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WidgetsArt Connection
Every week meet fascinating artists and hear their stories about how a hobby became a passion.
Airs Sundays at 7:00 p.m on UEN-TV Channel 9.
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Creative ForceAt only eight years old, Juliette leong is a force to be reckoned with. Based in Sparks, Nevada, Leong is a skilled violinist, art prodigy, philanthropist, and a kid who loves to roller-skate and just have fun. We visit the studio of sculptor Pauren P. McAloon. Located just north of Key West in Florida, in her space, McAloon creates using found materials like wood and metal, and with her latest series, she speaks to immigration. In his youth in Egypt, Hani Hara loved to paint. After having to leave his home country at a young age, he built a new life for himself in America and was able to rediscover his love of art.
Art and FreedomDavid Naranjo is a contemporary artist reimagining Pueblo art. Since receiving his BFA from the Institute of American Indian arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he has connected with the natural world and evoked cultural symbolism in his geometric, abstract work. At the Falkenburg Road Jail in Tampa, Florida, young people were given the opportunity to participate in a mural project. Working with a professional artist, they were able to express their creativity and be inspired in the process. Douglas Rubio is a nationally recognized musician and a professor of classical guitar at the Crane school of Music in Potsdam, New York. We learn more about his love of teaching and listen to him perform.
ImmersiveIn Ohio, the Cleveland Museum of Art hosted the world premiere of “Antennae” by composer Aleksandra Vrebalov. Inspired by a 15th century byzantine icon, this sound experience featured singers, trumpets, organs, and percussion. We listened to a rehearsal with local musicians. We take a trip to Windsor, Virginia, to meet photographer Tom Siegmund. In addition to building worlds through his image-making, he also teaches students at the visual arts center at Tidewater Community College. The Perez Art Museum Miami in Florida is putting digital art in the spotlight through various efforts. This includes the immersive exhibition “Sea Change" and the launch of Pamm TV, which presents video works.
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Pushing the LimitCarrie Hill is a basketmaker from Akwesasne Mohawk territory in New York. Having learned the craft from her aunt, she has continued the tradition by transforming black ash splints and sweetgrass into works of art. Chicago-born composer and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull was thrilled to be tasked with writing new music for the Cleveland Orchestra. We find out more about her time in Ohio and the ways she’s made an impact in the community. We travel to New Mexico to meet author and illustrator Zahra Marwan who published the book “Where Butterflies Fill the Sky.” In this picture book, Marwan shares the true story of her immigration from Kuwait to the United States.
Community ImpactAt the Moab Valley Multicultural Center in Utah, one will discover “The Multicultural Mural.” Ten local artists and community volunteers came together to render an artwork that features important figures like Maya Angelou, Harvey Milk, and Nelson Mandela. We head to Ohio to meet Alice Blumenfeld, the artistic director of the award-winning Flamenco music and dance company “Abrepaso.” Founded in 2016, the company presents creative works to audiences in the state. We take a look back to when the Tampa Museum of Art in Florida celebrated their 100th anniversary. Founded in 1920, we learn more about the museum’s history and how it came to be what it is today.
Preserving HistoryWe took a trip to Ohio to hear a performance from singer-songwriter Meg Paulsen. Inspired by the Brazilian music of the 1960s, she has a compelling Bossa Nova sound. Nevada-based photographer Jeff Ross hopped on his bike and cycled coast to coast via the trans-america bicycle trail. accompanied by his wife and dog, he photographed the people they met on the journey. The Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre has become a mainstay in South Florida. In a historic space, the company puts on productions that leave audiences coming back for more…and for their 36th season, they opened with an original play.
Larger than LifePrintmaker John Costin creates detailed, life-sized portraits of birds. Although it is a lengthy, challenging process, the end result is well worth it. For artist and musician Ramblin’ Randy Battaglia, creative expression provides solace. Living out of a van, he travels place to place, finding opportunities to explore his craft. The Sidaway Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio, has a story to tell. Completed in 1930, it was closed after a period of racial unrest in the 1960s. Ever since being placed on the national register of historic places, however, efforts are being made to give this landmark a second life.
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