as a career or just want to relive your glory days as a high school theater tech kid, this ones built for you.I’m Abby Hawkey, telling you to grab your tool belt and sketch books as we talk with scenic designer extraordinaire Leah Ramillano today on Art Beat Original air date: 08/06/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s conference and exhibition focuses on the theme of Wild Media. This week on Art Beat we sit down with key note speaker Talan Memmott and John C.S. Keston about their talk and performance at this year’s iDMAa conference. Talan Memmott is a professor in the Mass Communications Department and is the founder of the Creative Digital Media program at Winona State University. John C.S. Keston is a composer, musician and professor of Digital Media Arts at the Universuty of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Talan Memmott and John C.S.Keston on Art Beat.Original air date: 07/23/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition, on the campus of Winona State University. The International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s conference and exhibition focuses on the theme of Wild Media. This week on Art Beat we sit down with Laura Shackelford and Patrich Lichty about their workshops at this year’s iDMAa conference. Laura Shackelford is a professor for the department of English and the Director for the Center for Endangered Storycraft at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester New York. Patrick Lichty is a professor in the Mass Communications Department here at Winona State University. I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Laura Shackelford and Patrick Lichty on Art Beat.Original air date: 07/23/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 International Digital Media and Arts Association Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. International Digital Media and Arts Association, or IDMAa, is dedicated to showcasing new ideas and innovative developments within digital arts and digital media. This year’s conference and exhibition focuses on the theme of Wild Media. This week on Art Beat we sit down with Jon Malis to discuss his workshop, “Photoshop’s Hallucinations and Other Digital Ghost Stories”. We also speak with Rob Wittig about his workshop titled, “Netprov Playshop: Going Wild with Visible Language in Netprov”. Jon Malis is an artist and Associate Professor of Visual Arts and the Production Director for Photography at Loyola (Lay-o-la) University in Baltimore Maryland. Rob Wittig is a professor in the Departments of Art and Design and Writing studies at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Jon Malis and Rob Wittig on Art Beat.Original air date: 07/14/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we take you back to the 2024 iDMAa Conference and Exhibition which ran from June 27th to June 30th 2024, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa or the International Digital Media and Arts Association was founded in 2004 by a collection of 15 universities, under the goal of talking about and communicating new ideas and developments on various types of digital arts, digital media, and creative academias. The confrenece and exhibition is a chance for the members of this organization to showcase to each other and the public their work, what they've been researching, and new developments in digital media and digital arts. This years conference and exhibiton focuses on the therme of Wild Media. This week on Art Beat we sit down with Davin Heckman a Professor in the Mass Communications department at Winona State university about his topic "Taming the Wilderness of Human Expression: From Media Ecology to Media Economy I'm Abby Hawkey inviting you to join me as we talk with Davin Heckman on Art Beat.Original air date: 07/09/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

We take you to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum to hear Greg Brown talk about his new book, "Ring Around The Moon: A Songbook."Original airdate: 05/14/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

We speak with the filmmakers behind the film, "Iron Opera" at the Frozen River Film Festival.Original air date: 03/12/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we go to the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and give you a peak into the world of short films from Winona's own emerging filmmakers. This short film set and panel features key note speakers of Managing Director of the Frozen River Film Festival Eileen Moeller, Dr. Danielle Shwartz Assistant professor of Film studies and English at Winona State University, and some of the young emerging filmmakers themselves. This local set also had the pleasure of including the world premiere of the short film Open Wide, a comedy horror film created by the members of the first FRFF Summer Filmmaking Intensive.These emerging filmmakers may be young but their films and their passion speak well beyond their years.I am Abby Hawkey join us as KQAL’s Ryan Flanders shares with you the highlights from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival's Emerging Filmmakers, today on Art Beat. Original air date: 04/16/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Minnesota Filmmakers panel at the Frozen River Film Festival 2024 in Winona, MN.Original airdate: 04/30/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

We speak with Brynn Artley, the filmmaker behind the film, "How Do I Be A Good Creator?" which showed at the Frozen River Film Festival.Original air date: 04/23/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with Minnesota filmmakers Trenton Raygor and Nicholas Kapanke to talk about their film, The Last DAMn, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film takes an in depth look at the 240 mile, 24 hour bicycle race known as the Day Across Minnesota. Although the race may be grueling the film is an eye opening look into the people and the impact this race has had since its first ride in 2021. I am Abby Hawkey join us as KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez talks with Trenton Raygor and Nicholas Kapanke producer and director from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat. Original air date: 04/09/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. We reached out to a few of the directors to get the behind the scenes and production process. Today we are joined by the director of Junkin Andy Heck. We are also joined by his father and local artist Mike Heck. Stay tuned as we hear about a man’s walk towards redemption told through a short film today on Art Beat. Take 1!Original air date: 03/26/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Lights! Camera! Action! Today on Art Beat we cover the Frozen River Film Festival. KQAL will take you behind the scenes to hear about the production, filming, messages, and passions from the creators themselves. Today we are joined by the director of The Butterfly Effect Deb Wallwork. Sit back and relax as we hear from the wind beneath the butterflies’ wings on today’s episode of Art Beat. Action!Original air date: 03/05/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell to talk about her film, Healthy Lake Winona, which was shown at this year’s festival. The film follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. The Healthy Lake Winona committee was formed in 2014 by a group of local citizens in an effort to improve the quality of the lake. In the film, Farrell documents the groups efforts to address problems with the lake including runoff, invasive species and the goose population. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly event showcasing many films including local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. I’m Abby Hawkey, join us as KQAL’s Dylan Alzate sits down with local filmmaker Mary Farrell from the 2024 Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 04/02/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we take a look at the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and sit down with local filmmaker and KQAL's own Duncan Wellcome with his Film, See You at No Name; a film that shows Winona's culture, starting at the No Name Bar. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Duncan Wellcome from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 02/27/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we take a peek back into the 18th annual Frozen River Film Festival and discuss a local film Minnesota Mean with local filmmaker, Dawn Mikkelson. Minnesota Mean is a documentary showcasing the thrilling world of roller derby following a group of strong women. The Frozen River Film Festival is a yearly recurring event showcasing many local filmmakers focusing on community-based documentaries. Before I say more, I'm Dylan Alzate sitting with Dawn Mikkelson from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.Original airdate: 03/19/24Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez sits down with local plein air artist Colleen Shore whose exhibit titled You Are Here is currently on display at Blue Heron Coffee House in Winona, MN.Original air date: 01/09/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk to artist Seho Park. Professor Seho Park has taught art education, drawing, and two-dimensional design courses at Winona State University since 1988. His current show, Paintings, draws from work he made during his 2022-23 sabbatical. Professor Park attended an artist residency in Seoul, Korea for much of his sabbatical year and exhibited in Seoul several times while on leave from teaching. Today, we take you to the Watkins Art Gallery on the Winona State University campus to speak with Seho Park about his new exhibit, including his inspiration for his paintings as well as his thoughts on art overall. I’m Ryan Flanders, pull up alongside your radio and well, park it, as we bring you Seho Park and his Paintings, today on Art Beat. Original air date: 01/23/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona has a pretty great art scene for a city its size. Today on Art Beat we take you back to the Winona Art Walk 2023. Back in November several local studios opened their doors to the public so that we could all share in some local hometown art. There was so much art to see on the 2023 Art Walk that we decided to break it down into several episodes of Art Beat. On today’s episode, KQAL’s Ventress Heron takes us to Island City Clayspace and Grace Presbyterian Church to visit with some local artists. That’s the Winona Art Walk 2023, today on Art Beat. Original air date: 01/09/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona has a pretty great art scene for a city its size. Today on Art Beat we take you back to the Winona Art Walk 2023. Back in November several local studios opened their doors to the public so that we could all share in some local hometown art. There was so much art to see on the 2023 Art Walk that we decided to break it down into several episodes of Art Beat. On today’s episode, KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez takes us to Touchstone Glass and KQAL’s Dylan Alzate takes us to Schumaker Pottery and Blue Heron Studios. I’m Bill Stoneberg and this is the Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 2, today on Art Beat. Original air date: 01/02/24Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona has a pretty great art scene for a city its size. Today on Art Beat we take you back to the Winona Art Walk 2023 for somewhat of a tour. Back in November several local studios opened their doors to the public so that we could all share in some local hometown art. There was so much art to see on the 2023 Art Walk that we decided to break it down into several episodes of Art Beat. On today’s episode, KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez takes us to Handmade Neighborhood at the Winona County History Center to visit with several different artists. That’s the Winona Art Walk 2023, today on Art Beat. Original air date: 12/26/23Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk to artist Peet Fetsch of Tally Mark Press here in Winona. As Tally Mark Press, Peet is a printer, a designer, and an artist using screen printing techniques to make everything from greeting cards to art prints. Today, we take you to the Blue Heron Coffee House to see Peet’s latest exhibit, titled Print Dubs. The concept for the Print Dubs exhibit came from Peet’s love of vinyl records, collage and abstract art, and dub music. I’m Bill Stoneberg, grab a cup of joe, sit back and relax as we take you to Blue Heron Coffee House for Print Dubs, the latest exhibit by Tally Mark Press, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 12/05/23Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 2Original air date: 12/19/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 1Original air date: 12/12/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 2Original air date: 11/28/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 1Original air date: 11/21/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

This episode of Art Beat, we're going back to Sain't Mary's University for part 4 of Sandbar Storytelling. Sandbar Storytelling is a festival of which utilizes one of the most beautiful works of art, Storytelling. Today, we're showcasing award-winning storyteller, recording artist, and author, Bil Lepp. Bil is a humorous, kid-friendly storyteller who wrote and recorded 28 books and audio collections and recipient of West Virginia's Vandalia Award as well as Parents' Choice Gold Award as well as a few others. So get ready, as we give you the backstage look into Bil Lepp, today, on Art Beat.Original air date: 11/14/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

This episode of Art Beat, we're going back to Sain't Mary's University for part 3 of Sandbar Storytelling. Sandbar Storytelling is a festival of which utilizes one of the most beautiful works of art, Storytelling. Today, we're showcasing award-winning storyteller, recording artist, and author, Bil Lepp. Bil is a humorous, kid-friendly storyteller who wrote and recorded 28 books and audio collections and recipient of West Virginia's Vandalia Award as well as Parents' Choice Gold Award and a few others. So get ready, as we give you the backstage look into Bil Lepp, today, on Art Beat.Original air date: 11/07/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 2Original air date: 10/24/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 1Original air date: 10/24/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The cast of Theatre du Mississippi's production of Return Engagement stops by the studio.Original air date: 10/03/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

We all know the mighty Mississippi. Roaring through Winona with the various boats, swimmers, fishers, and floods. We are so used to it we may think there is nothing new about it. That the river holds no true mystery. Well, what if you were underwater. What would you hear from under the waves? Today on Art Beat we are joined by Erik Schoster and Jason Nanna as they dive into the Sounds of the Mississippi River. Original air date: 09/26/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Set the spotlight and grab some snacks Winona, because Theatre Du Mississipi is coming to the stage to showcase three sneakpeak shows at the No Name Bar. Founded in 97 and incorporated in 98, Theatre Du Mississipi has been commited to high quality shows and entertaining the community of Winona and beyond. Today on Art Beat, we talk to some of the community members, the board, and showcase their sneakpeak from the No Name bar. So sit back, and get your acting on as we pull back the curtain with Theatre Du Mississipi, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 09/19/23Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Whip out your glasses, because this week on Art Beat, we get a part 2 backseat look at Googled Earth through a looking glass with Negin Ehtesabian. Negin is a professional illustrator with a focus on interdiciplinary research-base art, and digital/new media art. Together with her Husband, Professor Lichty, they've created pieces of art that can be seen over at Watkins Gallery. i'm Dylan Alzate, and sit back, grab some snacks... and stop chewing so loud... As we Chat with Negin for her side of Googled Earth, today, on Art Beat.Original Airdate: 09/12/23

Whip out your glasses, because this week on Art Beat, we get a backseat look at Googled Earth through a looking glass with the wacky professor from Phelps, Professor Patrick Lichty. Professor Lichty spent some time in the United Arab Kingdoms when he met his wife, Negin Ehtesabian. Together, they've created pieces of art that can be seen over at Watkins Gallery. So sit back, grab some snacks... and please don't chew so loud... As we chat with Pat about his side side, of Googled Earth, today, on Art Beat.Original Airdate: 09/05/23

For over 20 years the Great River Shakespeare Festival has been a monument in Winona. This festival has connected the community in an infinite amount of ways. Today on Art Beat, we sit down with the festival's own Tarah Flanagan, a program director and actress. Tarah and I discussed how the festival's changed over the years and how it has become loved by many. Join us now as we pull back the curtain, and talk Shakespeare today, on Art Beat.Original Airdate: 08/15/23

Get ready Winona, because this episode of Art Beat is going to showcase an exhibition by Winona State University's Professor Patrick Lichty. Born in Ohio, spending a chunk of his professional life in the Arab Kingdom as well as working on projects such as The Yes Men, Terminal Time, Critical Art, he's come to the Winona Country Historical Society to share some insight on the power of AI technology, and much more. I'm Dylan Alzate, and we're proud to sit down with Patrick as we discuss his showing of "Winona Re-Visioned" today, on Art Beat.Original Airdate: 08/15/23

What if you were told that storytelling is a practiced form of art many would associate with big stage comedy shows, or a small campfire surrounded by close friends. That it's considered an method of performance that is uses culture, history, and various mythologies to gather a community of people together.Today on Art Beat, we invite you to sit with us once more from last weeks guest, Sandbar Storytelling with their guest host, Clare Murphy. So sit back and relax as we introduce to you the beauty of preserving cultural traditions and wild Irish Tales from Sandbar Storytelling, today, on Art beat.Original Airdate: 05/16/23

What if I told you that storytelling is considered an method of performance that uses culture, history, and various mythologies to gather a community of people together. That it's a practiced form of art many would associate with big stage comedy shows, or a small campfire surrounded by close friends. Today on Art Beat, we invite you to sit with us, as we share with you, Sandbar Storytelling, with their guest host, Clare Murphy. So sit back and relax as we introduce to you the beauty of preserving cultural traditions and wild Irish Tales from Sandbar Storytelling, today, on Art beat.Original Airdate: 05/09/23

Pictures can be known to capture bits and pieces of history, other times it's meant to sybolize messages that're used to spread throughout the media. Some symbolic messages may be negative, but these messages give light to a more positive message. On today's Art Beat, we talk to astonished photographer, La Vonte Thompson, with his latest exhibit, Give Me My Flowers: Exhaulting Black Women and Girls. His exhibit featured shots of his models included with subjects which were discussed in an interview. Each photo representing art, beauty, and power. Join us now as we pull back the curtain and discuss the astounding art of La Vonte Thompson today on Art Beat. Original airdate: 04/04/23

KQAL conducted live interview with Winona State University's department of Theatre and Dance.Original airdate: 02/28/2023

On today's Art Beat, we open the curtain for an annual event running for 33 years, Dancescape 2023! Dancescape is a long running event with a variety of performances made by the theatre and art department at Winona State that was held Febuary 16th to the 18th. So sit back and relax as we take you behind the scenes on today's Art Beat.Original Air Date: 03/07/2023

From paintings to prints, from wood work to writing, there is no limit to what you can find at the Winona Art Walk. Hosted across the city of Winona, several local artists have come to share their unique mediums and styles. On today's Art Beat, we get to speak with a few of these local artists, and hear about their works, styles, struggles, and more! Join us as we get a peak of Winona's local art scene, on today's Art Beat. Original Airdate: 02/07/23

From paintings to prints, from wood work to writing, there is no limit to what you can find at the Winona Art Walk. Hosted across the city of Winona, several local artists have come to share their unique mediums and styles. On today's Art Beat, we get to speak with a few of these local artists, and hear about their works, styles, struggles, and more! Join us as we get a peak of Winona's local art scene, on today's Art Beat. Original Airdate: 01/31/23

KQAL's Jiovani Bermudez meets with Mai'a Williams to discuss her project, Blooming Underground. Blooming Underground is a centers on their relationship to the Driftless natural landscape, the sacredness of Black and First Nations’ lives and histories in this region and globally, the healing traditions that they learned from their grandmother and elders in rural South Carolina.Original airdate: 11/08/22

Many songs have a story to tell. Sometimes this message is clear other times it’s not. Sometimes it would be nice to know what the artist was thinking as they wrote the melodious poetry. On today’s Art Beat we get the opportunity to get a glimpse at the stories behind the works of local artist Charlie Parr with his new book Last of the Better Days Ahead. Charlies’ songs are unique for their gripping and emotional lyrics often accompanied by simple yet elegant strums of a guitar. Join us as we experience the works of Charlie Parr through a written medium on todays Art Beat.Original airdate: 10/11/22

Today on Art Beat we talk to some of the production team from Theatre du Mississippi’s production of Shipwrecked! which will play on the Cal Fremling tour boat.Original air date: 09/06/22Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL FM on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we talk with Margaret Dolinsky and Dave Casey about the art pieces featured at the Marine Art Museum during this year’s Weird Media Conference. Margaret’s project “Winona’s Way” focuses on Winona’s love for nature by portraying her art on canoe’s and then submerging the canoes, and herself into the Mississippi River. Margaret’s previous work is in VR systems that allow you to experience her art in a 3D landscape. I’m Max Ackman, and up next we talk with Margaret about CaveVR and Winona’s Way, today on Art Beat. Original Air Date: 07/12/22.Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.