Art Beat

The cast of WSU's Theater And Dance Department's presentation of "All Together Now" joins us to talk about their experience in making this production come to life. Original air date: 11/09/21 Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Poems were written, submitted, read and even etched in concrete! Today on Art Beat we get a taste of the 2021 Winona Poetry Walk. A reception for the Poetry walk was held at Peters Biergarten in downtown Winona and we were there to capture some readings by some of the poets as well as some of their thoughts on poetry in general. Roses are red, violets are blue, stick around as we bring some poetry to you! Today on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 11/23/21The 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.

Today on Art Beat, we talk to some of the cast from the WSU Theatre and Dance Departments presentation of The Moors, directed by Jim Williams. Williams describes the play as “Wuthering Heights gone rogue”. The play, which draws inspiration from Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre, takes us on a darkly strange journey through themes of love, desperation and much more. Today, we hear from 5 of the cast members, Christina, Aiden, Darian, Miranda and Vicks; who give us the dirt on this dark journey without giving too much away. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we get a sneak peak at the Winona State University Theatre and Art Departments production of The Moors, today on Art Beat. Original air date: 10/12/21 Art 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.

Today on Art Beat we're talking with Paul LeDuc a local artist who finds his inspiration through the Minnesota wildlife. I learned all about what his creative process looks like, how his style has evolved over time, and who helps to inspire him most. I’m Brylee Harris, stick around as we hear more about wildlife art from Paul LeDuc, on today's Art Beat. Original air date: 08/10/21Art 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.

Today on Art Beat we talk about programs for young people at the Great River Shakespeare Festival with Director of Summer Education Programs Jenn Oswald. Jenn explains how the youth education programs work, what kinds of experiences the students get through the programs and the joy of working with these young creative minds. We also talk about the apprenticeship and internship programs and sadly, the passing of a former student. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Director of Summer Education Programs Jenn Oswald from the Great River Shakespeare Festival on Art Beat.Original air date: 08/03/21Art 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.

They’re baaaack! The Great River Shakespeare Festival is coming back to town live and in person! This Tuesday on Art Beat (GRSF) Marketing and Sales Director Eileen Moeller joins us for a preview of this year’s festival. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with KQAL’s Doug Westerman and Eileen Moeller on today’s Art Beat.Original air date: 06/22/21Art 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.

Today on Art Beat we’re taking photography to new heights with Seth Thompson. How does Seth reach these new heights? With a drone. Seth has been studying drone photography at Winona State University so I sat down with Seth to get the low down on shooting photos from high up. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we hear about drone photography from Seth Thompson, on today’s Art Beat.Original air date: 04/27/21Art 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.

Today on Art Beat we talk to Mary Farrell on her film Winona: Unmasked that was shown at this year’s Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about her reason for making the film, how COVID-19 affected production, and why this project meant so much to her. This is KJ with Mary Farrell on Art Beat.Original air date: 03/09/21Art 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.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Connor Forhan, director of What Floats Your Boat?, which was part of the local set at this year’s festival. Connor is a student at Winona State University and got connected to Sanborn/Merimack canoe through a career exploration project for school. The resulting film, What Floats Your Boat, is an exploration of how people can be happy and fulfilled in their work. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we ask What Floats Your Boat?, with film maker Connor Forhan, on Art Beat.Original air date: 03/30/21Art 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.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Dakota Maertz and Joe Eichele, directors of Solar Eclipse, which was part of the local set at this years festival. Dakota and Joe are students at Winona State University and teamed up with the Theatre and Dance department to create their film Solar Eclipse. Due to the pandemic this year the Theatre and Dance department was unable to hold their annual Dancescape in person, so Joe and Dakota stepped in to create this dance film. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we take a look at Solar Eclipse, with directors Joe Eichele and Dakota Maertz, on Art Beat.Original air date: 04/06/21Art 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.

Today on Art Beat we talk to Kris Hipps on her film Samaritan that was shown at this year Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about the inspiration behind the film, a few of the different stories featured, and how she gathered the different stories. This is KJ with Kris Hipps on Art Beat. Original air date: 03/16/21.Art 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.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today, we hear from Raymond Rea, the film maker behind Put The Brights On which was part of this years local set at the festival. Put The Brights On shines a light on what it is like to be a trans person living in the rural Midwest, and it might not be what you think.Using stark images of rural landscapes and transgender voices, Put The Brights On breaks down stereotypes and leaves you with a feeling of understanding and acceptance. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we Put The Brights On with film maker Raymond Rea, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 04/06/21Art 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.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today we sit down with Hywell Taff Roberts, director of Fish Camp, which was part of the local set at this years festival. Roberts film takes us on a journey that connects an extended midwestern family to the Alaskan wilderness through fishing. Fish Camp is a story of passion, family, adventure, tradition and following your dreams. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around, as we take you to Fish Camp with film maker Hywell Taff Roberts on today’s Art Beat.Original air date: 04/20/21Art 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.

Today on Art Beat we talk to Lyn Goldfarb on her film Eddy’s World that was shown at this years Frozen River Film Festival. We talked about her reason for making the film, what it was like growing up with a father who invents toys, and how long it took to produce. This is KJ with Lyn Goldfarb on Art Beat.Original air date: 03/23/21Art 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.

On this episode of Art Beat we take you to the 2021 Frozen River Film Festival which was held virtually this year. Today, we hear from Brynn Artley, director of Connectivity: Networking for Everyone, which was part of this years local set at the festival. Connectivity takes a look at the importance of networking, but not in a business sense. The film takes a look at the importance of making connections not just for yourself, but for community. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around for film maker Brynn Artley and Connectivity, today on Art Beat.Original air date: 04/13/21Art 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.

COVID-19 has affected all of us, but the performing arts industry has been impacted particularly hard. Every link in the arts chain has been weakened. Today on art beat we speak with Cynthia and Brian Knouft, siblings and co-owners of Ed's No Name bar. Ed's is one of the most revered venues in the Winona community and is struggling as COVID-19 impacts every aspect of their business.Original Air Date: 12/08/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in some ways. But it has affected the arts massively. From performers to venues, to studios and publishers, the performing arts industry has been hurt at a time when we need art most. Today on Art Beat we speak with Dr. Melanie Brooks, director of the Winona State University band program and Jake Edwards of the WSU music education department. We discuss how they've made changes to continue sharing their art. That's today on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 12/01/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we’re discussing the first ever Minnesota Music Video Menagerie, an outdoor music video festival this Saturday, Aug. 29 at the History Center of Olmsted County. The festival will be a free drive-in style event featuring music videos on the big screen from artists right here in Minnesota and will also feature live music from Fires of Denmark and Jae Havoc. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we hear from festival organizers John Sievers and Tyler Aug, on today’s Art Beat.Original Air Date: 08/25/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The COVID-19 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries and the performing arts is no exception. In fact, it is getting hit exceptionally hard. With show cancellations and stay at home orders there aren’t many opportunities for artists to perform, and that loss of performance means loss of livelihood for many. Today on Art Beat we finish our conversation with Rich MacDonald, local performing musician and Professor Emeritus at Winona State University to hear his thoughts on the hurdles artists currently face and how we might move forward in new ways for the future. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around for the conclusion of our talk with Rich MacDonald about the performing arts during and after COVID-19, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 08/18/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The COVID-19 19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many industries and the performing arts is no exception. In fact, it is getting hit exceptionally hard. With show cancellations and stay at home orders there aren’t many opportunities for artists to perform, and that loss of performance means loss of livelihood for many. Today on Art Beat we speak with Rich MacDonald, local performing musician and Professor Emeritus at Winona State University to hear his thoughts on the hurdles artists currently face and how we might move forward in new ways for the future. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we talk to Rich MacDonald about the performing arts during and after COVID-19, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 08/11/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we’re talking about the film John Latsch: The Man and His River, produced by Mary Farrell and written by Frances Edstrom, both from right here in Winona. The film made it’s original debut at the 2017 FRFF and is now being shown again as part of an online screening event from the festival. There will be a free online screening of the film this Saturday, July 25th at 7pm. Mary and Fran were kind enough to speak with us about the making of the film and to give us a little background on John Latsch. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we talk about John Latsch: The Man and His River with Mary Farrell and Frances Edstrom, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 07/21/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk with local poet Pete Engen. Pete is a published poet, has written linear notes for local bands and also mc’d the 2019 Boats and Bluegrass festival here in Winona. We spoke to Pete as he is getting ready to publish his first full book of poetry titled, Flower House and Feral Sun. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with poet Pete Engen on today’s Art Beat.Original Air Date: 07/07/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk “On the Fly” with Lanesboro Arts. On the Fly is the latest exhibit at the Lanesboro Art Gallery and is inspired by a popular local past time, fly fishing. Root River Rod company teamed up with Lanesboro Arts to put together this mixed media exhibit. Seven different regional artists are featured in the exhibit with work ranging from sculpture to painting and even features bamboo rods by Root River Rod Co. I spoke with gallery director Robbie Brokken and Steve Sobieniak from Root River Rod Co. I’m Bill Stoneberg asking you to stick around for On the Fly, on today’s Art Beat.Original Air Date: 06/23/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we visit with local artist Rebeca Van Acker. Van Acker, a painter and sketch artist opened a new exhibit at Gallery on the Lake in Lake City, MN earlier this year. KQAL’s Bill Stoneberg met up with her to discuss that new collection, her work with the Bloodtooth novel and game series and her other artistic pursuits. Now, here’s Bill Stoneberg with Rebecca Van Acker on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 04/14/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we take you to the 2020 FRFF. KQAL’s Matt Drewry talks to Brendan Harris about his film This Wild Land, which spotlights the northern Minnesota boundary waters and the legacy of Sigurd Olson. So stick around, as KQAL’s Matt Drewry takes us to the FRFF, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 03/10/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

What does it mean to live driftless? How does the geography of an area shape a sense of place? Today on Art Beat we talk with filmmaker and Winona State University alumni Caleb Hammel. In his film, The Living Driftless Caleb explores the people and outdoor recreation that make the driftless region unique. Stick around as KQAL’s Matt Drewry discusses The Living Driftless with filmmaker Caleb Hammel on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 03/10/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

On this episode of Art Beat, we hear from filmmaker Mary Farrell on her new documentary, Raising Hell. Raising Hell profiles the restoration of the Winona Masonic Temple's iconic theatrical backdrops. The century old paintings, which were once used in masonic rituals, are now featured in community events hosted at the temple's theatre. We talk with Mary about the history of the backdrops and the challenges that came with preserving them. I'm Willard Huyck and this is Art Beat, on KQAL.Original Air Date: 03/03/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we speak to filmmaker Brenda Piekarski about her new adevnture documentary, Ode to Minnesota. Ode to Minnesota follows the experience of two outdoor enthusiasts as they embark on a 1,300 mile journey around northern Minnesota. The participants made the two month long trip on bike, paddle and foot. We'll also speak to Steve Schreader, one of the film's subjects, about the challenges of the voyage and the impact it still has on him today. I'm Willard Huyck and this is Art Beat, on KQAL.Original Air Date: 02/25/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

On this episode of Art Beat, we hear from filmmaker Matthew Bluhm on his new documentary, Mystery in the Wetlands. The film traces efforts to combat an increased rate of frog deformities that occured in the mid-1990s, and may still be going on today. That's this Tuesday on Art Beat, right here on 89.5 KQAL, online at KQAL.org or streaming live on the KQAL app. Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.Original Air Date: 02/18/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Motherhood is a tough topic for young people, how does and eighth grader handle it? Today on the Art Beat we interview WSU film student Brynn Artley on her film, Maternity for a Weekend. The film explores Artley’s sister’s experience with an infant simulator for her home ec class. , Brynn joins KQAL’s MCMD us to discuss her artistic process and Frozen River Film Fest. I’m Matthew Drewry with Brynn Artley on the Art BeatOriginal Air Date: 03/03/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

When you break a leg, you go to the doctor and they put a cast on it. Everyone can see that you have a cast on and they know that you have a broken leg. It is obvious that you have been hurt and are now healing. Sometimes people can have mental or emotional injuries or issues that they are dealing with as well but that isn’t so obvious. In addition, there can often be a negative stigma surrounding mental illness. Local photographer Joy Davis Ripley’s new photo exhibit titled “Visible/invisible: Life With Mental Illness” seeks to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness by making what is often invisible visible. Joy’s project involves her subjects describing their experience with mental illness in their own words and then she worked with them to create portraits to illustrate those feelings and experiences. The exhibit is at Public Launch in Winona, MN through the month of February 2020. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with photographer Joy Davis Ripley on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 06/04/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

This week on Art Beat, we hear from Lois Peterson on her new exhibit, Listening for Evidence. Listening for Evidence explores Lois' fascination with spacious, quiet scenes and their artistic qualities. I'm Willard Huyck, and this is Art Beat. here on 89.5 KQAL.Original Air Date: 01/28/20.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Rochester has a crow problem. And a new documentary film titled The Crows by Tyler Aug highlights the issue with humor mixed in with facts about crows to ask a serious question, how can Rochester live together with the crows? The film The Crows will be shown at the Gray Duck Theater and Coffeehouse in Rochester this Thursday, Dec 5th 2019. The film takes a humorous look at the crow situation, examining attempts to relocate the crows, along with an attempt to bring them into the art community? Anyway, I spoke with Tyler to get a little background on the subject and the film maker himself. And before I got a chance to even ask him Tyler told me, yes I have been pooped on. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with film maker Tyler Aug, talking about The Crows.Original Air Date: 12/13/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Do you like to write? Do you have an interest in weird things? How about getting paid? That’s good right? Today on Art Beat Minnesota author Frank Bures discusses How to Write About Weird Stuff and Make a Living At It. Frank recently held a writers workshop at the Winona Public Library. I sat down with Frank to discuss his writing career and how he got into writing about weird things. Frank also talks a little about his book The Geography of Madness: Penis Thieves, Voodoo Death, and the Search for the Meaning of the Worlds Strangest Syndromes. So if the title of his book is any indication, we might be in for a wild ride. I’m Bill Stoneberg, stick around as we step into a world of weird with Frank Bures, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 11/26/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk to Winona based artist Jamie Harper who also goes by the name Salvaged Medium. Jamie not only uses reclaimed materials to paint on, but he also uses salvaged paint. His work often incorporates the wildlife and the landscape of the Mississippi river valley combined with splashes of color that gives his work an unmistakable look. I sat down with Jamie at Ed’s No Name Bar where his work is being shown through the end of December 2019. We discussed his work, how he came to use reclaimed materials, and making America bike again. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with local artist Jamie Harper on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 11/19/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Art can be very powerful. It can transmit emotions or ideas…It can be cathartic for the artist to create and can also help the person experiencing the art work through things they are dealing with in their own life.Much like feeling better after listening to a sad song, art can help you to realize that you are not alone and that others before you have dealt with the same pain and made it through.Today on Art Beat we speak with local artist Faye Schoen, whose work is currently being shown at the Bell Art Room at the Winona Public Library. The exhibit titled, Good Grief: Healing Through Art, will be on display through the month of October. I sat down with Faye to talk about the healing power of art and how it has helped her in dealing with the loss of her husband of 40 years. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Faye Schoen, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 10/08/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

What does “home” mean to you? Does the word home conjure up a certain place or time or feeling? Today on Art Beat we talk to Cecillia Cornejo, artist in residence at Lanesboro Arts in Lanesboro, MN. Cecillia is a Chilean-born documentary filmmaker, artist and teacher who lives in Northfield, MN. Her new project that she has brought to Lanesboro is called the Wandering House. The Wandering House is an old ice fishing shack that Cecillia has converted into a mobile audio recording booth. She is exploring the themes of people and place and the concepts of belonging and home in rural communities in Minnesota. Participants are encouraged to tell their stories in The Wandering House, their own version of what home means to them, in their own words. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with artist Cecillia Cornejo on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 10/01/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we go to Public Launch in downtown Winona for the opening of a photo exhibit by local photographer Ed Hoffman. The exhibit, titled La Gomera: The Island Lost in Time is an attempt to tell the story of La Gomera which is an island in the Spanish Canary Islands. The island has faced the impact of mass emigration, modernization, fascism, and climate change all of which come through in Hoffman’s photographs. The exhibit will be on display through October 12th 2019. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with local photographer Ed Hoffman, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 09/24/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk to local historian and stereo photography buff, Bob Taunt. Bob recently gave a presentation about the history of stereo photography at the Winona County History Center. The presentation was a compliment to an exhibit titled Victorian Winona: Through the Lens of Charles Tenney. Charles Tenney was a photographer in the Winona area in the late 1800s and produced many stereo images of the area as was common at that time. I’m Bill Stoneberg, encouraging you to stick around to learn more about stereo photography from local historian Bob Taunt, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 09/17/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we talk to local artist Lyon Smith about his latest work, Driftless Sanctuary. The piece has been on display at Public Launch in downtown Winona. We talk to Lyon about how beavers and the way they build were part of the inspiration for the piece. We also talk about where the piece might end up next. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Lyon Smith, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 09/03/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we explore an art exhibit called Winona: The Legend, The Women, The Place. The exhibit is at the Watkins Gallery on the Winona State University campus through September 12th. We spoke to one of the artists on hand, Winona Nelson as well as renowned environmentalist Winona LaDuke who was the curator of the exhibition. I’m Bill Stoneberg with artist Winona Nelson and environmentalist and curator Winona LaDuke, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 09/03/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Art, some would say it touches their soul. Some might say the same about nature. If you combine the two, you get something like Art ‘n Soul, which is the moniker local artist Cary Wyninger goes by. Whether it’s hiking through one of our local parks or trails or painting barefoot so that she can feel the earth beneath her feet, Cary has a love of combining nature and art. Her work often incorporates natural scenes and wildlife bursting with vibrant colors. Cary recently had an exhibit at the Acoustic Café here in Winona. I caught up with Cary at the historic Trempealeau Hotel where we discussed her art, nature, and the connections she feels they create within her soul. I would encourage you to check out her artwork as you listen today at Art N’ Soul on Facebook. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with local artist Cary Wyninger on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 08/27/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we enter a fantasy realm of magic, swords and dragons with Minnesota author James Petrillo. Petrillo’s most recent novel takes us to the world of Ashyer where a young prince named Frost battles dragons in order to free his world from their tyrannical reign. Frost is joined in his journey by a colorful cast of characters that any fantasy enthusiast is sure to fall in love with. But let’s hear about it from the author himself. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Minnesota author James Petrillo on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 07/30/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Great stage shows, interesting events that give you a look behind the scenes and educational opportunities for all ages are all part of the Great River Shakespeare Festival here in Winona. As the 2019 season comes to a close we wondered, “what do the actors and directors and all the people who make this great fest possible think about our fair city? Are they eager to get home? Will they miss the festival and the city? How do the talented people that put on this festival feel as the 16th season comes to a close? Today on Art Beat we talk to Beth Gardiner, director and adapter of The Servant of Two Masters and Melissa Maxwell, actor in No Child and Cymbeline. Both have been part of the festival for several years and had a lot to say about the festival and the city of Winona itself. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Beth Gardiner and Melissa Maxwell, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 08/06/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk about youth education programs at the Great River Shakespeare Festival with Director of Education Jenn Oswald and Associate Artistic Director Tarah Flanegan. Jenn and Tarah explain how the youth education programs work, what kinds of experiences the students get through the programs and they even talk about the joy of working with these young creative minds. If you are interested in seeing what the students produced over the last few weeks, there will be a showcase for Shakespeare for young film makers this Saturday July 27th and there will be a showcase for Shakespeare for young actors and designers Sunday July 28th. I’m Bill Stoneberg with Jenn Oswald and Tarah Flanegan from the Great River Shakespeare Festival on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 07/23/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today we continue our coverage of the 2019 Great River Shakespeare Festival with a special edition of Art Beat focused on kids. In particular, child actors working with the festival. These young actors give us a unique perspective on the festival. They talk about why they love acting, what’s scary about it or as we found out: what’s not scary about it, and why they have so much fun being part of the festival. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with the youngest members of the cast of Macbeth at the Great River Shakespeare Festival, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 07/16/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Summer in Winona is a great time for all kinds of events and festivals, and one of our favorites is the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Today on Art Beat we learn about sound tech with Scott O’Brien. Scott is the composer and sound designer for MacBeth and also the sound designer for No Child this year. Scott fills us in on what a sound designer does and what it takes to compose music for the stage. This is also Scott’s first year with the Great River Shakespeare Festival so he’s got a fresh perspective on Winona and the festival to share with us. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with composer and sound designer Scott O’Brien, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 07/09/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Visible/Invisible: Life with mental illness, that is the title of a new photography project by local Winona photographer Joy Davis Ripley. On todays Art Beat we talk to Joy about the project and her hopes to break down some stigmas in order to allow for a more open and honest conversation about mental illness. Joy is currently looking for people to participate in the project so if you or someone you know might be interested, you can contact Joy about it at [email protected]. I’m Bill Stoneberg with photographer Joy Davis Ripley, on Art Beat.Original Air Date: 06/04/19.Art Beat is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we continue our conversation about Images of MWMF, a photo exhibit being shown at Ed’s No Name Bar through June 2nd. The exhibit features two local Winona photographers, Jon Swanson and Nathaniel Nelson. Last week we spoke with Jon and today we get to hear from Nathaniel. We talk about finding/creating your own style, the challenges of shooting a live band, and Nathaniel even gives us some tips for those just starting out. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with photographer Nathaniel Nelson, on Art Beat. Original air date: 05/28/19. 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.

Today on Art Beat, we’re going to talk about art that is centered on Mid West Music Fest, specifically a photography exhibit being shown at Ed’s No Name Bar. The exhibit features two local Winona photographers, Jon Swanson and Nathaniel Nelson. Today we talk to Jon but don’t worry, we’ll hear from Nathaniel next week. Jon talks about how the festival is a great way to combine his love for music and photography. We also get to hear a little about his process and even a few tips for beginners. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Jon Swanson, on Art Beat. Original air date: 05/21/19. 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.