Art on the Air

Art on the Air Presents Toni Hazel

Toni Hazel has spent years studying spirituality, creating an artistic style that marries his creative practice and his views on God.

 

Join us for this week's episode of Art on the Air as the young artist shares his personal journey, from growing up in a strict Judeo-Christian environment, to exploring comics and cartoons as a means of escape, to finally find a place where he felt free to be himself with his artwork.

 

A powerful conversation not to be missed!

Art on the Air Presents Jon Field + Emily Earl + Jim Bailey

Three big guests on this week's episode of Art on the Air!

 

First, we spoke with Jon Field, the current On::View Resident at Sulfur Studios, about his Dada-inspired project "The Desiring Machine," and how the community is helping to create it.

 

Then we caught up with Sulfur Studios co-founder and Arts Southeast Executive Director Emily Earl about how the residency has evolved, including the recent addition of an apartment for residents to stay in while they're in Savannah.

 

And finally, we chatted with Jim Bailey from The Sentient Bean, where his exhibition "Interpretive Woodworking" is currently showing.

 

A jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss!

Art on the Air Presents Patrick Kelsey

This week, we're excited to present our far-reaching interview with Patrick Kelsey!

 

Kelsey is not only a founding member of both Georgians for the Arts and the Arts and Culture Alliance of Chatham County, but he was recently unanimously elected for a second term as Chairperson for the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC)! Join us as we take a deep dive into Kelsey's background, discuss the important role of the CAC in our local art community, and why more artists need to take advantage of the funding opportunities that the city has to offer (Spoiler Alert: There's money for the taking!).

 

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Art on the Air Presents Maxx Feist

Join us this week as we broadcast our Field Note with painter Maxx Feist!

 

The recent Savannah transplant just completed their new mural “Bird is the Word: The Monsters of Avondale,” and we were on hand to chat all about it!

 

Plus we delved into how Feist developed their unique artistic style, how music influences their work, and the differences between Savannah and Asheville.

 

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Art on the Air Presents Sharonna Ray

This week we're pleased to present our conversation with multi-disciplinary artist and Friends of African American Arts (FAAA) board member Sharonna Ray!

 

Inspired the death of her brother, Ray artfully recreates the desserts she shared with loved ones to speak on issues of intimacy and memory. Additionally, through FAAA, she works within the community to increase representation, and helps to inspire local youth as a elementary school art teacher.

 

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Art on the Air Presents Tamara Isaak-Harrington

On this week's episode we're excited to present our conversation with multidisciplinary artist Tamara Isaak-Harrington!

 

Born in Russia and adopted to the United States as a baby, Isaak-Harrington has spent a lifetime traveling to world, exploring music and art, and creating her own story. Join us as we delve into the background of this intriguing young artist!

Art on the Air Presents Betsy Cain

On this week's episode of Art on the Air we're pleased to present our Field Note with Betsy Cain, recorded on-location from her studio!

 

Cain is one of Savannah's most well-known and prolific artists, and during our conversation she opens up about her process for creating work for her latest exhibition "the nature of not knowing," on view now through March 19th at Laney Contemporary. Created entirely during the two years of the pandemic, the works showcase both her trademark style, and an artistic progression born of experiences that many of us can relate to.

 

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Art on the Air Presents Talking Smack with Eoley Mulally and Michael Mahaffey

Two guests together this week: We spoke with art world outsiders Eoley Mulally and Michael Mahaffey about taking chances, creating your own opportunities, and what Savannah needs to do to match other cities both for the creatives who live here and as a possible arts destination.

 

Although the artists couldn't be more different stylistically (Mulally focuses on punk circus-like performance art and recontectualized altars, while Mahaffey is known for creating stencils and paintings incorporating pop culture figures and snarky humor) in terms of how they view where Savannah stands as an art community they're remarkably unified.

 

Definitely a can't miss episode!

Art on the Air Presents Liz Bishop

Join us for this week's episode of Art on the Air we're we'll be broadcasting our interview with the controversially creepy Liz Bishop! Her work delves into both macabre pop imagery as well as the dark side of her own experience.

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Art on the Air Presents NoNo FloresTalking Lone Wolf Sketchbook

We've got a really fun episode lined up for you this week: We spoke with illustrator NoNo Flores live from Lone Wolf Lounge all about her current exhibition, "Lone Wolf Sketchbook!" Flores has spent the years since the popular neighborhood bar opened collecting images of the employees and clientele, and the show captures the best of her "love letter" to the folks who call the place their second home.

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