PGH Art Talk
Join RJ Kozain, a queer pop and experimental electronic artist who goes by 2020K, as he interviews many of the most interesting and talented artists across the Pittsburgh region. RJ will take you inside the minds of these artists to figure out what they think, and how they work. Speaking of their work, RJ also takes you inside the artists’ studios to get a rare, usually unseen view, into the unique spaces where the magic happens. Find out more at https://thenewpittsburghexposition.org/
Episodes
December 20, 2022 • 32 mins
Faydra Hunter is a celebrity who creates portraits of celebrities. Well, she's on her way to celebrity at least with a lot of amazing accomplishments including even finding her work in the City County Building in the Mayor's office! She also refurbishes antique doll houses and so much more! You do not want to miss this interview.
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October 18, 2022 • 32 mins
What doesn't Mike Zickefoose do? Artist, environmentalist, yoga enthusiast, musician, festival planner, teacher, we're running out of room so we'll just let you listen. Mike Zickefoose joins RJ Kozain on the latest episode of Art Talk!
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Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
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September 20, 2022 • 36 mins
Art Talk returns after a long pandemic hiatus! Rachael Caskey joins your host RJ Kozain to discuss her work which involves acrylics, digital art, and textiles. They dive into religion, the supernatural, mental health, Christina Aguilera and more! You don't want to miss the return of PGH Museums Art Talk.
Learn more about Rachael at https://rachaelcaskey.com
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August 11, 2020 • 40 mins
RJ talks with TD Projects about her upcoming monthly salon, The Bloomfield Garden Club, on this week's Art Talk! More information available at https://pghmuseums.org/reviews/the-bloomfield-garden-club-project?rq=tina%20dillman
TD Projects (Tina Dillman, independent artist and curator) in partnership with Burning Well (Bill Julin, Bloomfield Resident) will be launching the Bloomfield Garden Club (BGC), a monthly salon highlighting l...
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July 31, 2020 • 38 mins
RJ talks with Aaron Jack about his upcoming exhibit at The Soap Gallery in Youngstown Ohio on this week's Art Talk! Exhibit information below.
ART EVENT, “Carbon Connection” July 25 & 26 ~ August 1 & 2
Rice Paper and Sumi Ink + Multimedia
https://www.facebook.com/events/1626980214117487/
Youngstown, Ohio - July 25th, 26th & Aug 1, 2, 2020 - Artist Aaron Jack will challenge your
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July 26, 2020 • 9 mins
Welcome to the Manchester Growing Together Garden, home to one of Pittsburgh's newest public art murals, "Mustard Seed Faith". Join us as we speak to the artists and document the creation of this beautiful giant rooster and learn what it means to the community.
Special thanks to the artists, Shane Pilster and Max Gonzales, the garden, and Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project.
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June 10, 2020 • 25 mins
PGH Museums launched in November 2019. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the expert knowledge of Sidekick Media Services. Michael Sorg, one of the owners of Sidekick Media Services talks about the projects he’s worked on through the years, how museums can work through periods of economic shutdown, and how his company helped launch the PGH Museums Project. Learn more on this week’s Covid Conversation.
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June 4, 2020 • 22 mins
Artist Derek Peel left Pittsburgh to visit her partner's family in rural Pennsylvania, outside of Erie. Then... Covid-19 struck. She's now adjusting back to rural life after years of living in the city, she's low on art supplies yet is selling more art. Has covid created new opportunities for her? Listen to Derek Peel's story on Covid Conversations.
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May 24, 2020 • 41 mins
Pittsburgh musician Jeremy Caywood is stuck at home, alone, and out of work. Covid-19 has taken its toll as it has with many of us. It hasn't stopped Jeremy. He's taken to Facebook Live every Thursday evening. He's growing his fan base. He's entertaining Pittsburgh in their homes and bringing comfort to others living in isolation. Listen to Jeremy's story on Covid Conversations.
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May 14, 2020 • 24 mins
Comedian, actor, and entertainer, Ian Insect explains how he is using Instagram live to connect Pittsburgh creatives in a time of trial and uncertainty. Ian joins Brian to discuss how the online showcase of talent on Instagram has been received by the audience, how he is coping with social distancing as an artist, how he is trying to help others, and the importance of community during a difficult time.
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May 10, 2020 • 17 mins
How can murals painted in the 1930’s and 1940’s reflect the trials of living through an epidemic? The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka’s Anna Doering joined Brian to discuss this, how the society is engaging people during a time they cannot visit the murals themselves, how she is personally finding ways to keep herself going and much more!
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May 1, 2020 • 23 mins
Andrew Gardner, general manager of the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds joins this week's conversation. The Thunderbirds are Pittsburgh's professional ultimate Frisbee team an can be found at pghthunderbirds.com. Andrew discusses how he and the team are navigating an unprecedented situation, the Covid-19 pandemic. Andrew talks about things the team is doing to keep fans engaged, interested and craving more action.
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April 24, 2020 • 32 mins
RJ Kozain, the host of art talk meets Brian Crawford, the host of the Covid Conversations series fort he first time on camera. RJ discusses how he is handling the entire situation as both a musician, and a podcast host. He discusses the benefits of having loved ones around him, working through the pandemic remaining employed, and a lot of eye rolling.
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April 21, 2020 • 18 mins
Janie McKirgan is the executive director of the Jimmy Stewart Museum and she has a task ahead of her, generating enthusiasm in a museum you can't go to. Closed because of the Covid-19 stay at home order. All of this has happened on the eve of the museum's 25th anniversary. How is Janie coping? What is she working on during this time of social distancing? Has she snuck in late at night to experience a "night at the museum" mome...
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April 17, 2020 • 40 mins
Willy James joins Brian Crawford get distracted talking about ADHD/ADD in the second episode of our special series, Covid Conversations. Willy and Brian, both dealing with the condition talk about the impact it has had on their lives and their work. Willy mentions how meditation has helped him in his journey and how he is taking full advantage of the stay at home order to expand his content and reach new people.
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April 14, 2020 • 25 mins
Bob Freyer joins Brian Crawford to discuss life in quarantine in the first episode of our special series, Covid Conversations. Bob talks about working from home, enjoying more time with family, dealing with struggles in a lacking of art supplies, live streaming, and more.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtub...
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April 6, 2020 • 39 mins
PGHArtTalk this week with filmmaker Willy James! We talk film making, meditation, Rick Sebak and more!
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Find out more about Willy James at https://pittsburghcool.club/
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March 22, 2020 • 62 mins
PGHArtTalk this week with the Great Pittsburgh Arts Council's Artist Relations Manager, #artist Christiane Leach! Catch the full episode here: #Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your favorite #podcasts.
Find out more about Madame Dolores at https://www.madamechristianedolores.com/
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March 9, 2020 • 45 mins
PGHArtTalk this week with 2916 City Paper "best local visual artist", #artist Bob Freyer, and his Durty Art!
Find out more about Bob Freyer at https://durtyart.com/about-durty/
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February 24, 2020 • 38 mins
Bryan McCormick takes PGH Museums into his studio, GalleryBry! Bryan gives us an in-depth look into the process he goes through in creating art as part of our member's only section. Be sure to join PGH Museums to access the member's only content.
Find out more about Bryan McCormick at http://Gallerybry.etsy.com
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