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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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The JourneyThe Kona Kai resort is not your typical hotel. In addition to being a tropical oasis for those visiting the Florida Keys, it is also home to an art gallery displaying works by local and visiting artists. The Utah Film Center’s Media Education programs bring arts education into the classroom by introducing teachers and students to the transformative power of film. We join their visit to two rural schools in southern Utah, where they bring in professionals from the film industry to demonstrate the incredible things that can be accomplished with film. Five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten is considered one of the best bassists in the world. We travel to Virginia to learn more about his illustrious career and the amazing journey that’s made him who he is today.
Making ConnectionsThe exhibit “Inventing Acadia: Painting and Place in Louisiana” at the New Orleans museum of Art presented a wide variety of Louisiana landscape paintings. In exploring the artworks and the people who made them, the show demonstrated Louisiana's influence on the arts. The Sierra Nevada ballet combined Shakespeare, steampunk design, and dance to create a production that is one-of-a-kind. We traveled to Reno, Nevada, to see how the show came together. Artist and freelance photographer Amber N. Ford’s art can be seen on both a national and local scale. well known for her portraiture, she connects and collaborates with her sitter to create a meaningful image.
Moving ForwardAfter being born, some babies need a helmet to correct the shape of their head. To make the process easier for the child and the parents, Florida-based artist Kelli Sorg transforms this medical device into an artwork. Born in 1944, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe 2926 steam locomotive ran a million miles before being retired in 1956. Fast forward to today, the new mexico steam locomotive and railroad historical society restored the locomotive to her former glory. We head to the decorative arts center of Ohio to visit the exhibit “Distinctly Paramount: Fashion and Costume from the Paramount Pictures Archive.” on display was a wide assortment of garments from both film and television.
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ForeverNew York native RZA is many things-- a rapper, record producer, composer, and founding member of the famous hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan...and his next project involves ballet and classical music. Artist Rhiannon Wolfe is inspired by the natural world. Based in Reno, Nevada, she admires her surroundings and uses watercolor and colored pencils to render colorful works. For Aaron Gonzales, a bicycle is a work of art. With skill and vision, he builds custom lowrider bikes that have received recognition for their style and character. We travel to Cleveland, Ohio, to meet the team behind Crooked River Circus. Through open gyms, workshops, and performances, movement artists can learn new skills and practice their craft.
Painting with a ConnectionWe learn about the life and art of elder Anderson Johnson. A preacher, musician, and visual artist, his work has found a permanent home at the downing-gross cultural arts center in Newport News, Virginia. Artist Derin Fletcher works with colored pencils. During the pandemic, she gained attention on social media for her striking monochromatic portraits. We met the artist in Ohio and hear about her creations. Zahra Marwan is an illustrator based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. working with watercolor and ink, she tells stories, connects with her ancestors, embraces her cultural roots, and explores her identity.
Creative CareersArtist Leslie Odom Junior is a force to be reckoned with, with a career that speaks for itself. a few years ago, he sat down for an interview to discuss his life and work. Since then, he has continued to perform, record albums, and cement his place in the arts. We take a trip to St. Petersburg, Florida, to meet the team behind “Funktionhouse Urban Lumber and Furnishings.” Founded in 2011, its owners transform wood into one-of-a-kind pieces, making art that is functional. Artist and professor Hiroshi Hayakawa produces paper crafts. with much skill, he can fold and cut paper into an assortment of animals and masks. We travel to Ohio to meet the artist and find out more about his process.
Creating YourselfWhen she makes art, fluid artist Tiffany Moyer lets paint have a mind of its own as she pours it onto her canvas. by embracing spontaneity, an abstract work is created that includes colorful, organic shapes. In 2022, the Bob Dylan Center opened its doors in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through exhibitions, performances, lectures, and more, this engaging space highlights singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and the significant contributions he’s made to the world. We meet the mother-daughter duo behind the stained-glass studio “A Glass Fantasy.'' Originally started by Vanessa Aramanda in 1987, her daughter has now joined the business. We travel to Nevada for the story.
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