Talking Art

Mar 05 2025 120 ep. 25 mins
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Talking Art is a partnership between WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and Quad City Arts in which a variety of hosts interview artists from the Quad Cities and beyond! Sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trust

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From Tradition to Innovation: Darrah Carr's Dance Journey

Mar 05 2025 30 mins  
In this episode of Talking Arts, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Darrah Carr, the Artistic Director and Choreographer of Darrah Carr Dance, a contemporary Irish step dance company based in New York City.

Community and Culture: The Heartbeat of Circa 21

Feb 19 2025 36 mins  
In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon sits down with Brett Hitchcock, Vice President of Circa 21, to delve deep into the vibrant world of local theater and the exciting happenings at Circa 21 and its intimate side venue, the Speakeasy.

Cultural Preservation Through Music: Goitse's Mission

Feb 05 2025 32 mins  
In this episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes Colm Phelan and Danny Collins from the award-winning traditional Irish ensemble, Goitse.

A Century of Creativity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Figge Art Museum

Jan 22 2025 33 mins  
In this episode of "Talking Art," host Ben Gougeon welcomes Melissa Mohr, the newly appointed Executive Director and CEO of the Figge Art Museum, to explore the dynamic landscape of the arts in the Quad Cities.

Blending Borders: The Art of Fusion Dance with Chicago Dance Crash

Jan 08 2025 34 mins  
In this exciting episode of Talking Art, host Ben Gougeon welcomes the dynamic trio from Chicago Dance Crash—Artistic Director KC Beavis, Executive Director Jessica Leyva, and dancer Phill Wood.

Talking Art with Jonathan Turner

Dec 25 2024 47 mins  
Talking Art with Jonathan Turner

Voices Unleashed: Empowering Youth Through Poetry with Aubrey Barnes

Dec 11 2024 45 mins  
With a passion for empowering the next generation of voices, Aubrey Barnes shares his journey from a shy junior high student discovering poetry as a means of self-expression to becoming a pivotal figure in the Quad Cities' arts scene.

Improvising Tradition: Lawrence Hobgood on Jazz and Christmas Spirit

Nov 27 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of Talking Art, we sit down with the remarkable Lawrence Hobgood, a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, producer, educator, and proud Yamaha artist.

The Afroverse: Exploring Vibrant Art and Cultural Commentary

Nov 13 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, host Ben Gougeon from Quad City Arts sits down with the dynamic Isaiah "Zay" Williams, an artist, filmmaker, and the recent Citizen of the Year award winner in Rock Island.

Bridging Genres: Sabrina Tabby and ATLYS

Oct 31 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with the talented Sabrina Tabby, a violinist of the dynamic string quartet ATLYS.