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: ...
Jan 27, 2021•22 min•Ep. 32
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.
Jan 27, 2021•10 min•Ep. 31
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? An...
Jan 27, 2021•40 min•Ep. 30
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 f...
Jan 27, 2021•17 min•Ep. 29
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 ...
Jan 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 28
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 t...
Jan 27, 2021•14 min•Ep. 27
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 ex...
Jan 27, 2021•17 min•Ep. 26
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 Stonebe...
Jan 27, 2021•16 min•Ep. 25
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 t...
Jan 27, 2021•29 min•Ep. 24
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....
Jan 27, 2021•16 min•Ep. 23
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...
Jan 27, 2021•12 min•Ep. 22
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 Acou...
Jan 27, 2021•20 min•Ep. 21
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 Petril...
Jan 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 20
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 c...
Jan 27, 2021•29 min•Ep. 19
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 ...
Jan 27, 2021•34 min•Ep. 18
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...
Jan 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 17
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 p...
Jan 27, 2021•56 min•Ep. 16
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 WinonaMentalHealthProject@hotmail.com. ...
Jan 27, 2021•22 min•Ep. 15
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,...
Dec 18, 2020•12 min•Ep. 14
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...
Dec 18, 2020•14 min•Ep. 13
Every spring, the Midwest Music Fest Rolls into town bringing all sorts of talented musicians to the area from Minnesota, the surrounding states and beyond. One man helps us to look back on the musicians that have graced these stages in the past through his art. That man is Jeff Morgan and through his sketches, paintings and photographs you can relive the excitement of past performances. I sat down with Jeff at the Winona Public Library where his work is being shown through the month of May. Jef...
Dec 18, 2020•39 min•Ep. 12
Today on Art Beat we catch up with Joe Davis. I say caught up with him specifically because Joe is a very busy guy. He’s a poet, spoken word artist and an educator. He also fronts his own band, does speaking and performance engagements all over the country and has new and evolving shows coming out all the time, in fact, there’s too much to list here. So let’s hear it from the man himself. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with Joe Davis on Art Beat. Original air date: 05/07/19. Art Beat is written and produce...
Dec 18, 2020•27 min•Ep. 11
Interview with artist Anna Metcalfe on her exhibit at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum titled, Upstream. Original air date: 02/05/19. 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.
Dec 18, 2020•22 min•Ep. 10
Today on Art Beat we talk to Blake & Jennifer about the film Voices of the Winona Armory, which was shown at this years Frozen River Film Festival. We talked to them about how long the film took, who helped make it, and a little about the Historical Society. This is Kj with Blake and Jennifer on Art Beat. Original air date: 04/16/19. 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 Cultu...
Dec 18, 2020•15 min•Ep. 9
On this episode of Art Beat, we continue our coverage of Frozen River Film Festival. First, we’ll hear from Mark Brown, director of Gaelynn Lea - The Songs We Sing. The Songs We Sing follows Duluth musician Gaelynn Lea as she embarks on her first tour. Next, we'll hear from Brenda Piekarski, director of Waterway Jay. Waterway Jay profile's one man's pledge to paddle all of Minnesota's state water trails in an effort to raise awareness of water pollution. I'm Willard Huyck and you're listening to...
Dec 18, 2020•15 min•Ep. 8
Ancient bluffs, primordial rivers and secret underground worlds... Today on Art Beat we continue our coverage of the 2019 Frozen River Film Festival. On this episode I talk to one of the Emmy winning producers of the film, Decoding the Driftless. Producer George Howe talks with us about the challenges of making the film along with the beauty and wonder of the driftless area that the film captures. Get ready for a journey through the driftless area as I talk to producer George Howe. I’m Bill Ston...
Dec 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 7
Today on Art Beat we talk to director Crystal Hegge on her film Building Soil and to a few students who were apart of the Great River Shakespeare Festival and helped produce the film Cassandra. We talk to them individually about each film and find out what they are about, while also hearing how they feel with the films being shown at the Frozen River Film Festival. This is KJ with Crystal Hegge and the Shakespeare students on Art Beat. Original air date: 04/02/19. Art Beat is written and produce...
Dec 18, 2020•20 min•Ep. 6
On this episode of Art Beat, we continue our coverage of Frozen River Film Festival. First, we’ll hear from Cy Dodson, director of Beneath the Ink. Beneath the Ink documents an Appalachian tattoo artist and his offer to remove obscene tattoos from former hate group members for no charge. Next, we’ll hear from Nick Clausen, director of Wolf House. Wolf House tells the story of an artistically vibrant and unique home in Minneapolis and its recent sale. I’m Willard Huyck and you’re listening to Art...
Dec 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 5
On today’s Art Beat we go once again to the Frozen River Film Festival to talk to Director/Animator Robert Jersak. Two of Robert’s films were included in the festival this year. The first film, Kidtasia, is an animated short using only music that Robert’s daughter had made on his tablet. The second film, Big Women is a fun play on the themes of the book Little Women. We talked to Robert about his inspiration for these films as well as the themes and his artistic process. I’m Bill Stoneberg, with...
Dec 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 4
Today on Art Beat we talk to director Greg Ivan Smith about his two short films Glasgow & Hummingbird, which were shown at this year's Frozen River Film Festival. We talk to Greg about his inspiration, his process and the message he would like to convey. Here's KQAL's KJ, with filmmaker Greg Smith on Art Beat. Original air date: 02/26/19. 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 ...
Dec 18, 2020•38 min•Ep. 3
