Art on the Air

A biweekly-ish interview show dedicated to Savannah, Georgia’s artists, musicians, and authors. Each episode will feature a guest in conversation about their philosophy, practice, and current projects, as well as their thoughts on the state of the arts in our community of Savannah. Hosted by Tamara Garvey (all shows published through Aug 16, 2022 were hosted by Rob Hessler, Gretchen Hilmers, and/or David Laughlin).

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Episodes

Art on the Air Presents Juneteenth with Amiri Farris

Lowcountry artist Amiri Farris has created a new image to commemorate Juneteenth, a digital print that he's giving away for free! Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the piece, why he decided to give it away, and why Emancipation Day is so important to him. As a bonus, we'll be broadcasting his new song Analogous Summer for the first time anywhere! Tune in!

Aug 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 101

Art on the Air Presents Timothy Harding + First Friday

We begin the show with a tribute to Rob's dad, Duke Hessler, who passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022 after a long illness. Then we dive into a discussion of First Friday and everything that Sulfur Studios and Arts Southeast has to offer, after which we play our Field Note with current On::View Artist in Residence Timothy Harding! Finally, we end the show touching on a few other local events happening during First Friday, including HYPE at Location Gallery, Starlandia Supply's 7-year anniversar...

Aug 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 100

Art on the Air Presents The Artists and the Truck + Samantha Mack

Two big interviews this week! First, we spoke with several members of The Artists and the Truck, a group of men whose history as friends and artists goes back over thirty years, about their current exhibition at Location Gallery. Then we chatted with Samantha Mack from her studio about her upcoming exhibition Through a Kaleidoscope. Although technically a thesis show for her MFA in painting, the artist is bringing a unique show of crochet and light to the gallery at Sulfur Studios. Tune in!...

Aug 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 99

Art on the Air Presents Childish Things at Rule of 3 Gallery

On this week's episode of Art on the Air, we're pleased to present our Field Note with Rule of 3 Gallery Director Stephanie "Sunshine" Forbes and her father Rob Forbes all about Rob's exhibition "Childish Things!" Raised in an orphanage, Rob Forbes childhood was a combination of moments of light and darkness. His latest exhibition at Rule of 3 Gallery is the kind of artistic and personal undertaking that is over fifty years in the making. Meanwhile, for Stephanie Forbes, as both curator of the s...

Aug 16, 2022•34 min•Ep. 98

Art on the Air Presents Kathryn Shriver

Kathryn Shriver is a fiber artist, but her use of beads and manufactured and found home goods makes such a qualification too limiting. Join us as we broadcast our Field Note from her space at Sulfur Studios, where the artist will discuss how her grandparents have inspired her work, using beads, and the unexpected reason for her forthcoming move to Pittsburgh. Tune in!

Aug 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 97

Art on the Air Presents SLAM + Circles of Hope + Frances Gootman

Jam-packed episode for you this week! We've got Charlie Ellis and Deborah Sherron Miller talking SLAM (Savannah Local Artist Market). We've got Joanne Morton talking Circles of Hope! AND we've got a bonus Field Note with Frances Gootman! Listen in!

Aug 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 96

Art on the Air Presents Gabe Torres

Gabe Torres is an artist who defies classification, both as a person and as an artist. She's a painter, a mother, a black woman, an environmentalist and so much more, and yet she doesn't fit easily into any box. Join us this week as we broadcast our Field Note with this exciting young creator, recorded live from her studio!

Aug 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 95

Art on the Air Presents Lila Klinck of Elate Apparel

Artist Lila Klinck of Elate Apparel has spent years in the grind, balancing creating her print making business with tending bar. Last year, however, she took the plunge and decided to lease a new space at 2105 Skidaway Road. Join us for this week's episode of Art on the Air as we air our on-location Field Note interview with Klinck, a fascinating tale of hard work, perseverance, and community partnerships that you won't want to miss!

Aug 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 94

Art on the Air Presents Monica Jane Frisell & Adam Scher of the Nomadic Photo Ark

Monica Jane Frisell & Adam Scher have been driving around the United States in a truck, hauling a custom trailer that they've converted into a darkroom and office. At each stop, they're recording stories and taking portraits of the locals, compiling them for their series, "Portrait of US." This month, the pair have brought "the Ark" to Savannah as part of the On::View Residency at Sulfur Studios, and we're delighted to share our Field Note with them for this week's episode of Art on the Air!...

Aug 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 93

Art on the Air Presents Ben Copperwheat

One of the most unique artists in Savannah, Ben Copperwheat's screen printed images and fashion presents bold colors and vibrant ideas. Join us for this week's episode of Art on the Air as we speak with this UK-born artist about the inspirations behind his work, his time in the New York City fashion world, and how he ended up settling in a small town in the south. Tune in!

Aug 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 92

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