October 1, 2026
This week April Behnke, Paul Loughney, Beth Humphrey, and Michael Wille join us to talk about their work in the upcoming group exhibition Material Moves. The exhibition is a survey of contemporary artists exploring a variety of materials and process’s to create dynamic abstract works.
The exhibition opens on Friday October 9th, from 6-9 PM at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL.
April Behnke: Website/Instagram
Paul Loughney: Website/Instagram
Beth Humphrey: Website/Instagram
Michael Wille: Website/Instagram
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2026
This week Gina Hunt, Neil Callander, Ellie Dale Anderson, Bill Conger, and Jason Rafferty join us to talk about their work in the upcoming group exhibition Material Moves. The exhibition is a survey of contemporary artists exploring a variety of materials and process’s to create dynamic abstract works.
The exhibition opens on Friday October 9th, from 6-9 PM at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL.
Gina Hunt: Website/Instagram
Neil Callander: Website/Instagram
Ellie Dale Anderson: Website/Instagram
Bill Conger: Website/Instagram
Jason Rafferty: Website/Instagram
Read MoreJuly 10, 2026
This week Erika b. Hess returns to the podcast to talk about the Chautauqua Visual Arts Program at the Chautauqua Institution. The program, which was founded in 1909, features a residency program, visiting artists and faculty, public lectures, and exhibitions by professional and emerging artists at The Fowler-Kellogg Art Center & Strohl Art Center.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2025
Erika b. Hess joins us once again to talk discuss her recent paintings for her solo exhibition Between Worlds that opens at Studio Break Gallery on October 4 from 5-8 PM.
Erika is the host of I Like Your Work Podcast and Director of Visual Arts at the Chautauqua School of Art.
Erika has been featured on Studio Break episodes: #207, #266, #314, & #328
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
This week Paul Loughey, Eric Palmerlee, and Steven Rudin join the podcast to discuss: Transformation, a survey of collage and the development of personal language. Artists featured: Andrew Almeter, Allan Bealy, Andrea Burgay, Andrés Gamiochipi, Lars Henkel, Danila Ilabaca, Eva Lake, Paul Loughney, Eric Palmerlee, Somsara Reilly, Steven Rudin, Steve Tierney, and Paloma Trecka.
You can purchase copies of Transformation by visiting Amazon. For additional information about Transformation, please send inquiries to Aqulamb.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2025
This week Jan Brandt joins us once again to talk about her vibrant and colorful mixed media and site specific installation works that combine painting, fabric, and mixed media.
Jan has an exhibition entitled “Between Stillness and Growth ” that opens Friday March 7th 6-8PM at The Camp Gallery in North Miami FL; the exhibition runs March 7th- April 4th.
Read MoreKendra Bulgrin joins the podcast to discuss her paintings, which include portrait and figurative works, miniatures, and animals as a means of exploring themes of identity, home, and nature.
Read MoreThis week Dana Sikkila returns to the podcast to discuss the latest from The 410 Project, a contemporary art gallery and experimental space located in Mankato, MN.
Read MoreThis week Jason Franz, director of Manifest, joins the podcast to discuss the history and formation of the Cincinnati nonprofit since it’s inception in 2004.
Read MoreJoshua Cox joins us from the Peoria Art Guild to talk a bit about the history of the guild and share some insight into the new education program which offers guided tours, studio courses, and professional workshops for practicing artists.
Read MoreThis week Kendra Paitz, Director and Chief Curator of Illinois State University Galleries joins us to talk about the new exhibition venue and the current survey exhibition of paintings by Walter Robinson from 1979-2014 entitled “Paintings and Other Indulgences.”
Read MoreThis week Dana Sikkila Murphy joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of her studio practice, printmaking, mixed media work, and installation.
Read MoreThis week Allison Lacher & Jeff Robinson of Demo Project in Springfield Illinois join Dave to discuss past, current, and future exhibitions while shedding light on the mission of the alternative space.
Read MoreThis week Richard Holland joins the podcast, he’s a founding member of Bad at Sports, a podcast which started in Chicago and has since grown to global proportions with over 30 contributors and expanding the discussion around Contemporary Art through interviews, panel discussions, exhibition reviews and more.
Read MoreNathan Meltz joins us to discuss the Screenprint Biennial which will feature 30 Contemporary Printmakers exploring the medium of screen printing in a wide range that includes traditional approaches, installation, animation and more.
Read MoreBrian Frink joins the podcast to talk about recent studio work and to discuss RACA or Rural America Contemporary Art, an art organization he formed a few years ago.
Read MoreThis week Mark Harold Ponder joins the podcast to discuss Box 13 Artspace, a multifunctional contemporary art space in Houston that hosts a variety of exhibitions with a diverse art membership.
Read MoreThis week Brian Frink makes his way back to the podcast to discusses his trip to France in search of the Black Madonnas and how it impacted his studio work.
Read MoreThis week Schuyler Maehl joins the podcast to discuss his early work and his time living in Iceland.
Read MoreThis week Kendra Paitz (Violet Poe Projects) returns to the podcast to discuss the exhibition she’s curated for Illinois State University entitled The House of the Seven Gables, based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel from 1851.
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