PGH Art Talk

Art Talk returns after a long pandemic hiatus! Rachael Caskey joins your host RJ Kozain to discuss her work which involves acrylics, digital art, and textiles. They dive into religion, the supernatural, mental health, Christina Aguilera and more! You don't want to miss the return of PGH Museums Art Talk. Learn more about Rachael at https://rachaelcaskey.com Support our work! Become a Sustaining Supporter at https://www.pghmuseums.org/support The following music was used for this media project: Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de

RJ talks with TD Projects about her upcoming monthly salon, The Bloomfield Garden Club, on this week's Art Talk! More information available at https://pghmuseums.org/reviews/the-bloomfield-garden-club-project?rq=tina%20dillman TD Projects (Tina Dillman, independent artist and curator) in partnership with Burning Well (Bill Julin, Bloomfield Resident) will be launching the Bloomfield Garden Club (BGC), a monthly salon highlighting local artists in residence working in #dance, #music, #comedy, #literary, visual, and/or #performance #art. They are excited to announce their line-up with August Artists-in-Residence: Naomi Chambers (visual), Betty Douglas w/ Rex Trimm (music), and John Musser w/ Scott Andrew (performance); September Artists-in-Residence: Tara Fay Coleman (visual), Clara Kent (music), and Shana Simmons (dance), October Artists-in-Residence: Betty Douglas w/ Rex Trimm (music), Jesse Factor w/ Scott Andrew (performance), and Christiane Leach (visual). See Less

RJ talks with Aaron Jack about his upcoming exhibit at The Soap Gallery in Youngstown Ohio on this week's Art Talk! Exhibit information below. ART EVENT, “Carbon Connection” July 25 & 26 ~ August 1 & 2 Rice Paper and Sumi Ink + Multimedia https://www.facebook.com/events/1626980214117487/ Youngstown, Ohio - July 25th, 26th & Aug 1, 2, 2020 - Artist Aaron Jack will challenge your thinking about what it means to connect meaningfully with yourself and others in a time of physical isolation. Live Event!! Covid Aware @ The Soap Gallery 117 S Champion St, Youngstown, Ohio 44503 ● Private Gallery Experience! Scheduled viewings (1-4 people) allow for mindful reflection. ● The Art Carbon Connection: Carbon is the basis of all life on earth. Carbon is the base of the ink and visual artforms in this show. Our connections to one another are transmitted through music, feeling, movement, visuals, words and more. How do these connections form and flow in a time of physical isolation and distance? The brush and ink in the hand of Aaron Jack has been tuned to explore those relationships. Carbon Connection invites you to share the ephemeral moments of life in relating, connecting, and creating. ● The Scene Enjoy more LIVE ART outside of the gallery where you can chat, dance to live-streamed music and observe live painting in action! (small groups with distance) Schedule your time! https://aaronjack8491.setmore.com/ About the Show Aaron Jack invites you into his 4 month Quarantine Art journey as he follows his brush, his heart, and his breath into an unexpected universe of connection and inspiration. As the whole world goes online, a community of artists and art lovers comes alive. New forms emerge - improvisational, collaborative, layered. Merging visual arts, music, dance, mindfulness and more. Carbon connections transforming digital divides.

Welcome to the Manchester Growing Together Garden, home to one of Pittsburgh's newest public art murals, "Mustard Seed Faith". Join us as we speak to the artists and document the creation of this beautiful giant rooster and learn what it means to the community. Special thanks to the artists, Shane Pilster and Max Gonzales, the garden, and Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project. Do you like stories like this? Consider supporting PGH Museums by becoming a member at pghmuseums.org/join Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

PGH Museums launched in November 2019. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the expert knowledge of Sidekick Media Services. Michael Sorg, one of the owners of Sidekick Media Services talks about the projects he’s worked on through the years, how museums can work through periods of economic shutdown, and how his company helped launch the PGH Museums Project. Learn more on this week’s Covid Conversation. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist Derek Peel left Pittsburgh to visit her partner's family in rural Pennsylvania, outside of Erie. Then... Covid-19 struck. She's now adjusting back to rural life after years of living in the city, she's low on art supplies yet is selling more art. Has covid created new opportunities for her? Listen to Derek Peel's story on Covid Conversations. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Special Guest: Derek Peel.

Pittsburgh musician Jeremy Caywood is stuck at home, alone, and out of work. Covid-19 has taken its toll as it has with many of us. It hasn't stopped Jeremy. He's taken to Facebook Live every Thursday evening. He's growing his fan base. He's entertaining Pittsburgh in their homes and bringing comfort to others living in isolation. Listen to Jeremy's story on Covid Conversations. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Comedian, actor, and entertainer, Ian Insect explains how he is using Instagram live to connect Pittsburgh creatives in a time of trial and uncertainty. Ian joins Brian to discuss how the online showcase of talent on Instagram has been received by the audience, how he is coping with social distancing as an artist, how he is trying to help others, and the importance of community during a difficult time. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How can murals painted in the 1930’s and 1940’s reflect the trials of living through an epidemic? The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka’s Anna Doering joined Brian to discuss this, how the society is engaging people during a time they cannot visit the murals themselves, how she is personally finding ways to keep herself going and much more! Request tickets for a late mother’s day celebration once tours begin rolling again or order something fun online at https://vankamurals.org/shop/ Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Andrew Gardner, general manager of the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds joins this week's conversation. The Thunderbirds are Pittsburgh's professional ultimate Frisbee team an can be found at pghthunderbirds.com. Andrew discusses how he and the team are navigating an unprecedented situation, the Covid-19 pandemic. Andrew talks about things the team is doing to keep fans engaged, interested and craving more action. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

RJ Kozain, the host of art talk meets Brian Crawford, the host of the Covid Conversations series fort he first time on camera. RJ discusses how he is handling the entire situation as both a musician, and a podcast host. He discusses the benefits of having loved ones around him, working through the pandemic remaining employed, and a lot of eye rolling. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Janie McKirgan is the executive director of the Jimmy Stewart Museum and she has a task ahead of her, generating enthusiasm in a museum you can't go to. Closed because of the Covid-19 stay at home order. All of this has happened on the eve of the museum's 25th anniversary. How is Janie coping? What is she working on during this time of social distancing? Has she snuck in late at night to experience a "night at the museum" moment? What is her favorite Jimmy Stewart movie? We answer all of this and more with this Covid Conversation. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Willy James joins Brian Crawford get distracted talking about ADHD/ADD in the second episode of our special series, Covid Conversations. Willy and Brian, both dealing with the condition talk about the impact it has had on their lives and their work. Willy mentions how meditation has helped him in his journey and how he is taking full advantage of the stay at home order to expand his content and reach new people. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bob Freyer joins Brian Crawford to discuss life in quarantine in the first episode of our special series, Covid Conversations. Bob talks about working from home, enjoying more time with family, dealing with struggles in a lacking of art supplies, live streaming, and more. Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing! Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

PGHArtTalk this week with filmmaker Willy James! We talk film making, meditation, Rick Sebak and more! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite #podcasts. Find out more about Willy James at https://pittsburghcool.club/ You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

PGHArtTalk this week with the Great Pittsburgh Arts Council's Artist Relations Manager, #artist Christiane Leach! Catch the full episode here: #Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite #podcasts. Find out more about Madame Dolores at https://www.madamechristianedolores.com/ You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

PGHArtTalk this week with 2916 City Paper "best local visual artist", #artist Bob Freyer, and his Durty Art! Find out more about Bob Freyer at https://durtyart.com/about-durty/ Find members only exclusive content with Bob Freyer at pghmuseums.org/members! You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Bryan McCormick takes PGH Museums into his studio, GalleryBry! Bryan gives us an in-depth look into the process he goes through in creating art as part of our member's only section. Be sure to join PGH Museums to access the member's only content. Find out more about Bryan McCormick at http://Gallerybry.etsy.com Find members only exclusive content with Bryan McCormick at pghmuseums.org/members! You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Anna and Taylor of Slowdanger, a multidisciplinary dance entity discuss community, ways to connect the viewer and the artist while performing, music, where they've been and more! Find members only exclusive content with Slowdanger at pghmuseums.org/members! Find out more about Slowdanger at http://www.slowdangerslowdanger.com/. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Nikky Bacon takes us into her studio and shows us glow in the dark art in the member's only video!

Steve Pearce takes PGH Museums into his home which has been gobbled up by his studio... literally, on the walls, the floor. It's immersive! Learn about Steve's art, and his feelings on art culture including graffiti. Find members only exclusive content with Steve Pearce at pghmuseums.org/members! You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Zach Brown talks about his journey through the art world, his current monsters collection and more! Find members only exclusive content with Zach Brown at pghmuseums.org/members! Find out more about Zach Brown at https://derekpeel.website/. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

This is our inaugural episode of Art Talk - where we sit down with the artists behind some of the art installations available through our directory at PGH Museums. For this episode, RJ talks with artist Derek Peel about the inspiration and art that is part of the Get Well Soon exhibit at 707 Gallery. Find out more about Derek Peel at https://derekpeel.website/. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/ Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (https://trustarts.org/) Special Guest: Derek Peel.

Nick Paradise shares some behind-the-scenes information about what goes into the annual holiday display at Kennywood, and more! Find out more about Kennywood's Holiday Lights at https://www.kennywood.com/holidaylights. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/

Dan Kuhn talks about the teaching studio, retail space, and fine arts gallery that is Ton Pottery in Millvale. He shares some insight on the beginnings of Ton Pottery - including some of the inspiration behind the unique name, the importance of the arts, how PGH Museums is helping local artists, and more! Find out more about Ton Pottery at https://www.tonpottery.com/. You can also find out more about PGH Museums at https://pghmuseums.org/