This week, we speak to Elizabeth Gunter, Artist and Gallerist of Art Provides in St. George, Utah. Elizabeth talks about the inspiration behind the name of gallery "Art Provides," what is coming next for the gallery, and how diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of exhibition planning. Want to hear more? Head to our website using the link below or download from your favorite podcast resource including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#UTCulture #UtahArts #UtahMuseums

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Elizabeth Gunter on What Art Provides to Southern Utah

This week, we spoke with Jorge Rojas, the inaugural artist-in-residence, and Nancy Stoaks, Curator, for the Kimball Art Center. We specifically discuss how the artist-in-residence program benefits Jorge and the Kimball Art Center, the significance of the Gente de Maiz/People of Corn Exhibition to the community, and what other events and exhibits visitors can look forward to in the future. If you would like to hear more, head to our website to listen to the full episode or download from your favorite podcast site including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytesFind out more about the exhibit and upcoming events surrounding the exhibit by heading to Kimball Art Center&apos;s website:https://kimballartcenter.org/exhibition/people-of-corn-gente-de-maiz-with-artist-in-residence-jorge-rojas/#UTCulture #UtahArts #UtahMuseums

Connections Through Corn With Kimball Art Center and Jorge Rojas

This week, we speak to Shianne Gray, the co-Festival Director of the 2021 Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival starting tomorrow, July 29 and going until August 8. Shianne talks to us about how she got involved with the Fringe Festival, what distinguishes the Festival from other theatrical productions across Utah, and what you can look forward to starting tomorrow. To hear more, head to our website or download from your preferred podcast hosting site.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#UTCulture #UtahArts #UtahTheater

Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival Presents Captivating Theater

This week on Culture Bytes, we speak with Amy MacDonald, Founder and Director of Brolly Arts, Marian Howe-Taylor, Manager of Special Projects at Salt Lake Community College, and Doctor Tashelle Wright, Black Health Liason. Amy and Marian are also the Co-Creators of Black Social Change Utah and the Beloved Community Project. They tell us about the significance of the Beloved Community Project film and future plans for the project. To hear the full episode, head to our website or download from your preferred platform including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.The Beloved Community Project film is a 25 minute documentary that focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King’s articulation of the Beloved Community in that it is possible to create civil, equitable and harmonious communities through non-violent social change.  The Beloved Community Project - through film, storytelling, history, current events and movement - addresses global issued with local relevance and asks what each of us can do for change.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#UTCulture #UtahArts #UtahFilm #BlackJoy

Black Storytellers of Utah and Creating the Beloved Community Project

This week we spoke with Jessica Kinsey, the Director/Curator of the Southern Utah Museum of Art. She spoke to us about what led up to her becoming the Director/Curator of SUMA and how her artistic exposure has influenced her life. In addition, she speaks to us about the history of the museum, its significance to the southern Utah community, and some interesting details that allow the museum to provide quality care for its collections. You can hear more of our conversation by heading to our website or listening on your preferred podcast platform including Apple Podcasts.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#utculture #utaharts #utahmuseums

Jessica Kinsey and Bringing SUMA to Life

This week we spoke with John Pugh, the Co-Founder and Vice President for the Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah (FMASU). He discusses the significance of FMASU and what exactly differentiates the organization from other film-presenting entities. John also talks about the Guerilla Filmmaking Challenges that are put on by FMASU as well as the Desertscape International Film Festival and what it means to the southern Utah community. To hear more of our conversation, be sure to listen on our website or through your preferred podcast platform including Apple Podcastshttps://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#utculture #utaharts

FMASU and Bringing Film to Southern Utah

This week, we spoke to Jennifer Ortiz, the new Director of the Utah Division of State History (UDSH). Jennifer talks to us about her career thus far and what experience and lessons she hopes to bring to the UDSH. Also, we discuss the history of the Division, various goals for the Division going forward, and new programs that you can look to in the future. If you would like to hear more, you can head to our website or download this episode from your preferred podcast site.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#utculture #utaharts

Jennifer Ortiz and Her New Role at Utah Division of State History

This week, we spoke to Emily Reed, the new Community Arts Manager of the City of St. George. In our conversation, we speak to Emily about her new responsibilities as Community Arts Manager, what she perceives the support for artists in St. George is like, and St. George&apos;s new Art Bus project during the Summer. If you would like to hear more, head to our website or download from your preferred podcast outlet such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#utculture #utaharts #stgeorge 

Season 2, Episode 30: Emily Rose Reed and the City of St. George

In this episode, we speak to Victoria Petro-Eschler, Olivia Torgersen, and Alexis Heris of Salty Cricket Composers Collective. The Collective is dedicated to creating positive, prosperous, and empowered futures for all through innovative approaches to music, education, and outreach. They speak to us about their "El Sistema" afterschool program and what it means to the many diverse populations that Salty Cricket serves. If you want to hear more, download this episode from your favorite podcast distributor or by heading to our website using the link below.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#utculture #utaharts #utahmusic

Season 2, Episode 29: Victoria Petro-Eschler and Salty Cricket Composers Collective

This week we spoke to Zachary Norman, Director of Marketing and Communications, and Horacio Rodriguez, the current artist-in-residence, at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. They speak to us about how the arts have influenced their lives and what Horacio&apos;s exhibit "Radicalized Relics" means to him and for visitors to the museum. If you would like to hear more, head to our website linked below or download from your preferred podcast facilitator like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes#utculture #utaharts #utahmuseums

Season 2, Episode 28: UMOCA and Horacio Rodriguez

This week, we spoke to Kristin Rector who is the Executive Director of NOVA Chamber Music Series. She speaks to us about how they adapted to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristin details what exactly can be heard in "The NOVA Podcast" and what the significance of one of their most recent performances "Rising Tide" was. 

Season 2, Episode 27: Kristin Rector and NOVA Chamber Music Series

Today, we speak with Danielle Rowe, a photographer and storyteller in Utah. She speaks to us about her latest project "Black Utah," a project in which she aims to show Black individuals across Utah in their comfortable environment. 

Season 2, Episode 26: Danielle Rowe and "Black Utah"

This week, we spoke to Hannah Farr, Artistic Director and Founder, of West Works Theatre. Hannah tells us about the brand new permanent facility coming for West Works Theatre in addition to what the Theatre has been up to during the pandemic and information on their blog "The Surly Mermaid." Listen more by downloading from your preferred podcast service or by heading to our website below:https://www.utahculturalalliance.org/podcast_culture_bytes

Season 2, Episode 25: Hannah Farr and West Works Theatre

This week, we speak to Jerry Rapier, Artistic Director for Plan-B Theatre Company. He speaks to us on what the significance of having a presenting organization like Plan-B Theatre Company in the state of Utah is. He also details what he has learned in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion in to his practices and how the Company continues to provide programming via a virtual format.

Season 2, Episode: Jerry Rapier and Plan-B Theatre Company

This week, we spoke to Michaelle Martial, founder of Caribbean Nightingale LLC. She speaks to us about the significance of her organization and how it serves to "promote the healing powers of the arts and diversity in Utah and abroad." In addition, she discusses the #BlackJoyIs blog that is housed on Caribbean Nightingales&apos; website, along with the Relaxation Through Verse poetry series, and boutique offered to visitors. 

Season 2, Episode 23: Caribbean Nightingale and Poetry in Utah

A Podcast by the Utah Cultural Alliance to discuss advocacy and the vibrant arts and humanities sector in the state of Utah.

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