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17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
Going to the museum isn’t something that we can do during the stay at home order, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy museums and art from our own home. Today on Art Beat we talk to Dave Casey, Assistant Curator of Education and Exhibitions at the MMAM. Dave tells us about some programs and events the museum has put online and also how we can enjoy some exhibits from the comfort of our own homes. Original air date: 05/12/20.
As we all know, students all over and at all levels have been attending classes remotely due to Covid 19. Because of this students are now attending landmark experiences such as graduation remotely online. The Winona State Art and Design Department is no different and have created a virtual reality version of their Senior Exhibition. Today on Art Beat we hear from three of the students featured in this years exhibition, which is available to view online through this Sunday May 10th. You can look up Watkins Gallery on Facebook for more details on how to view the exhibit. In addition there is also a zoom reception planned for tomorrow, Wednesday May 5th. Join us as we discuss the 2020 WSU Art and Design online Virtual Reality Senior Show, with three talented young artists, on Art Beat.
Today on Art Beat we dive into some Minnesota made films from the 2020 FRFF. First, 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. Then, Matt talks to former KQAL Music Director Caleb Hammel about his film, The Living Driftless which takes a look at the driftless region with outdoor recreation as a jumping off point. So stick around, as KQAL’s Matt Drewry takes us to the FRFF, on Art Beat.
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 economics class. Brynn joins us to discuss her artistic process and participating in the Frozen River Film Fest.
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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 filmmaker Mary Farrell about the history of the backdrops and the challenges that came with preserving them.
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.
In 1995 large numbers of deformed frogs were discovered in MN, it was talked about a lot in the media and people were concerned about something in the water causing it. Learn what filmmaker Matthew Bluhm found out while making his film, “Mystery in the Wetlands”, which was part of the 2020 Frozen River Film Fest. Original air date: 02/18/20.
Today on Art Beat we talk Winona State University’s 30th annual Dancescape performance. Joining us today is Tatum Reitter, publicity assistant and a dancer and choreographer in this year’s Dancescape. We are also joined by Taylor Storlie and Jayde Grass who are also dancers and choreographers for the show. I’m Bill Stoneberg, and this, is Art Beat.
On this episode of Art Beat we dig into the 3rd annual Battle of the Brushes event at Island City Brewing. Battle of the Brushes is a live art competition to benefit the Women’s Resource Center of Winona. Today on Art Beat we hear from Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center, Crystal Hegge. Crystal fills us in on all the details about the Battle of the Brushes event and also lets us know a little more about all the things the Women’s Resource Center does for our community. Stick around for Crystal Hegge, Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center, on Art Beat. Original air date: 12/10/19.
