This is a replay of an earlier interview we had with Leyna Krow. Leyna Krow talks about her slow creep northward from Orange County to Spokane and about her amazing fortune in selling her story “Sinkhole” to Hollywood. […]

Kate does many things – she writes poetry and essays, she bakes, she works for art organizations and… she just published a book of essays “The Book About Difficult Fruit”. Hear her talk about her writing, baking and new projects. […]

Listen to Luke Baumgarten, local writer, entrepreneur, journalist and co-founder of the popular non-profit Terrain (highly influential organization dedicated to promoting artists in Spokane). Hear about his new projects and what the future holds for him. […]

Listen to this replay as Brooke Matson, local poet and executive director of Spark Central (popular non-profit in Spokane dedicated to removing barriers to creativity for underserved families) discuss poetry, her published book and her work with Spark Central. […]

As local art galleries begin to slowly open up as Covid restrictions loosen, we thought it would be a good time to replay an earlier interview we had with Paul Managuerra, the director/curator of the Jundt art museum at Gonzaga University. Paul talks about all the ins and outs of curating a high quality art […] […]

In recognition of International Women’s month, we are replaying an earlier interview we had with Amanda Mead and Rita Vigil, two amazing women who host the popular podcast “I Don’t Know Her” (podcast about amazing women who have done incredible things but nobody has heard of them). […]

Listen to the latest Pivot stories that were live streamed recently in Spokane. The theme of this event was “Out of the Ashes”. Fascinating stories to listen to. […]

Listen as we replay some of Pivot’s (local story telling event/organization) great stories. This replay is a promotional interview as next week is the live stream of a new set of stories. […]

Daniel Lopez, talented local artist, talks about moving to Spokane, getting clean, and painting murals. He has an amazing life story and art has played a part in saving it. […]

Listen as we discuss Chelsea Martin’s book of essays (Caca Dolce), her new novel, her art school experiences, and the hope kids can give us. […]

This is a replay of an earlier interview we had with Melissa and Brandon Cole. As we ready ourselves for Valentines Day, we learn how this amazing couple met and how their lives as a visual artist and underwater photographer has survived blissfully for many years. […]

Listen as Mika Maloney talks about her work at Spokane Arts, her background in baking and all the cool things that Spokane Arts is doing for the Spokane community. […]

Mark Robbins, Spokane celebrity, talks with us about how lazy he is, baring his soul during his comedy sets, how lazy he is, his stint as the Northern Quest guy and…how lazy he is. […]

After discussing Leyna Krow’s amazing fortune in selling her story “The Sinkhole” to Hollywood, we talk about her slow creep northward from Orange County to Spokane. And we use the word “weird” a whole lot. […]

Listen to Leyna Krow, local writer who recently had one of her short stories “Sink Hole” purchased by Jordan Peale and Issa Rae to be made into a possible movie,  talk about her career and her proudest moment as a professional writer. […]

This a replay of an earlier interview we had with Sironka, native born Kenyan and now Spokane local. With Martin Luther King weekend approaching, you will find his interview revealing. […]

This is Spokane’s current poet laureate, Chris Cook (part 2), discussing his collaboration with his daughter, comedian Kelsey Cook, as well as his new project, “In The Neighborhood”. […]

Artist Ellen Picken and photographer/videographer Rajah Bose discuss their recent marriage, their recent work an how their talents and temperaments complement each other in their creative collaborations. […]

This is a replay of an earlier interview we had with current Spokane Poet Laureate Chris Cook. Chris is currently promoting a new project in conjunction with Spokane Arts called “In the Neighborhood”. […]

We are running this episode again to announce a new event (with the theme “Out of Ashes”) scheduled for February 25, 2021. Go pivotspokane.com for details! […]

Inland Northwest hip hop phenom Jango joined us at Bottle Bay Brewing to discuss his past, his progression, and his amazing work ethic. Catch this guy before he blows up! […]

Hear Norman discuss his new live streaming series from Neato Burrito, his recording process, and his multiple music projects. Plus, hear new songs from Balonely and his new project Deathlines. […]

Nathan discusses his favorite interviews, the new Rolling Stone top 500 albums, and his story about two new local streaming concert series. […]

Jess Walter, local writer and international best seller novelist, discusses his new novel, the Cold Millions, while nursing a half-Manhattan. […]

Listen to our conversation in windy Olmstead Park as we discuss planning the first Art On The Go event in 10 days. We also discussed their art, and plans for upcoming events. […]

Jaime discusses her upcoming books, her early years as a music prodigy, and her organization SWAG that works with at-risk young women. […]

Shawn Vestal, national book award winner, talks about getting his first column at eighth grade in the Twin Falls, Idaho newspaper, whether he considers himself a journalist or fiction writer foremost, and the new challenges of writing his new novel set in the 1800’s. […]

This is a replay of an earlier interview we had with Ginger Ewing, executive director and co-founder of Terrain along with her program manager Jacki Caro. The art organization, Terrain, has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic recently and we thought this would be a good time to re-learn about Terrain. […]

This is a meaningful interview with Sironka who had just made national news as his portion of the Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Spokane was vandalized recently. Sironka, a native Kenyan, gives a meaningful interview on his life here in Spokane. […]

This is a replay of an earlier interview we had with local artist Karen Mobley. Karen is know as a past director of Spokane City art department and also is a writer, poet and art administrator. Karen has an upcoming show in Moses Lake. […]

This is a replay of an earlier interview we had with Reinaldo Gil Zambrano, a local artist specializing in masterful printmaking. Reinaldo’s latest work was his contribution to the nationally known Black Lives Matter Mural in Downtown Spokane. […]

This is a replay of an earlier interview we had with Chris Bovey, a well known local artist who specializes in making prints of iconic Spokane landmarks and locations. Chris is now undertaking a project of restoring the iconic Ming Wah sign that was previously destroyed. […]

In support of the Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Spokane, we are replaying an earlier interview with local poet and artist Shantell Jackson. She discusses her journey to make it as a poet/visual artist. She currently is commissioned to work on the Black Lives Matter mural. […]

Hear Bryan Bogue, percussionist with Spokane Symphony, discuss 45 years with the Spokane Symphony, the similarities between teaching middle school and college, and what it’s like working with Super Sparkle. […]

This is an encore replay of a local artist Brandon Johnson. In support of his new commission of the Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Spokane, we will replay his story of how he got started as a visual artist. […]

Lance Paullin, former local comedian and now LA resident, talks about his career as an actor, making commercials, comedy and sitcom writer, and painter. […]

Listen to Max Harnishfeger, local musician, discuss his bands, his creative process, and his early EP of songs about bugs. […]

This is a replay of an earlier interview with Karli and Caleb Ingersall, local musicians and owners of the Bartlett and Lucky You music venues. Listen as they discuss how they met and what they think Spokane needs to do to take the next step as a music city. […]

Hear five storytellers tell their “Fish Out Of Water” stories. Erik Viking, Tracy Simmons, Mary Stover, Anthony Rupp, Nichole Mischke. […]

Hear six storytellers share their “Fish Out Of Water” stories, Alyssa Bashor, Karen Darling, Ben Faulkner, Susan Lundstrom, Travis Naught, and Eamonn Neff. […]

Listen to Pivot Spokane’s top storytellers tell a true story, without notes, related to the theme of “Unintended.” What you will hear in this episode are the winning stories. […]

Melissa Huggins, Executive Director of Spokane Arts, discusses what artists can do to get help in this environment and what you can do to help artists. We also get a guest appearance from her dog Sophie! […]

Eight artists tell the story of their proudest moment…when they felt as if they had made the right decision. As if they had “arrived”. As if all the sacrifice had been worth it. Hear Vanna Oh, Darrin Huff, Melissa Cole, Sam Ligon & Kate Lebo, Jess Walter, M.Tinley, Sarah Waisman, and Jessica Earle tell their […] […]

We have eight storytellers discussing the obstacles they have overcome. Storytellers are comedian Jessica Watson, writer Kris Dinnison, journalist Leah Sottile, poet Brooke Matson, musician and poet Chris Cook, writer Ellen Welcker, musician and illustrator Chris Malsam, actor Sarah Waisman, and improviser Lawra Gosselin Harris. […]

Nine artists tell the story of the first time they went public, or went BIG, with their art. Punsmith Annica Eagle, artist Larry Ellingson, chef and musician Travis Tveit, actor Sarah Waisman, musician Mathew Hughes, artist Chad Brazill, musician Norman Robbins, comedian Deece Casillas, and artist Hannah Pomante. […]

Matt McCormack, Gonzaga University film professor, discusses the magic of film festivals (especially Sundance of which he’s had four films selected), the craziness of the Cold War and how graffiti removal can be a subconscious art form. […]

Paul Monoguerra, curator of the Jundt Art Museum, discusses how he got started in the museum curating business and what goes into curating a successful show. Paul also takes time to talk about some of the latest successful shows and what is coming for the future. […]

Tracy Poindexter-Canton -mixed media artist- discusses her current exhibit inspired by author Toni Morrison, her transition from creative writing to nonfiction writing to visual art, and how she’s a total Virgo. […]

Local gallery owner LauraLee White and oil painter Beth Robinson discuss how the gallery La Resistance sprouted from a no-good very bad day, why oil paint is so good to work with and how art sometimes just needs to be dark (and loud) [and fast] […]

Sharma Shields, local award winning author, discusses her new novel in progress, how monsters often take human form, how we should never miss an opportunity to be kind, and how important it is to be loved by your fifth grade teacher. […]

Local visual artist, entrepreneur, real estate developer and musician Dan Spalding talks about how a family iconic auto parts business helped shape his work ethic and his ability to salvage some old buildings in Spokane and turn them into local mainstays. His interests are as varied as the number of musical instruments he plays. […]

Hear prominent local commercial photographer Dean Davis discuss flunking high school photography, getting deep into the blues when he was co-owner of a Spokane brewery, and buying his first $25,000 mega-pixel camera. […]

Listen to local podcasters (I Don’ Know Her) discuss the hours of total work that go into each hour of podcast, small-town radio in Plentywood, Montana, and the difficulty in pronouncing the word “exhibition”. […]

Listen to local musician, opera singer, poet, playwright and body philosopher talk about her journey from a pre-med student to a self sustaining artist. […]

Larry shares his story on how he got involved with three dimensional art and music production with digital audio techniques. Larry is a long time and well known local artist whose insight into the creative process is intriguing. […]

Matt Hughes, local singer/songwriter and leader of the band Atari Ferrari, talks about his journey, influences and inspirations, and process to become one of Spokane’s bright new talents. He gives his thoughts on the now and his dreams for the future. […]

Rachel and Mike Lenz, husband and wife team, talk about their journey creating an Escape Room that provides the theme of “horror” for a growing community of fans. Interesting dialog on how two people started from scratch to create something unique for the Spokane community. […]

Melissa Huggins, Executive Director of Spokane Arts, talks about her journey from local LC high school graduate to Executive Director of Spokane Arts. She talks us through the challenges and rewards of making a non-profit dedicated to community arts successful. […]

Kim Long, local visual artist dialogues about her work as an illustrator and visual artist. She talks process and the challenges of making the leap from a part time artist to a full time artist. […]

Melissa and Marc talk about a new project at local non-profit Spark Central where members of the Spokane community present live radio shows based on scripts from classic stories. Hear about how both Melissa and Marc combined talents to make this event happen. […]

Listen to local singer/songwriter talk about her experience thus far as she advances to LA with the American Idol competition as well as her emerging career as a singer/songwriter here in Spokane. […]

Kryston Skinner (executive director of “Laboratory”) talks about her new role managing Spokane’s artist in residence program and non-profit the Laboratory. Her guests, Mick, Nicole and YeJeong talk about their experiences and travels to various artist in residence locations around the world and how the unique criteria of “interactive art” attracted them to Spokane. Listeners […] […]

Brooke talks about her new national award winning book of poetry and how she finds time to write and stay creative while also putting in massive hours being the executive director of a popular non-profit organization in Spokane. Brooke takes listeners on a journey from her upbringing in Yakima Washington to that of an English […] […]

Sid and Anna talk about their new project “Traveling Theatre Company for Wayward Artists”. Sid takes on his journey from his mid-eastern culture and background to being a director of drama productions. He talks about performing in small and unique venues as well as the struggles of trying to pay actors. […]

Deva Logan discusses the arts collective called “Shades of Me” and invites you to dinner (gentlemen, you will need to wear a jacket). Deva takes through her stages of life and how circumstances brought her here to Spokane. Powerful journey about one woman’s quest to promote the art for people of color. […]

Liz Rognes, local talented singer/songwriter, teacher and founder of the Girls’ Rock Lab talks about powerful women and how music and the collaborative process taught in Girls’ Rock Lab empowers the female spirit. […]

Listen to Henry McNulty (Spokane Civic Theatre’s Music Director) discuss his current play “Spring Awakening”, whether Spokane is a theatre town, and the elements (instruments)  that unites the current play’s string quartet with punk rock. […]

Hear how the owners of the Bartlett and the Lucky You Lounge discuss how they started, how they met, the fantastic new LYL menu and what they think Spokane needs to do to take the next step as a music city. Entrepreneurs, performing artists and community catalysts are all rolled into one power couple. […]

Listen to Brian, Jamie, Dave and Larry reminisce about their playing days thirty years ago when they were part of Spokane’s most popular rock band. Listen to how they got started, how they created music and what they are currently up to these days. The stories and memories flow as we interview this remarkable group […] […]

Local print maker, Chris Bovey takes listeners on a journey from Australia to Spokane and how a trip from Coeur d’ Alene on a barely functioning orange van has ended up in a profession where Chris is one of Spokane’s most sought after print makers. Chris enlightens listeners on how he took “the leap” and […] […]

Mark Anderson, current Spokane Poet Laureate, gives listeners insight on his role as a poet laureate, what inspires him, future goals and some thoughts on the writing process. Mark reads a couple of his original poems and what inspired those poems. […]

Lindsay Johnston, local musician, talks about her new project “Vanna Oh!” Lindsay gives the listeners some insight about her journey from classical oboist to Spanish teacher to now an up and coming rock musician. She talks about the challenges that she is facing trying to make a living as a professional female musician as well […] […]

Tiffany and Derrick are local Spokane artists whose work is gaining traction in the Spokane area. Both artists talked about how they got interested in their particular art form, their inspiration and the conditions that allow them to be most creative. Tiffany’s work has been shown in and around Spokane for several years and Derrick’s […] […]

Deeece and Phillip are two local comedians who are making a living in the world of comedy. Both comedians talked about the challenges and rewards of making ends meet doing comedy. The interview shed some light and humor on both comedians process of writing comedy, how they came into the profession and the process of […] […]

Jennifer Larue, long time previous host of KYRS Art Hour show and writer, handed over the reigns to the new hosts, Mike Malsam and Eric Woodard. Jennifer talked about how her many years promoting and supporting the art scene in Spokane. Jennifer is considered one of the key people responsible for building the foundation that […] […]

Karen Mobley is one of Spokane’s most influential people responsible for the growth of the art scene as it exists today. Karen talks extensively on the past, present and possible future of Spokane’s art scene. She tells wonderful anecdotes of her past and who and what inspires her personal art and writing. […]

Chris Cook is a long time trumpet player for the Spokane Symphony and local poet who specializes in rhyming poetry. Chris talked about the discipline of being a professional musician and national poetry slam competitor, the health of symphonic music nationally and locally. Chris read some of his humorous poetry and shared some fun anecdotes […] […]

Michael and Keleren shared their musical journey from college, marriage all the way to present as professional performing musicians in the Spokane area and teachers of their craft (Michael guitar and Keleren as a vocalist). They shared their insight their creative process in songwriting and performance arrangements, people who inspire and influence their craft and […] […]

Brandon (photo journalist underwater marine life) and Melissa (highly successful regional artist/public art/painting) shared their stories of how they got started in their creative careers and the process that it took each of them to achieve the success that each enjoys in their respective artistic careers. Brandon shares how Melissa’s artistic skills have influenced his […] […]

Our guest, Brooke Matson is a national award winning poet and executive director of a successful non-profit organization (Spark Central). Brooke shared how her passion, inspiration and talent led to successful stints as a public school teacher, poet, and executive leader. Her mission is to break barriers to creativity in for all people in the […] […]

Our guest, Travis Tveit (award winning local chef and drummer for popular local band) gave the listening audience some interesting insight on the art/science/business of being a head chef and how the process for being a successful chef carries over into being a successful musician. […]

Nic Vigil gave an interview on his craft of instrument making, song writing and musical experience with long time Spokane band named Milonga. He discussed his knowledge of musical history and how his music has created an all inclusive following of people of all backgrounds was emphasized. […]

Today on Art Hour the hosts interviewed Bart Templeman about his history of building Earthships, slab tables, and wild costumes for his punk bands. […]

I spoke with Michael Moon Bear about rhythm and Community School Drummers. He played some recordings of some of the students from Community School Drummers. The Community School Drummers consists of 9th – 12th grade students and their drumming instructors, Michael Moon Bear and David Egly, from The Community School (Spokane Public School District). The […] […]

I spoke with fabulous drag queens That Bitch (aka Race Broom), Andrea Tate, and Eggy Sue (aka Joey Clinton) […]

I spoke with mixed-media artist and musician Dan Droz. His art incorporates musical instruments refashioned. […]

I spoke with artist Robert Grimes (a prerecording in his studio) and his assistant Scott Hill. Rhea Giffin also joined us. Robert Grimes completed his first oil painting when he was 13. It is a representation of the Santa Maria with billowing sails cutting through the ocean. It is displayed on the wall of his […] […]

I spoke with director Susan Hardie and actors J.P. O’Shaughnessy and Andrea Tate about a production at Spokane Stage Left Theater. […]

I spoke with artist Katrina Brennan. She seeks to connect with the spirit of the natural world and beyond through her paintings and sculptures. More recently she has been sharing her knowledge with kids by teaching art at the North East Youth Center, and hopes to help keep the arts alive as a mode of […] […]

I spoke to Jeff Ferguson about the We Are Still Art Show and Live Native Art Auction at the Philanthropy Center in Spokane. Jeff is a photographer and organizer. […]

I played a rerun.. the Thanksgiving edition. […]

I spoke with Maeve Aelous, a veteran and alum of the 2015 Vets PTSD Art Retreat and John Hancock, Board President of Warriors Heart to Art. https://www.warriorshearttoart.org/ […]

I played a prerecording of an interview I did with Mayan artist Benedicto Ixtamer who was in Spokane to participate in a marketplace event and a sip & paint. In the last 20 minutes of the show (after the prerecording ended,) Cory Hankal from Good Fortune Glass and Julia Hunton from Tookish Creations joined me […] […]

I spoke with artist Owen McAuley (whose show at Kolva-Sullivan Gallery was just opening) and Jerusalem Vahslovik (whose show at Object Space Gallery was just opening.) Bruce Hormann also be joined us. He owns and manages Object Space. […]

My guests were Ric Gendron, a popular local artist who has shown in very prestigious galleries and museums. He recently lost everything in a fire. We spoke about creating and destruction. Mike Malsam, an art appreciator, musician, and retired teacher joined the conversation. […]

I spoke with artist Drew Blincow who was in the middle of a huge mural on a business in Spokane Valley. A new mother, Drew plays guitar, sings, paints faces, buildings, and canvases. Artist Hannah Koeske also stopped in. She paints and shows at places like the Saranac art Projects and the Richmond art collective. […] […]

This episode was prerecorded in a bar 2 weeks prior. I spoke with T Kurtz who was raised by an artist of national acclaim and as such, holds herself deeply accountable for the quality of work she creates. She has only been painting for 5 years and is excited about what that will mean for […] […]

I spoke with old-school artists Mikal Vollmer and Tom Froese who were pushing envelopes when envelopes were still a thing.. […]

I spoke with photographer Mike DeCesare about his journey as an artist. Katie Frey also stopped by to talk about her work. […]

I spoke with Shani Marchant and Sheila Evans about their work and the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour, an annual art event in Spokane. […]

This day was during the fund drive. I talked to myself and played some music from local mash-up artist at the youtube channel “Melody Sheep.” […]

I spoke with woodcarver Hank J Chiappetta about his work and desire to create a marketplace in Spokane, and metal artist Rick Davis. […]

I spoke with artists Julie Gautier-Downes and Caitlyn Au. Julie is the executive director/CEO of the Richmond Art Collective in Spokane. Caitlyn was a visiting artist. […]

I spoke with Ho Lan and her daughter Hsia-Jung Chang. Holan has co-owned Ho Ho Teriyaki in the flour mill since 1988. She and her daughter are musicians. Ho Lan yodels and plays the ukulele and Hsia-Jung plays classical piano. […]

I spoke with Chris Bovey and Sue Bradley who both participated in the Garland Street Fair. This will be Chris’ 2nd year at the fair. Sue is one of the founders of the fair. Chris creates unique prints of Spokane landmarks and Sue is very involved with Spokane Art School. […]

I spoke with artist Haley Waddington. She is originally from southeast Alaska and is currently living in Tacoma/Seattle area. She creates artwork that celebrates and explores women, feminism, and pregnancy. […]

I spoke with author Melissa Stephenson about her memoir, DRIVEN: A White-Knuckled Ride to Heartbreak and Back (publication date: July 24) […]

On this day, I replayed Art Hour’s Thanksgiving episode! […]

Linnell Hinchey and Ken Scott from The Clay Connection joined me. […]

I spoke with Kathleen Cavender, a local jazz singer and Artist whose paintings have been exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC and throughout Washington State. She was honored to exhibit at the Florence Biennale in Florence, Italy, in 2007, has received numerous awards and has been published in several art magazines including […] […]

I spoke with Rosemary Barile and Susan Burns, 2 encaustic artists who both participated in Art on the Blacktop, a local intimate annual art show at 29th Avenue Artworks on Spokane’s south hill. […]

I spoke with Caitlin Keogh, a local artist who works with paint, fabric, poetry and live performance. From being a magician’s assistant at Silverwood to stilt walking, burlesque and watercolor, art is the foundation that has shaped her passions in life. Michael Wiley also joined us. He is a food artist and owner of Wiley’s […] […]

I spoke with Holly Coelho Swanson from Spokane Gallery, an art gallery and frame shop at 409 S Dishman Mica Rd, Spokane Valley. […]

I spoke with Sami Perry and Darrell Sullens. Sami is a mixed media artist and art teacher who adds an “A” to the STEM curriculum. She has made some public works including the red stiletto at River Park Square. Darrell has been involved in the arts seemingly forever. He used to own an art supply […] […]

I spoke with Susan Webber who tries her hand at a variety of arts. Her favorites are acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, embroidery, and printmaking. Last fall she was diagnosed with breast cancer, so lately she does whatever art that she can while in bed. […]

I spoke with Kim Long who creates imaginative, intricate drawings and multimedia works of art and Bill Morkill who is a writer and supporter of the arts. He is a member of the Unitarian Universalist art team. […]

I spoke with artist and art teacher Garric Simonsen and artist Ruth Mortenson (who was also his student.) Ruth is disabled. Caroline, an interpreter from an interpreting service called Away with Words, joined us. […]

I spoke with Maren (Marnie Wands), an 83 year old scratchboard artist. I also played a short prerecording of a conversation with 2 local music therapists, Kim McMillin and Carla Carnegie, about the work they do. […]

I spoke with Cary Whitehead about earthships and ecstatic dance; two differing art forms blossoming and driving his passion. […]

I spoke with the Lady Jo. she reads tarot and dabbles in paint. She began painting at Passages a couple of years ago as part of her therapy. […]

I spoke with LauraLee White about the art organization La Resistance and Clifford Dube about his part in area art events. […]

I spoke with Laurel Smith, the Executive Director for Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center. She is a Post Falls resident passionate about making the arts exciting and accessible to her community. Myesha Callahan Freet also joined us. She is a mixed media artist who displayed some work at Jacklin Arts. You can see some of […] […]

I spoke with artist Megan Perkins who wanders around and sketches (every day!) Spokane landmarks. Check out her page Megan Perkins Art or Artist’s Eye on Spokane. I also played a prerecording of an interview with some teenage artists Sydney Altizer, Michael Hodgen, Kiara Dilworth, Sydney Longie, and their mentor artist/teacher Jennifer Compau about art […] […]

I spoke with artists Ryker Murdock and Isaac Denton. Ryker paints nature scenes. Currently he is displayed at Tsuga Northwest, a gallery in the Perry District in Spokane. Isaac is a military man who specializes in portraits in watercolor. […]

I spoke with artist Clancie Pleasants-hodge about art and the nature of things. Clancie lives in Blanchard Idaho where she teaches art classes and hosts figure painting gatherings in her home and at the Blanchard Community Center. She currently has work at the New Moon Gallery in Spokane and at Studio 107 in CDA. […]

I spoke with wood turner Steve Whitford and potter Amy Wharf. Both artists are members of Pottery Place Plus. Amy is the current president of Pottery Place Plus which is a co-op that was founded in 1978. The co-op has over 25 members. […]

I spoke with Tiffany Patterson and Derrick Freeland who create a magazine called Spokane Sequential. Derrick is a writer and illustrator and Tiffany is a mixed media artist whose work can be seen in permanent spots all over Spokane. […]

I spoke with Spokane artists Rob Mckirdie, Jamie Nadherny and Teresa Dixon who were participating in 10 Years of Terrain, a retrospective exhibition of the last 10 years of Terrain. […]

I aired a 15-minute prerecorded interview done by Helen Parsons at the EWU Downtown Student Gallery’s exhibit of embroidered tapestries created by Kyrgyz Nomads. I then spent the rest of the hour talking to Melanie Lieb Taylor about her mixed media work and an exhibition she had at Kolva-Sullivan Gallery. […]

I spoke with Elise Beattie, “Fearless Painting” instructor at Spokane Community College and Spokane Art Supply. Her work will be displayed at Dodson’s Jewelers in February. […]

I spoke with photographer Robert Lloyd and organizer Mercy Agi Aguilar about the women’s persistent march, and the importance of telling one’s story. […]

I talked about FemFest Submission Deadline and burlesque with Kelly Rae Mathews and Caitlin Keogh. Femfest is a new org/art event focusing on feminism. […]

I spoke with Kit and Pete Jagoda about art, life, and giving back. Kit is a teacher and a painter. Pete is a mixed media artist. Both care for animals at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. […]

I spoke with Estelle Nelson about her involvement with the Ironclad Art Gallery and First Night Spokane and artist/metalsmith Alec Snyder. […]

I did an experimental show. I took our new wireless mics downstairs to the Saranac Art Projects Gallery and commented on the work that was displayed. It was their annual small works show where many members show/sell smaller, more affordable pieces. I spoke with a couple of artists who were in the building and then […] […]

I spoke with Autumn Bunton and Karen Zita Louise Mannino about their affinities for fantasy, goblins, and other things. Both artists specialize in ceramics and are members of the Urban Art Co-op on north Monroe in Spokane. […]

I spoke with mixed media artist Liz Bishop. She works primarily in clay, creating functional and non-functional works. She adds other elements to her pieces including glass and copper. She teaches around town. During the show someone called in (upon our pleas) and purchased a membership to KYRS and received a piece of Liz’s as […] […]

Thanksgiving Day! I prerecorded a solo show. Without any guests, I bantered to myself and played some relevant songs. […]

I spoke with Megan Martens-Haworth about her newest collection that was exhibited at Kolva-Sullivan Gallery in December. The exhibition, called Bringing it Home, touched upon conservation, sustainability, climate change, human needs, and the animals that we often mention when discussing these topics and that have no idea that we have a hand in their very […] […]

I spoke with mixed media artist Toni Plastino, metal artist Amy Charbonneaus, and natural body product maker Tori Baily. All 3 were participating in a holiday show at the Women’s Club in Spokane. […]

Pledge week. My good friend Grace Larson joined me in the studio. We had interesting discussions, played a few songs, and raised $360. Or was it more? […]

I spoke with mixed media artist Charlie Schmidt and painter Tara Archer. Charlie is an international web sensation (or, at least, his cat is) and Tara makes beautiful and thoughtful art. […]

I spoke with mud slinger Brian Joyce and poet/comedian Devin Devine. […]

I spoke with gallery owner and art appreciator Jim Kolva and mixed-media robot builder James Barrett about art and living. […]

I spoke with participants of the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour. LR Montgomery, Jill Ann Smith, Ira Gardner. […]

I spoke with musician Jason Overdorff and painter Katie Frey. Both guests were participants in Art on the Ave, an annual art/music event on east Sprague in Spokane. […]

I spoke with 19-year-old L.A. poet Rhiannon Wilson-McGavin and 19-year-old singer/songwriter Erin Parks about creativity and the future. […]

I spoke with Terran Echegoyen (Case Manager and Housing Specialist at Crosswalk) and Andrew Riddle, a teen from Crosswalk who took photos for an art display/fundraiser. […]

I bantered with Tinnabulation art organizer LauraLee White and participants Richard Bocook and Jesse Kington. Wade Sand also stopped by to play a handmade steel tongue drum. […]

I spoke to Korean new-media artist Sangjun Yoo and Whitworth Director of Dance Karla Parbon. […]

I spoke with Wes Jessup (who joined the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture in March as the new executive director) about his background, plans for the museum, and upcoming programming. […]

Martine Kraft, from Norway, stopped in the studio to play the fiddle and then artist Reinaldo Alexander Gil Zambrano discussed his many processes and an upcoming exhibition at Emerge Gallery in CDA. […]

I spoke with Katey Mandalay about art and art education. I also spoke with Unifest creator Matt Bogue and Tobias Hendrickson of Tech Tax. He creates all analog electronic soundscapes to video projection. […]

I spoke with Amy Smith-Mccoy and Shaun Springer about the Garageland Chronicles and their roles in the locally made film. […]

I spoke with Paul Andrew Gregg, Bink Olney, and Tom Bruster about their band Rex Vox. They performed a couple of songs live! […]

I spoke with mixed-media artist Ildikó Kalapács and photographer Ira Gardner about their mediums and upcoming projects and events. […]

I spoke with Tasko Lopez and Jason Bagge about art, etc. My 10-year-old twin grand boys also stopped by to talk about their visit to the Museum. […]

I spoke with participants of The Cave by Mervyn Peake. This darkly surreal play explores the struggle between a repressive, fearful social order and the forces of total emotional, intellectual and artistic freedom. The one-night-only performance at the Liberty Lake Community Theatre was first time The Cave was performed in the US. Hailey Poutiatine directed […] […]

I spoke with with Melanie Campbell (MelCisme) and CarLy Haney about communicating through art. Both artists participated at Terrain’s BAZAAR, an annual art event. […]

I spoke with artists Laska McKenzie and Trinity Finley, a freshman at University high school, who is selling her original art and reviving the art club at her school. […]

I spoke with artist Melanie Lieb Taylor about her work and powerful exhibition at Saranac Art-Projects for the first half hour and then Keef Ward called in around 3:30 to joint the discussion. Keef (artist & activist) is the Founder of Art With Teeth, a 50k+ strong community of activist artists and supporters of work […] […]

I spoke with artist Nancy Reid Isaak. Artist and curator LauraLee White also stopped in. And Stephen Pitters read some poetry. […]

I spoke with Brett R. Scott Art about his art and participation in Art on Garland and with Jessica Spurrita who shared with listeners the art of herbs. […]

We spoke with Austin Stiegemeier and Michael L Pontieri about art and such. They both have shows opening on Friday; Austin at Object Space (1818 1/2 east Sprague) and Michael at Kolva-Sullivan (115 south Adams.) […]

I spoke with Eva Silverstone about her work and participation in the 11th annual Great Spokane Art Party and Jacob Johns about his upcoming show at Garageland. […]

We spoke with Earthday celebration organizers Tara Williamson and Collin James Muncey. With Musical guest Dli Eyer of the Naturalistics. […]

I spoke Audreana Camm and Ginger Oakes about their artistic endeavors. Audreana is a mixed media artist and painter and Ginger is a ceramic artist. […]

I spoke with Bob Kraut and Angela White about their creations. Bob works in paint skins and Angela incorporates sound into installations. […]

I spoke with Rio Alberto and Bink Olney about capturing moments and an event at Spokane Stage Left. We talked about photography and composition. […]

I spoke with artist Dan McCann about art and his current exhibition at EWU’s art gallery. We played some John Cage music in the background. I also played a reading of Charles Bukowski’s poetry. […]

I spoke with Arne and Kathleen Hill about art and their creative business called Mixed Pallet during spring Fund Drive. […]

I spoke with Tia Wooley about Stage Left’s production of Emma, a story about the life of one of the foremothers herself, anarchist and feminist Emma Goldman, whose lectures included some radical one-liners like “marriage has nothing to do with love” and “a woman should decide for herself” on birth control in the late 1800s. […] […]

I spoke with sculptor Richard Warrington and artist/musician Drew Blincow about art and the art of living. […]

I spoke with artists Philip Arnzen-Jones and Sara Binkley as well as Carla Klacker who owns and operates a place where artists show their work in Spokane Valley called Greenacres Vendors Mall. […]

I spoke with artists Deb Sheldon and Jason Sheldon about art and 29th Avenue Artworks. […]

I spoke with artists Grace Larson, Salik Seville, and Rachel Dolezal about art and more. […]

I spoke with artists Remelisa E. G. Cullitan-Stillinger and Daniel Lopez about their work. […]

We spoke with photographers with Jeff Ferguson and Robert Charloe about their work and “Rez Life” and mixed media artist Melanie Lieb Taylor about her current work. […]

We spoke with artists Hailey Osborne, Cameo Marie Townsend, and Ryan Chapman. […]

We spoke to participants of Spokane’s First Night event (New Years Eve). Conrad Bagley, Nannette Miller, and Luke Yates who performed a couple of songs live in the studio. […]

We spoke with visual artist Derrick Freeland, and musicians Lucas Brookbank Brown and Aspen Deck who performed live in the studio. […]

We spoke with ceramic artist Ginger Oakes and Bethany Taylor, artist and founder of a new print shop in Spokane Valley. […]

We spoke with Nicholas Sironka who recently opened an Arts and Cultural Center called Art by Sironka. We also spoke with Mari Haworth from the Buddhist temple and artist Ginny Brennan. […]

We spoke to Daniel Boatsman, Gallery Director at Bozzi Gallery, and artists Ron Gooley and Janie Bruce. […]

We spoke to Daniel Boatsman, Gallery Director at Bozzi Gallery, and artists Ron Gooley and Janie Bruce. […]

Happy Thanksgiving! We ran an old show […]

We spoke to Spokane author Mary Cronk Farrell about her biographies that tell the story of Labor Activist Fannie Sellins and WWII Heroine Irena Sendler. Diane Sherman also dropped by to talk about an upcoming art auction. […]

We spoke to Robin Shute Peltier, Shena Rose and Wyatt Plastino about their means of expressions as well as a group show they were participating in. […]

We spoke with mixed-media artist Kelly Lynch-Chevalier about her work. Artist and activist Jeff Ferguson also joined us to talk about his part in the fight against the black snake (DAPL). […]

We spoke with Rachel Stuckey and Shuangshuang Huo, Laboratory residents who work with technology as a means to express concepts. […]

We spoke with artists Neil Mackenzie, Megan Holden, and Roch Fautch about art and meaning. […]

We spoke with Marianna Di Lorenzo, Annie Libertini and Michael Libertini about their art and upcoming shows. […]

We spoke with painter Owen McAuley about his work and upcoming show. We also spoke with the founder of Inland NW Association of Sequential Artists and Bottle Crow Publications, Derrick Freeland about the upcoming 24 Hour Comics & Art Day. […]

Fund drive! We offered some wonderful incentives for pledges. Our guests were ceramic artist Jill Ann Smith and woodworker Jim Talley representing the Little Spokane River Artist Studio Tour, an annual studio tour. […]

We spoke with with fashion designers and organizers Ronnie Ryno and Lynne Rossman Blackwood about the art of design and Runway Renegades, an annual fashion show. […]

We spoke with artist Janie Edwards about her art and Lyle Morse performed a song at half-time. Then Rick Davis and Hank Chiappetta joined us in the second half hour to discuss their work and upcoming shows. […]

We spoke with textile artist Nan Drye and photographer Julie Gautier-Downes about their creative processes and upcoming shows. […]

We spoke with artist Ryan Herring and artist/musician LauraLee White about their journeys. Trout Steak Revival also played live in the studio. […]

Julie Shepard- Hall, Denny Carman, and David Jacobs joined us to talk about their work and involvement in the Garland Street Fair. […]

We spoke with artist John F. Thamm about his work and show “Choice?” that is displayed at Kolva-Sullivan through the end of August. The show includes oil paintings of past and current presidential candidates. […]

We spoke with artist and teacher Jenny Hyde about a video installation called PushPull. […]

We spoke with authors Jessica Rising and Jon Gosch about their published works and the art of writing. […]

We spoke with artists Kay West and Marion Flanary. Kay runs Little Dog Art Gallery in the Garland District. Marion exhibits her work at Little Dog. […]

We spoke with performance artists Nicole Shek and Crystal Bertholic about L’amour, a burlesque show. […]

We spoke with Nicholas Sironka, a Batik artist from Kenya who uses his artwork to tell stories of his people: the Masaai. We also spoke with Polish artist Bartosz Beda by phone. […]

One of the hosts was on vacation. We rebroadcasted a previous show with artist Austin Stiegemeier. […]

We spoke with to Jonathan Marquis about the Culling glacier, an exhibition of his work; he spends his summers in remote mountain ranges investigating glaciers through drawing, painting, video and photography. In 2014 he launched the Glacier Drawing Project on Kickstarter as endeavor to draw each glacier in Montana. The ongoing project has taken him […] […]

We spoke with Kurt Carlson and Catherine Rafferty about the Bridge, an exhibition displayed at St John’s Cathedral featuring the works of 47 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish artists. Artist Kim Long also stopped by to talk about an exhibition of her work as well as her process. […]

We spoke with Remelisa Cullitan and Brittany Decker, 2 artists graduating from EWU’s BFA program. We discussed their processes, mediums, and thoughts about art as well as their senior exhibition. […]

We spoke with metal artist Rick Davis Sculpture and traditional wood carver Hank Chiappetta (http://washingtonartist.com) about their work and creative endeavors. Their collaborative piece, Evolution by Monsanto, is currently displayed at City Hall. […]

We sat down with some of the awesome talent involved with UNIFEST 2016. Matt Bogue – Unifest Creator Chelsea Hendrickson – Volunteer (Art Installation) Tobias Hendrickson – Musician (Tech tax) Natale Luma – Performer Peder Jellyfyst – DJ […]

We spoke with Chisa B. Uka and Darcy Swanson about GAP Productions and with Paul Andrew Gregg and Tim Lord about their artistic endeavors and upcoming events. […]

We spoke with four artists a part of Thready Thursday, a monthly music show showcasing regional artists and artisans put on by Old Love Music Group. […]

We spoke with Nate Lathrop, artist and owner of the Green Goat Gathering Gallery in Odessa Washington. […]

We spoke with Swedish artists Anna Sörenson and Daniel Rydh who were residents at Laboratory until the end of the April who had an exhibit at Saranac that included sound and video. […]

We spoke with local artist Kurt Madison ( Float, Saranac Art Projects ) and Keegan Adams ( The Work of Keegan Adams, Richmond Gallery ) Kurt Madison, one of the Saranac Art Project members and an SFCC instructor, is helping to develop and install “Float:” A collection of art work that aims to include the […] […]

We spoke with Artist Trust Program Director Brian McGuigan, who overseeing all aspects of grantmaking, career development programs, and resources for the organization. As well as Seattle based writer, historian, and filmmaker Shaun Scott, who participates in Artist Trust on Tour, And Anne-Claire Mitchell, Spokane’s Program Coordinator. […]

We spoke with Laboratory visiting artists Aleksandra Łukasiak and Aleksandra Dutkowska who together are preMADE Team. We talked about their current project and upcoming show – 67-Inch – New Work by preMADE Team. We also spoke to Jackie Vaughn from International Women’s Day Spokane. IWD 2016 will feature an interactive art experience curated by Spokane […] […]

We spoke with Spokane Arts Executive Director, Laura Elizabeth Becker, and art advocate and Spokane City Council President, Ben Stuckart about art and art meaning business. […]

Fund drive day! […]

We spoke with Shamar Brown, organizer/ artist, putting together Odyssey: Cacao Ceremony, Blindfolded Ecstatic Dance, Art Ritual, Magic. And Isaiah Lee Ashley of I. Ashley Fine Art, talking about his new work and upcoming show. […]

Today we spoke with Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall. He recited poetry and told us about what he does. We also did a writing exercise and read what we came up with in a timed free-write. […]

We spoke with artist Bernadette Vielbig and Bruce Hormann, artist and owner of Object Space Gallery, 1818 1/2 east Sprague Avenue in Spokane, WA. We discussed art and a current exhibition at Object Space featuring Bernadette’s work. […]

We spoke with Aryn Fields (ceramic artist) and Shana Smith (oil painter) about their art and a show they were participating in at Kolva-Sullivan Gallery. […]

We spoke with artists Colleen Miller and Charles Garcia (whose 5 year old son also joined us.) We talked about life and art. […]

We spoke with Philadelphia based artist Nile Livingston about a local show at the Richmond Gallery and her plans for the week she is staying in Spokane. We also spoke with Julien Cooper who was visiting Spokane from the south of France. He builds musical instruments and portable amps. Julien first learned the tradition of the […] […]

We spoke with artist Conrad Bagley who is also one of the organizers of First Night, Spokane’s downtown New Year’s eve celebration. […]

We talked about holiday “traditions” with Carlton Oakes and Jason Bear. They also played their guitars and sang some holiday songs. […]

We spoke with Stacey Conner and Elise Raimi founders of Creativity Spokane and Directors of Listen To Your Mother Spokane. They read some of their writing. And Stacey’s daughter, Sage, said a few words. […]

We spoke with artist and activist Jacob Johns about his art, upcoming projects, and his unique philosophy on life. He also played the drum and sang for us. […]

We spoke with Alexander Edmonds, photographer, writer, and curator at Garageland. We also spoke with artist Shelby Allison. We talked about art, the holidays, and an upcoming exhibit. […]

We spoke with artist Helen Parsons. We also had live music by Todd Milne and friends. […]

We spoke to artist Steven Scroggins live in the studio and played a short on-site interview with Sam White that took place at Marmot Art Space in Kendall Yards. […]

We spoke with artist and teacher Austin Stiegemeier about his creative journey. […]

We spoke with Remelisa Cullitan, Chris Steele, and Chrissa Walker-Chorvat, all seniors in the same art program at EWU. We talked about their work, their inspirations, and an upcoming exhibit. […]

Our debut broadcast 3 hours live at Bazaar, a day long art and music event in downtown Spokane. TerrainSpokane.com […]

We spoke to artists Marion Flanary, Chad Sheres, and LauraLee White, the co-founder of an art group called La Resistance, about their work and an upcoming exhibit. […]

We spoke to Spokane Arts Director Laura Elizabeth Becker and intern Sarah Sprouts. […]

We spoke with members of the Panception Arts Collective Drew Blincow, Ward Neumann, and Chris Selzler. […]

We spoke to Stephanie Kay and Terran Echegoyen McCabe about art, the female form, and censorship. Also, Madeline McNeill joined us to discuss her body philosophy. […]

We spoke to artist Ric Gendron and artist/Manic Moon founder Michele Mokrey about art and an upcoming show. […]

We spoke with artists and members of Saranac Art Projects, Roger Ralston, Jeff Huston, and Bernadette Vielbig. […]

We spoke with members of Blackwater Prophet about their new album “Ghost.” […]

We spoke to artists and musicians Chris Komski and Nate O’Neill about their visual art. They also sang some of their original songs. […]

We spoke to actors Ron Weaks, Kelsey Weddle, Blake King-Krueger, Saeed Al-Thumali, Rebecca Bolster, and Ron Ford who are performing in an upcoming production at Stage Left called Haymarket Eight. Director Christopher Lamb also joined us. The actors read scenes and shared a bit about their histories in theater. […]

We Spoke to Rebecca Chadwell, Anne-Claire Mitchell and visiting resident artist Minso Kim about the Laboratory Resident Program and the Richmond Art Collective – two very unique art programs. […]

We spoke to artists JJ Rocco and Jason Bagge about upcoming art events as well as performance and street art. […]

We spoke to artist Darrell Wilcox. […]

We spoke to artists Darrell Sullens, Dian Zahner, and Chuck Harmon about an upcoming studio tour as well as their particular forms of art. […]

We spoke to Chris Kelsey and Mark Moore, ceramic artists and owners of Trackside Studios about an upcoming exhibit and workshop. […]

We spoke to artist Christina Deubel, the curator of the Liberty Building in Spokane as well as 2 other artists who exhibit their work there, Stacy Epley and Anthony Gallaher. […]

We spoke to one of the founders of the art group La Resistance, LauraLee White as well as 2 participating artists, Marion Flanary and Chad Sheres. […]

We spoke to Stephanie Kay and Terran Echegoyen McCabe about art, the female form, and censorship. Also, Madeline McNeill joined us to discuss her body philosophy. […]