Connected.

by Side Street Studio Arts

The arts community is diverse, vibrant, and vital. Connected is a podcast where the directors of Side Street Studio Arts have conversations with members of the local, regional, and national arts community discussing their work, trends in the arts, life, and how despite our differences we are all Connected. Join us each Wednesday for a new episode. Interviews may contain adult language and themes.

Episodes

Vote Local 2023 01 - Rose Martinez

40m · Published 31 Jan 08:00

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg kicks off the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Rose Martinez, who is currently running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Connected. 042- Sara Peak Convery

55m · Published 30 Nov 08:00

Alex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Sara Peak Convery. They discuss Sara's background, art practices, and take a deep look at her Going Dutch exhibition, "Uncovered: Would You Touch Me?".

Connected. 041- Rita Grendze

29m · Published 23 Nov 08:00

Alex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Rita Grendze. They discuss Rita's influences, training, and media choices. They take an especially close look at her installation, "Belly".

Connected. 040- Team Pikachu

28m · Published 17 Aug 08:00

Assistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, Team Pikachu.

Connected. 039- The Happy Cool Queens

38m · Published 03 Aug 08:00

Assistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, The Happy Cool Queens.

Connected. 038- Ken Simonsen

35m · Published 11 May 08:00

Assistant Director, Jess Rocha, speaks with Ken Simonsen about his art and collaboration.

Connected. 037- Kateryna Mazhuha

35m · Published 20 Apr 08:00

Assistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Kateryna Mazhuha. They discuss her Year 9 piece, Statice Flowers, her journey in discovering her own style of art, and the transition from living in the Ukraine to living in the United States.

You can find Kateryna's work on her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateryna_mazhuha/

Connected. 036- Chimezi Anorue

16m · Published 13 Apr 08:00

Assistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Chimezi Anorue. They discuss Anorue's drawing style, his inspirations, and specific pieces of art. His piece, Rainbow Man was a Runner Up at Side Street Studio Arts' Year 9 exhibition.

His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paschalmezie/

Rainbow Man: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6p0i2Igmsz/

Serenity: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGGUmQA0Ii/

Become: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FNhjLAekf/

Slay Mama: https://www.instagram.com/p/B65L_yAg6SC/

Connected. 035- Stephanie Sailer

36m · Published 06 Apr 08:00

Assistant Director,Ivette talks to Stephanie Sailer about her piece in Year 9, Persistence of Living. Stephanie won best in show and she talks about her process and how she came up with the idea of creating these multi-media sculptures.

Connected. 034- Danielle Piloto

41m · Published 30 Mar 08:00

Assistant Director, Jess, speaks with Danielle Piloto about her artistic practice: touching on topics such as her inspiration, growing a community, daily practice, subject matter, and more. You can connect and learn more here:https://linktr.ee/DaniellePiloto

Connected. has 73 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 57:53:13. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 31st 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 24th, 2024 09:40.