Justin and Chandell sit down for the season 2 finale with local florist and designer Lexi Clark, owner of Lexi Lou Floral. They discuss Lexi's journey through art, design, flowers, and events, the importance of telling your color story, and her passion for landscaping and community.
Justin and Chandell sit down with local artist Nancy Walter to discuss her experience as both an artist and a museum director in Minot. They talk about the importance of making mistakes, the benefit of collaborating with others, the challenge of reaching new audiences in a small community, and how we can break down barriers to encourage increased arts participation.
Kellie Harvey, of Kellie Photography, joins Justin and Chandell to discuss how her passion for photography developed accidentally as she learned the ropes of social media marketing. Kellie looks back on her experience coordinating the AARP murals in downtown Minot, how she's watched the murals give new life to underutilized spaces, and how they've become important landmarks for her and other local photographers. Kellie discusses her passion for empowering women through her work and about the joy...
Dr. Erik Anderson, professor of strings and co-director of the MSU String Ensemble, joins Justin and Chandell to talk about the valuable role that creatives play within society, his passion for sharing knowledge and experience through music, and why he prefers playing in community orchestras where connection takes precedence over perfection. He shares his excitement about the upcoming Community Rocks concert and about his involvement with the Minot Strings Academy.
Elizabeth Sund of Sundbakes joins Justin and Chandell to talk about how strategic problem-solving led to her ability to make a living as a food artist. We talk about her creative process, how she decides what's "cake-able," her love of public speaking, and the power of prioritizing peace.
Local artist and graphic designer Roxi Mathis joins Justin and Chandell to discuss her rural upbringing in Amadon, ND and the impact that ranch life and familial influences have had on her artistic journey and her works. Roxi reflects on Minot’s welcoming arts environment, on the value of living in a community with accessible arts experiences, and shares her excitement about her newest projects.
Executive Director of International Music Camp, Director of the Minot Community Concert Band, Minot Symphony Orchestra musician, and community organizer Tim Baumann joins Justin and Chandell to talk about how his varied work and projects intersect and are propelled by a desire to meet people where they're at and to help our community grow in meaningful ways. We talk about Tim's experiences living and teaching in both rural and urban environments and what he has taken from those experiences to cu...
Minot State University professor Sarah Honerman joins Justin and Chandell to discuss how her personal background in theatre brought her to teaching at Minot State University and being selected to help revive the MSU theatre program. We discuss the unique collaborative atmosphere that occurs in rural art-making and Sarah shares her excitement about upcoming collaborative programming with Western Plains Opera and shows she’d like to bring to the MSU stage.
Justin and Chandell are joined by MSU art professor and co-founder and co-organizer of NOTSTOCK, Bill Harbort to discuss his journey from working as a commercial artist in New York City to teaching and creating in Minot, and how that transition has given him increased opportunities to explore making art that is intrinsically inspired. We discuss the ability of the arts to inform and transform our personal perspectives, and the value of increasing access to artistic experiences for rural students...
In this episode of the Minot Arts Podcast, Justin and Chandell sit down with Dr. Emerson Eads, composer, conductor and Director of Choral Activities at MSU, to learn about his artistic journey and how he found his passion for creating "sonic spaces". They discuss the impact that invested educators can have on their students, the dedication and personal sacrifice rural communities infuse into their productions, and explore the balance between embracing progress and the value of honoring creative ...
Join us for a conversation with the Executive Director of the Minot Symphony Orchestra, Ellen Fenner. Ellen discusses how her desire to make a little extra money to buy a cello for her daughter led her to her dream job- serving our community by bringing high-caliber programming to the Magic City. We talk about the creative opportunities that small budgets provide, the responsibility that Minot has to provide arts experiences for our rural neighbors, and what she's excited to share with audiences...
In the season one finale of the Minot Arts Podcast, Justin and Chandell sit down to answer the questions that they’ve been asking podcast guests all season. They walk us through their personal arts backgrounds, reflect on the role that perspective plays in creating, sharing, and interpreting art, and chat about what’s coming up this fall for the Minot Area Council of the Arts.
Local photographer and artist, Aaron Michels, sits down with Justin and Chandell to discuss how he got started in art and photography, the challenges of being a photographer in the digital age, and the importance of not selling yourself short.
Minot artist and Artists on Main Street grant recipient, Mackenzie Ploof, joins Justin and Chandell to talk about her affinity towards creation as a foundation to her personal storytelling, the collaborative atmosphere of Minot’s art community, and shares some info about her upcoming Troll Stroll project in Downtown Minot and her solo exhibit at the Taube Museum of Art.
Local musician, Erik M. Anderson, joins Justin and Chandell to discuss his musical influences, the fluidity between musical genres, and how he enjoys allowing his work to transcend the expected. Erik discusses his experience of bringing his Electric Cello Concerto to ND students as a MACA ARP grantee, and gives his advice to young musicians.
Local sing-songwriting Chloe Marie joins Justin and Chandell to discuss the origins of her passion and her pursuit of music. She talks about how a shift in her educational path made her a better artist, and gives us a sneak peak at some new, upcoming work.
High school teacher and Artistic Director of MSU Summer Theatre, Chad Gifford, joins Justin and Chandell to talk about the theatre's deep roots in Minot and its legacy of providing a uniquely comprehensive experience for its cast and crew. He discusses the importance of Arts exposure in education for students of all ages, and gives us the scoop on what we can look forward to in the upcoming summer season of performances.
Local artist Katie Dotson joins Justin and Chandell for a fun chat about her background in the arts, the ironic nature of memes as a response to societal stressors, the inclusive atmosphere of Minot’s arts community, and generously gives shout outs to many of her Minot favorites! Listeners can find Katie’s art at www.KDdesigns.art , on Instagram @kdmakesart, or on Main Street in Downtown Minot on July 13th at Arts in the City: Thursdays Downtown.
Artist and Director of the Northwest Arts Center, Greg Vettel, joins Justin and Chandell to discuss the arts as a process of “Making Something Mean Something”, the reflective nature of art and the creator’s environment, our relationship with technology in our understanding and expression of place and community, the impact of the arts on rural reinvestment trends, the history of the Northwest Arts Center, and it’s pivotal role in stewarding Minot State University’s art collection and bringing art...
Local Artist and Executive Director of the Minot chapter of Together With Veterans, Randy McDonald, joins Justin and Chandell to discuss the therapeutic benefits of creative activity, his history with using art to “come out of the hole” of mental illness, and how he is working to help others reestablish connection with themselves and their communities through the arts.
Katie Ortman, Program Manager at Arts Midwest, sits down with Justin and Chandell to talk about her work with the World Fest program, the benefits of cultural exchange, particularly in rural communities, and the importance of showing up.
Chandell and Justin sit down to talk with Okra Playground ’s Päivi Hirvonen and Veikko Muikku to discuss their personal journeys toward using music to share and celebrate their Finnish traditions through Okra Playground’s unique electro-folk sound with audiences all over the world. They speak on the important role that music education played in their lives, the band’s collaborative and research-based creative process, the rich musical traditions that are woven into the history of Finnish culture...
Local artist Arvin K. Davis Jr. joins Justin and Chandell to discuss creativity’s inherently compulsive nature, finding inspiration and renewed artistic freedom in the seemingly absurd, confronting the vulnerability of pursuing art as a profession, his perspective on the evolution of Minot’s arts ecosystem, and the hard work and collaboration that goes into building a sustainable arts hub in a growing rural community. Arvin reflects on the debut of the Candy Clown experience, shares an update on...
Mixed media fiber artist and Executive Director of the Taube Museum of Art, Rachel Alfaro, joins Justin and Chandell to discuss finding and following her passion for art, and how that journey led this native-Floridian to discovering her place in Minot’s art world. She discusses her philosophy of giving ALL artists a platform to share their works and gives us the run-down of upcoming exhibits at the Taube, their arts education programming, and shares her excitement about part of an international ...
Episode 1: In the Minot Arts Podcast premier, Justin and Chandell chat with local artist, community organizer, and co-owner of Prairie Sky Breads, Jazmine Schultz. Jazmine discusses her experience growing up as a creative in a rural environment, her passion for cultivating community, the benefits and challenges presented to artists in smaller communities and leaves us all with some inspiration and advice on how to be better champions of the arts in our local art scenes.
