5 Questions- A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast

Ep. 74- Miriam Ruiz Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Miriam Ruiz.  Miriam Ruiz is an art museum educator with […]

Ep. 73- Second Synthesis Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we're doing a little something different. Brett, Sarah and I chat about […]

Ep. 72- Ilene Berman Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we're talking with Ilene Berman. Ilene has a durational arts practice aimed […]

Ep. 71- Kalaija Mallery Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Kalaija Mallery. Kalaija Mallery is the Artistic Director of The […]

Ep. 70- Kevin Harris Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Kevin Harris. Kevin Harris is an experimental artist with a […]

Ep. 69- Katherine Poole-Jones Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Katherine Poole-Jones. Katherine Poole-Jones is Associate Professor of Art History […]

Ep. 68 Jessica Mannisi Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we're talking with Jessica Mannisi. Jessica is a St. Louis-based curator, arts […]

Ep. 67- Jodi Kolpakov Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Jodi Kolpakov. Jodi is a multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and foodie […]

Ep. 66.- Myrina Otey-Myton Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Myrina ‘Renaissance' Otey-Myton. Myrina is a fashion, portrait and event […]

Ep. 65- Mee Jey `Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Mee Jey. Mee Jey is a multidisciplinary Indian artist concerned […]

Ep. 64- Melon Press Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Melon Press' Sophia Malone and Dan Madrigal! MelonPress is a […]

Ep. 63- Occupy Vacancy (Brianna McIntyre and André Fuqua) Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we're talking with Occupy Vacancy's Brianna McIntyre […]

Ep. 62- Troy Sherman (Midwest Art Quarterly) Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Midwest Art Quarterly's Troy Sherman! Troy Sherman […]

Ep. 61- Tim Portlock Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Tim Portlock! Tim Portlock’s current work combines special effects software […]

Ep. 60- Synthesis Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we're doing a little something different. Brett, Sarah and I chat about our […]

Ep. 59- Emily Elhoffer Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we're talking with Emily Elhoffer. Emily Elhoffer is an interdisciplinary artist whose […]

Ep. 58 – Lyndsey Scott Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Lyndsey Scott! Lyndsey is an artist singer, community builder, […]

Ep. 57- cool WIP Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Nick Schleicher and Marina May of cool WIP Podcast. Cool […]

Ep. 56- Gretchen Wagner Gretchen L. Wagner is a curator, art historian, and writer based in St. Louis. She has completed projects featuring modern and contemporary art at institutions internationally, including the St. Louis Art Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Pulitzer Arts Foundation, WIELS Centre d’Art Contemporain, Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, International Print Center […]

Ep. 55- Cunst Gallery Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Cunst Gallery. Cunst Gallery is a house in Marine Villa, […]

Ep. 54 – Shawn Burkard Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Shawn Burkard. Shawn received his BFA from Webster University, […]

Ep 53. Jordan McGirk Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Jordan McGirk! Jordan McGirk received his BFA in Studio Art […]

Ep. 52- Amanda Verbeck Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Amanda Verbeck!  Micro and macro, universal and personal, large and […]

Ep. 51- Adrian Aquilino Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Adrian Aquilino. Adrian Aquilino is an artist exploring the formal […]

Ep. 50- MK Stallings Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with MK Stallings. MK Stallings is a poet, educator, and community […]

Ep. 49- Roseann Weiss Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode we're talking with Roseann Weiss. Roseann has over 30 years of experience […]

Ep. 48- Aeron Bergman and Alejandra Salinas Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Aeron Bergman and Alejandra Salinas . Bergman […]

Ep. 47- Evan and Stacey Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Evan and Stacey. Evan and Stacey are a collaborative […]

Ep. 46- Chloe West Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Chloe West.  Chloe West is a visual artist born in […]

Ep 45- Simiya Sudduth Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Simiya Sudduth.  Simiya is a mother, visual artist, spiritual and […]

Ep 44- Terry Suhre Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode: Terry Suhre. Suhre holds a B.F.A. in Painting from the University of Illinois- […]

Ep 43- Asma Kazmi Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode we're talking with Asma Kazmi. Asma Kazmi is a research-based artist who combines […]

Local Artist Roundtable 2021 (MAPS and Critical Mass for the Visual Arts) Video: Audio: Midwest Artist Project Services (MAPS) and Critical Mass for the Visual Arts partnered to present this virtual local artist roundtable on Thursday, May 20 at 6:00 pm. The conversation centered on the impact of the pandemic on artists and reimagining creative […]

5 Questions is a program by Critical Mass for the Visual Arts - a nonprofit, self-formed visual arts collaborative dedicated to promoting, enhancing and initiating contemporary visual art in the St. Louis region. 

5 Questions – Lola Ogbara Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, Lola Ogbara.  Lola Ayisha Ogbara (cultural worker/ artist) born and raised in […]

5 Questions – Mike Behle Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode: Mike Behle. Michael Behle is an artist, educator, and community arts […]

5 Questions- WORK/PLAY Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with WORK/PLAY. WORK/PLAY is an interdisciplinary design duo based in St. Louis, […]

5 Questions – Tiffany Sutton Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Tiffany Sutton. Photographer Tiff J. Sutton was born in […]

5 Questions – Emma Vidal Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Emma Vidal. The evocative drawings and sculptures by Emma […]

5 Questions- Julia Curran Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Julia Curran. Julia Curran’s work explores myth, gender constructs, and […]

5 Questions- Shabez Jamal Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode, we’re talking with Shabez Jamal. Donny Bradfield (b.1992, St. Louis) better known […]

5 Questions- Dail Chambers Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Dail Chambers. Dail Chambers is a visual artist and creative […]

5 Questions- Juan William Chávez Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Juan William Chávez. Juan William Chávez is an artist […]

5 Questions – Marina Peng Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Marina Peng. Marina Peng is a multimedia installation artist. […]

COVID-19 Local Artist Roundtable Presented by Midwest Artist Project Services and Critical Mass for the Visual Arts On Wednesday April 29, Midwest Artist Project Services and Critical Mass partnered to present a virtual local artist roundtable on Zoom. The interactive conversation centered on the impact of COVID-19 on local artists and will asked: how are […]

Note: This episode was recorded before stay-at-home orders were issued. We are currently practicing social distancing. 5 Questions- Janie Stamm Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. […]

5 Questions- Rachel Youn Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Rachel Youn. Rachel Youn’s (b. 1994, Abington, PA) solo exhibitions […]

5 Questions – José Garza Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizingtheir respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode, we’re talking with José Garza. José Guadalupe Garza was born along the […]

5 Questions- Jeremy Rabus Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Jeremy Rabus. Jeremy Rabus is a painter who lives and […]

5 Questions – Wassan Al-Khudhairi Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld. This episode, we’re talking with Wassan Al-Khudhairi. Wassan Al-Khudhairi is the Chief Curator […]

5 Questions- Yowshien Kuo Welcome listeners to 5 Questions: A Critical Mass for the Visual Arts Podcast in which we ask 5 questions of our interviewees aimed at positioning and contextualizing their respective bodies of work within the St. Louis artworld.This episode, we’re talking with Yowshien Kuo. Yowshien Kuo is a multimedia artist currently living […]