ArtWorks: Recent Episodes
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Through ArtWorks, Torin Andersen follows the process of becoming an artist and the works they produce.
Microcinemas have been around in Wichita since the 1970s. Characterized by their smaller screen and smaller audience capacity, these theaters feature significantly more independent films that otherwise might not be screened in Wichita.
Artists often toil in obscurity, even when their work is right in front of us. David Munroe created public commercial art in Wichita for more than 40 years. Patience Biggs explained to Torin Andersen why she’s curating and hosting an exhibit of Munroe’s art … a year after his death
When you go for a walk, do you take time to listen to what’s going on around you? Veronica Salinas thinks you should. For this month’s Art Works, she took Torin Andersen on a sound walk in Chase County.
The Flint Hills often bring up images of prairie grass flowing over stony, rolling hills. Not often do you associate the area with a melody or painting. "Flint Hills Counterpoint" aims to change that mindset by infusing as much of the natural beauty of the landscape with music and art to go along with its history and geology.
Art is frequently thought of as paintings hanging in a gallery. But really, art can be found in just about anything. Artist Randy Regier is proving this in his latest venture.
The City of Wichita has nearly 300 pieces of public art...and it's Jana Erwin’s job to catalog all of them. For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talked with Erwin about the project.
For this month ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks with artist Jamie Tabor Schmidt as she paints in her home studio.
For this month's ArtWorks Torin Andersen talk with two artists completing a mural at Wichita State.
For this month's ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks with longtime photographer Fernando Salazar.
Margi Sweeton is working to capture some of the nostalgia from the Mid-Century Modern era in her latest paintings, as she explained to Torin Andersen for this month’s ArtWorks.
For this month’s ArtWorks, Tim Jones talked with Torin Andersen about his faculty recital and gave him a sneak preview.
On this month's ArtWorks, Torin Andersen explores an arts organization that thinks everyone can learn and enjoy music.
For this December’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talked with Gary Jones and his son, Walker, about their new venue, Walker’s Jazz Lounge.
For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks with Rod Pocowatchit about the AlterNative Film Festival.
For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks with artist Lindsay Lion Lord and her husband, David Lord who have returned to Wichita after living in Montreal.
On this month's ArtWorks, Sheldon Draper explains how he draws inspiration for his work … from basketball.
Anthony Dozier says he struggled to talk when he was a child. But he learned how to speak properly while taking his daughter to speech therapy. And, in the process, he found his artistic voice as well.
For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks with Tomas Bustos about his tactile approach to art.
For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen visited Tim Stone at his studio in Henrion Hall at Wichita State University.
For this month’s Art Works, Torin Andersen travels to Washington Elementary where students in Jay Jacoby’s art class are working to create a mural.
On this month’s Art Works, Von Hansen tells Torin Andersen about the origins of his newest musical composition.
What happens when artists who’ve been friends for 40-plus years can’t get together because of a pandemic? They still find time to create art, but now they share it in a journal with each other.
Vivian Zavataro’s love of art has taken her around the world. Now, it’s brought her to Wichita, as director of the Ulrich Museum of Art. Torin Andersen spoke with Zavataro about her journey and what role she wants the Museum to play in the community.
For January's ArtWorks, Torin Andersen spoke with Anne Kraybill about her decision to come to Wichita and her vision for the Wichita Art Museum.
Dance artist Mina Estrada wants to push the boundaries of dance in Wichita. And as managing director of Harvester Arts, she also wants to help artists find stable employment and get a paycheck while pursuing their passion. Estrada talked with Torin Andersen about her love of experimental dance, and some upcoming events designed to showcase art through movement.
Retired Newton High School art teacher Raymond Olais will show new and older works at the Workroom this month. Olais is originally from California. All of his works represent a piece of his cultural heritage … and his personal history, too. Torin Andersen talked with Olais in his home studio about his upcoming show.
A Wichita artist uses a mixture of odd shapes to explore personal discovery and relationships.
On this episode of Art Works, an artist hopes to create a space where everybody knows your name. “People need a place to rest and have some fun. And I want people to be able to do that here if they want to.”