Art to Heart: Recent Episodes
Mandie Kolkman
Art to Heart delves in to the creative minds of the artists in the Fort Wayne area. Each episode sheds light on the thoughts, feelings, and backgrounds of the artisans who bring pizzazz to Fort Wayne. Tune in for tips on tapping into your creative soul and for information about upcoming events in the arts community. Check out new episodes once a month. Like what you hear or want to send in your feedback? Reach me at mandiekolkman@gmail.com
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Ben Roney. Ben is a local artist and the Co-Founder, Owner and Operator of the new Studi07!
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Cynthia Gabbard. Cynthia is a visual artist featured in the annual Art of Hope Exhibition presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with guest artist, AiJaye Crowder. AiJaye is a professional dancer and choreographer who resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Patrick Chesebrough. Patrick is a portrait artist and was a participating artist in the 2019 Art of Hope Exhibition presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Kibwe Cooper. Kibwe is the Facilities & Events Technology Manager at St. Francis University. He is also a video producer, singer, and actor.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Aaron Robles, Founder/CEO of Founders Spark.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Marie Heimann. Marie is the owner and creator of Fawnly Prints, professional prints created from original watercolor and hand lettered inspirational paintings.
This episode of Art to Heart features unique responses to the current pandemic from Caleb Young, Jack Ellsworth, Christopher Murphy, Cassie Beer, AiJaye Crowder, Matt McClure, and Gregory Stieber.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Ruth Yaro. Ruth is a professional photographer who resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Sachiko Janek. Sachiko is a visual artist and environmentalist who is passionate about community.
This past April, a diverse group of artists gathered together during the Indiana Dance Festival for a panel discussion titled "Opportunities Available to Artists in Indiana!" This unique discussion is featured in the podcast episode. Tune in for insight on grant opportunities, continuing education, best practices for collaborations, getting started in your field, and more!
Featured Speakers Include: Lauren Curry, Susan Koper, Caitlin Negron, Robert Negron, Dan Swartz, and Anna Tragesser
This past April, some of Fort Wayne's most influential artists gathered together during the Indiana Dance Festival for a panel discussion titled "Creative Collaboration Chatter." This unique discussion gives insight on how to work with artists in other fields and how to make the impossible a reality!
Featured Speakers include: Karen Gibbons Brown, George Kalamaras, Elizabeth Mikautadze, Miriam Morgan, and Alex Overby
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Luke Holliger. Luke is the Technical Director for Arts United and the Resident Lighting Designer for Three Rivers Music Theatre.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Rachelle Reinking. Rachelle is a dancer, singer, podcaster, arts advocate, and yogi. She is also the Director of the Fort Wayne Bombshells.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Heather Closson. Heather is a local dancer, choreographer, and an arts advocate.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Kurt Roembke. Kurt is a musician, composer, game developer, and videographer.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Julia Guerin. Julia is a Healing Artist with the Parkview Healing Arts Program and the creator of Frankenfuzzies.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Leslee Hill. Leslee is the Director of the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart. This episode goes over tips and best practices for operating at your optimum creative self.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Rainee Purdue. Rainee is a bubbly and fun-loving singer-songwriter.
The next Art to Heart interview will feature local singer and songwriter, Rainee Purdue. Get a small taste of her music by tuning into this episode.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Elizabeth Mikautadze. Elizabeth is the Artistic Director of the professional modern dance company, Mikautadze Dance Theatre.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artists, Kelsi Lee and Cote Godoy. Kelsi and Cote are the creators of the youth musical program, Musical Conexión. They also make up the band KelsiCoTe.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Ashley Benninghoff. Ashley is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor. She is an artist with Indy Convergence and the Artistic Coordinator of the Fort Wayne Dance Collective.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Billy Dawson. Billy is a professional actor and vocalist. He is also the Co-Founder of Three Rivers Music Theatre and an On-Air Personality for the The CW.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Maestro Robert Nance. Nance is a conductor, keyboardist, teacher, composer, and arts advocate. He is also the founder and Artistic Director of Heartland Sings.
Alec Johnson is a composer, producer, and performer in Fort Wayne. He uses music and technology in films, live productions and art installations to push the boundaries of art as we know it.
Theoplis Smith, who is also known as "Phresh Laundry," is a self-taught local artist. His paintings and murals are vibrant, thought provoking, and incorporate multiple mediums.
Talitha Shipman is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can check out her illustrations in the children's books Everybody Says Shalom and You Are My Little Pumpkin Pie.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Gregory Mendez. Gregory is a sculpture artist who serves on the Decatur Sculpture Tour Committee.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Matt Kelley. Matt is a musician with the band The Legendary Trainhoppers. Matt is also the owner of One Lucky Guitar, a design and marketing boutique in Fort Wayne, IN.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Terry Ratliff. Terry is a painter and muralist in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Jordan Applegate. Jordan is the lead vocalist of Pop-Rock and R&B group, Soul35.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Dan Swartz. Dan is the founder and curator of Wunderkammer Company in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Alexandra Hall. Alexandra has her own gallery in the new City Exchange on West Wayne Street and was named 2015’s W
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Alicia Pyle. Alicia is a pianist and the creator of the Alicia Pyle Quartet and the APQ-Harmonic. She teaches & coaches students in both her home-studio, and for the Sweetwater Sound Academy.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Frank Louis Allen. Frank is a local illustrator and artist-in-residence at Jennifer Ford Art.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Jennifer Ford. Jennifer is the President of Choice Designs, Inc. and the owner of Jennifer Ford Art.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artists, Cai Caudill and Rob Greene. Cai and Rob are the two musicians who make up the hit band, Secret Mezzanine.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artists, Alison Gerardot and Kara Wilson. Alison and Kara are the co-creators and directors of dAnce Kontemporary.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Derek Reeves. Derek is the Principal Violist with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, photographer, Andrew Karn.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist Fernando Tarango. Fernando is a singer/songwriter, producer, composer, and actor. Fernando is also the front man of the hit band Fernando Tarango and the Wickersham Bros.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Tracy Tritz. Tracy is the Principal Dancer and Assistant Rehearsal Director of Mikautadze Dance Theater.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artists, Nate Utesch and Ty Brinneman. Nate is the writer and producer of the electronic music group Metavari. We are joined by Ty who is the bassist of the band.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist Hope Arthur. Hope is a singer/songwriter and is also the creator of the 25 member "Hope Arthur Orchestra". She recently released the album "Twice Two" and is currently on her 2015 tour.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist Liz Monnier! Liz is a founding member of the Fort Wayne Dance Collective and served as the organization’s Artistic Director from 1985-2015.
Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist Joel Fremion! Joel is a fabric collage artist and co-owner of the historic entertainment venue The Philmore on Broadway.