Art Matters

Art Matters

Jorg Dubin, 40 year plus Laguna resident and iconic artist disusses issues effecting the Artist community in Laguna Beach such as affordability, studio space and what it's like to make it as a working artist in Laguna. Jorg interviews various guests from the Art comunity and local Laguna residents.

Episodes

Keeping Laguna Beach's Creative Spirit Alive

March 17, 2026 • 60 mins
The charm of Laguna Beach has always been rooted in its unique blend of natural beauty, artistic heritage, and community spirit. But as the city faces mounting pressures from development and rising costs, how do we preserve what makes this coastal enclave special? A recent conversation between longtime resident George Dubin and community stewardship advocate John Zigowitz offers insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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February 24, 2026 • 60 mins
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AM_52_Jodie Gates

February 3, 2026 • 60 mins
My guest is Jodie Gates, the executive director of Laguna Dance / Laguna Dance Festival which is being presented at the Laguna Playhouse of Feb. 13 - 15th. Jodie talks about all the great dancers that are coming from all over the country to perform for us here in Laguna. Don't miss this amazing event that is in it's 21st. year here in the hamlet. Tickets at: www.lagunadance.org
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AM_51_Mayor Mark Orgill

January 20, 2026 • 60 mins
My invited guest is Mayor Mark Orgill. We discuss updates to what is happening with the community land trust and some of the dis-information that is floating around the community. We all know that we live in an engaged community and that we disagree about how to move Laguna Beach into the future but lets do it with FACTS! Stay tuned folks. Lots more coming your way in the new year. Lets stay positive and do good things here in the ...
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AM_48_Jeff Randolph

December 30, 2025 • 60 mins
My guest is Jeff Randolph who is a member of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust. We discuss the nuts and bolts of the developement of the trust and what it will mean to the full time working artists of Laguna Beach.
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AM_50_Krisyen Thalman LBCLT President

December 30, 2025 • 60 mins
I welcome Kristen Thalman who is the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust board president. We discuss the formation of the trust and all the working parts that are going into making this a real asset to Laguna Beach and it's creatives. This is a legacy project for all those who have volunteered their time and expertise to making this happen. Thank you all!
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AM_47_Eve, Christina, and Hugh

November 18, 2025 • 60 mins
Jorg discusses the matters happening in our country with his guests. The power of art to make changes. The cracks are appearing in the MAGA world.
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AM_46_Jorg Rambles

November 11, 2025 • 60 mins
Jorg does a solo show rambling on and on about local art and community events. Also a shout out to all our veterans on the veterans day. We appreciate you all. Heros each and ever one! Community building is so important for us all so lets continue to remove the roadblocks to fun. Setting aside our differences to make Laguna great again, (secret, we are already pretty great but there is always room to reach for a higher bar)!
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AM_45_Colas Moore_Kate Cohen_Tom Lamb

October 28, 2025 • 60 mins
I host three artists who are particapating in an exhibition titled, "ARTIVISM" opening Nov. 1st from 5-10pm at the Point of view gallery in the Santora building in the arts district in Santa Ana, CA. Can art change minds in a turbulant time? Come see the exhibition and find out. Through Dec. 2025
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AM_44_Jodie Gates

October 14, 2025 • 60 mins
I speak with Jodie Gates the founder and director of Laguna Dance. She gives us a background to her amazing career as a professional dancer and how she brought dance the Laguna Beach. A very interesting part of our cultural heritage and future. 
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AM43 David Milton and Pat Sparkuhl and Bob Hansen

October 14, 2025 • 60 mins
I speak with David, Pat and Bob about how art can affect change. Or at the very least be a tool of resistence against the chaos and divisiveness that are country is experiencing. Some very interesting views from my fellow artists. All of us feel that all artists need to say something about the times we are living in.
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AM_42_Hugh Foster and Renae Ortiz

September 23, 2025 • 60 mins
I speak with Hugh and Renae about our ucoming exhibition at the point of view gallery in Santa Ana, CA. "A November to remember:ARTIVISMS. Can art play a role in examining what is happening in our country and around the world aqnd perhaps change peoples personal world view.
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AM_41_Jorg Dubin

September 20, 2025 • 52 mins
I speak about all things art in Laguna Beach and in the country. A bit of personal perspectives as well.
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AM_40_Scott Moore

September 2, 2025 • 63 mins
I host my old friend and great artist, Scott Moore. We talk about his career as a full time artist building a life long client base and being able to work as an artist full time throughout his life. Scott  highlights some turning points along the way and how important it is to understand the business of art and what it takes to survive in an envoronment that does not always recognize the difficulties of an art career.
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AM_39_David Milton_Hugh Foster

August 19, 2025 • 55 mins
I am lucky to have fine artist, David Milton and photographer, Hugh Foster on the show.We discussed the power of art in a chaoctic world and how art can inform and potentially bring folks together in a united front against the attacks on our constitution and a way of life that all Americans deserve. We discussed bringing artists together for an exhibition in November to display work that speaks to the devolution and draconion polic...
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AM_38_Beth and Steve Wood

August 12, 2025 • 57 mins
I host Laguna treasures, Beth and Steve Wood. We chat about their musical careers as members of the legendary group, HONK and well beyond. We cover the early days of being full time musicians in Laguna Beach and how there are fewer oppotunities for groups the play live in the hamlet let alone be able to live here. What does the future hold? We shall see. Support your creatives and tip those musicians that you see playing live in th...
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AM_37_Council member Mark Orgill

August 5, 2025 • 56 mins
I speak with council member, Mark Orgill about the progress of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and where we are at with it's development. We talk about how it works, however the community can be involved and who it will potentially help going forward. It's all about affordability for our creative community, our seniors and our workforce. When all of us have ownership in our community, everyone benefits. Consider supporting th...
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AM_36_John Zegowitz

July 15, 2025 • 52 mins
I speaker with John Zegowitz who has been working on creating awareness around the stewardship program to try and bring residents and visitors up to speed about how precious Laguna's enviroment is and also letting folks know and learn that this community was founded and continues forward it's cultural roots. Bringing attention to the fact that we are much more then beautiful views and beaches. We are an art colony that embraces cre...
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AM_35_Andrew Myer_Eric Gerdau

July 8, 2025 • 56 mins
Jorg welcomes great local artists Andrew Myer and Eric Gerdau to talk about their studios in Laguna Canyon and the sale of the property that they have occupied and worked in for over 15 years to the Laguna College of Art and Design. This is a huge issue for real working artists here in the hamlet because if we loose functional studio spaces, (which are rare here in Laguna), then Laguna looses its soul and vitality. Without artists ...
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AM-34_Jason and Deana_Sawdust

June 17, 2025 • 57 mins
Jorg hosts Deana Duffek and Jason Hanck who are both exhibitors at the Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival. We cover some history as well as their involvement. We also talk about some of the issues facing the future of the art festival and the challenges it faces going forward to keep it vital into the future.
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