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Ep 112Frozen River Film Festival '24: Minnesota Filmmakers Panel

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.

Jun 7, 202412 min

Ep 111Frozen River Film Festival '24: How Do I Be A Good Creator?

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.

Jun 7, 202425 min

Ep 110Frozen River Film Festival '24: The Last DAMn

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.

Jun 7, 202426 min

Ep 109Frozen River Film Festival '24: Junkin'

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.

Jun 7, 202426 min

Ep 108Frozen River Film Festival '24: The Butterfly Effect

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.

Jun 7, 202420 min

Ep 107Frozen River Film Festival '24: Healthy Lake Winona

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.

Jun 7, 202423 min

Ep 106Frozen River Film Festival '24: See You At No Name

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.

Jun 7, 202418 min

Ep 105Frozen River Film Festival '24: Minnesota Mean

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.

Jun 7, 202419 min

Ep 104Colleen Shore: You Are Here

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.

Feb 15, 202429 min

Ep 103Seho Park Paintings at Watkins Gallery

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.

Feb 15, 202417 min

Ep 102Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 3

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.

Feb 15, 202441 min

Ep 101Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 2

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.

Feb 15, 202428 min

Ep 100Winona Art Walk 2023 Part 1

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.

Feb 15, 202429 min

Ep 99Tally Mark Press: Print Dubs

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.

Feb 15, 202412 min

Ep 98Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 2

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.

Feb 15, 202436 min

Ep 97Minnesota Marine Art Museum: Water Music Part 1

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.

Feb 15, 202432 min

Ep 96Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 2

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.

Feb 15, 202427 min

Ep 95Minnesota Marine Art Museum Sea to Papers Exhibit Part 1

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.

Feb 15, 202422 min

Ep 94Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 4

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.

Feb 15, 202430 min

Ep 93Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 3

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.

Feb 15, 202431 min

Ep 92Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 2

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.

Feb 15, 202432 min

Ep 91Sandbar Storytelling Festival 2023 Part 1

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.

Feb 15, 202435 min

Ep 90Theatre du Mississippi: Return Engagement

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.

Feb 15, 202425 min

Ep 89Sounds of the Mississippi: Pool 6

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.

Feb 15, 202430 min

Ep 88Theatre du Mississippi Sneak Peak

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.

Feb 15, 202439 min

Ep 87Googled Earth: Through a Looking Glass Part 2

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

Sep 12, 202340 min

Ep 86Googled Earth: Through a Looking Glass Part 1

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

Sep 11, 202338 min

Ep 85Great River Shakespeare Festival: 20 year Anniversary

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

Sep 11, 202331 min

Ep 84Winona Revisioned

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

Sep 11, 202333 min

Ep 83Sandbar Storytelling with Clare Murphy Part 2

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

May 22, 202321 min

Ep 82Sandbar Storytelling with Clare Murphy Part 1

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

May 22, 202317 min

Ep 81La Vonte Thompson: Give Me My Flowers

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

May 22, 202314 min

Ep 80The Glass Menagerie

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

May 22, 202329 min

Ep 79Dancescape 2023 Post-Show

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

Mar 17, 202335 min

Ep 78Winona Art Walk Part 2

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

Feb 13, 202324 min

Ep 77Winona Art Walk Part 1

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

Feb 13, 202324 min

Ep 76Blooming Underground with Mai'a Williams

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

Jan 27, 202326 min

Ep 75Charlie Parr: Last Of The Better Days Ahead

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

Jan 13, 202336 min

Ep 74Theatre du Mississippi presents: Shipwrecked!

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.

Sep 28, 202221 min

Ep 73iDMAa Weird Media Conference '22: “Winona’s Way” by Margaret Dolinsky

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.

Sep 28, 202215 min

Ep 72iDMAa Weird Media Conference '22: Infodemic

Recently the iDMAa held a conference and exhibition here in Winona and we were there check out all the weird digital art being presented. Two of the artists that we spoke with, Jennifer Gradecki and Derek Curry, had a video piece in the exhibition titled: Infodemic. Both artists are also assistant professors at Northeastern University in Boston and their piece Infodemic deals with the way that misinformation spreads through todays social and digital media while gaining traction as truth. How do we discern what is truth and what is fiction in todays world? Well, Jennifer and Derek are here to help us figure that out. And to prompt us to think a little deeper when consuming today’s digital media. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Jennifer Gradecki and Derek Curry at the iDMAa Weird Media conference, today on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 07/05/22.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.

Sep 28, 202223 min

Ep 71iDMAa Weird Media Conference '22 with Davin Heckman and Patrick Lichty

Professor's Davin Heckman and Patrick Lichty talk about the iDMAa Weird Media Conference and Exhibition being held on the Winona State University campus.Original air date: 06/21/22Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sep 28, 202231 min

Ep 70Great River Shakespeare Fest '22: Apprenticeship and Youth Education Programs

There are many great opportunities within Winona to expand your skills towards your career. Whether that be creating music, shooting video, or simply dancing till your legs fall off. But where do you start? How do you know what is right for you?This week we talked with Jen Oswald, Director of the Summer Education Programs, and Emma Bucknam, House Manager for GRSF 2022. Jen & Emma talk with us about the Youth Apprenticeship Program, how to get involved with GRSF, and why EVERYBODY loves Shakespeare. Emma also talks with us about how important joining GRSF was and the skills she has learned from the job that college doesn’t teach her. So turn on the lights, get in character, and set the stage as we learn more about the Youth Apprenticeship Program together. I’m Max Ackman, and up next is KQAL’s Bill Stoneberg with Jen Oswald and Emma Bucknam, TODAY on Art Beat. Original air date: 08/09/22Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sep 28, 202228 min

Ep 69Great River Shakespeare Fest '22: Set Design

Imagine yourself as a pirate, scavenging the Atlantic Ocean with your crew looking for the treasures hidden within the sea. You and your scallywags have ventured far and wide aboard your ship, The Dazzling Pearl. Aboard this ship is an elephant…. Wait a second that’s not in the script… This week we talked with Rodrigo Escalante, Scenic Designer for The African Company Presents: Richard the 3rd, which is a part of the GRSF 2022. Rodrigo talks with us about the importance of reusing set pieces, how a set feels when it is arranged, and how to translate reality into a given space. Rodrigo also talks with us about how he incorporated the ocean into his set in a very unique way. So find your scallywags and grab your eye patches as we learn more about set design together. I’m Max Ackman, and up next is KQAL’s Bill Stoneberg with Rodrigo Escalante, Scenic Designer for the GRSF, TODAY on Art Beat. Original air date: 08/02/22Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sep 28, 202224 min

Ep 68Great River Shakespeare Fest '22: Costume Design

To be or not to be, that is the question… well it’s A question anyway… actually it’s the only quote I know from Shakespeare… so really I have many questions… That’s why I talked to Harri Horsley, Costume Designer for The African Company Presents Richard III which was part of the Great River Shakespeare Festival 2022. Harri talks to us about what the job of costume designer entails, why accessories are key, and how they got into costume design in the first place. We even get into how the clothes that people wear signify different things about them. So, to be or not to be… well, I say just come and be with us for the next 20 or so minutes and we can learn about costume design together, I’m Bill Stoneberg with Harri Horsley costume designer with the GRSF, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 07/26/22Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sep 28, 202224 min

Ep 67Joy Labs Part Two with Tricia Wehrenberg

Today on Art Beat we talked with Tricia Wehrenberg, a youth services librarian from the Winona Public Library to hear more about their collaboration with the Joy Labs. The project is focusing on creating a positive space for youth in Winona while emphasizing an increase in mental health programming. She talked all about the project, why mental health awareness is important, as well as how and where to learn more about the collaboration. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about mental health, art-based programming from Tricia Wehrenberg today on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 04/12/22.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

May 27, 202214 min

Ep 66Joy Labs Part One with Sarah Johnson

Today on Art Beat we talked with Sarah Johnson, the Joy Labs Founder to hear more about their collaboration with the Winona Public Library. The project is focusing on creating a positive space for youth in Winona while emphasizing an increase in mental health programming. She talked all about the project, what mental health means to her, and the benefits that this project will bring. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about mental health, art-based programming from Sarah Johnson today on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 04/05/22.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

May 27, 202213 min

Ep 65Frozen River Film Fest 2022: Environmental Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice

Today on Art Beat we're talking to Sydney Swanson about her film, Environmental Dance Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice from the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. We were able to gain more insight into what exactly her film was about, what her creative process looked like, and her inspiration behind the film. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the film Environmental Shorts From Insite Dance Creative Practice today on Art BeatOriginal air date: 03/22/22. Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Mar 30, 20229 min

Ep 64Frozen River Film Fest 2022: 1001 Arab Futures

Today on Art Beat we're catching up with Sharon Mansur again to talk about her film, 1001 Arab Futures from the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. She was this year's guest curator but talked specifically about the film that she produced. We received more insight into what exactly her film was about, what her creative process looked like, and her inspiration behind the film. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the film 1001 Arab Futures on today's Art Beat. Original air date: 03/08/22. Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL 89.5FM on the campus of Winona State University. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Mar 30, 202215 min

Ep 63Frozen River Film Fest 2022: Guest Curator Sharon Mansur

Today on Art Beat we're talking with Sharon Mansur, the first ever guest curator for the Frozen River Film Festival 2022. She shared more about this year’s festival, her own workshop and film that will be presented, and what inspires her passion for dance. I'm Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about the Frozen River Film Festival 2022 from Sharon Mansur, on today's Art Beat. Original Air Date: 01/18/22Produced by Brylee HarrisThe Sound is 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.

Mar 2, 202226 min