Arts Interview With Nancy Kranzberg

Guest Andrea Urice, Teaching Professor of Drama at Washington University, shares details of the university's drama program and highlights upcoming shows at the Edison Theatre.

Guest Stefanie Kirkland, Director of Exhibitions & Artists-in-Residence Programs at Craft Alliance, stops by to share details of the organization's mission and upcoming exhibitions.

Guest Olivia Lahs-Gonzales, Director & Curator, The Sheldon Art Galleries, shares the details of current and upcoming exhibits.

Guest Sean Robertson, Theater Manager for the City of Florissant, stops by to talk upcoming shows at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre and share details about the work being done to keep the arts alive in North County.

Guests Jade Powers, Romare Bearden Fellow, and Renee Franklin, Director of Audience Development at St. Louis Art Museum, discuss the details of what the fellowship entails for the recipient. They also explain the great amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to make sure everyone who visits the museum has a positive experience.

 Guest Cliff Froehlich from Cinema St. Louis shares details of the upcoming St. Louis International Film Festival and other events put on by the organization such as the local edition of the 48 Hour Film Festival.

Guest Jan Albus, CEO of Variety, discusses the upcoming production of the Wizard of Oz by the Variety Children's Theater as well as detailing the work their organization does to help disabled children.

Guest Chandler Branch, Executive Director of Art Saint Louis, shares a bit about the history of the group, how they help artists currently, and what they're doing to take art into the future.

Guest Dan Reich, Curator and Director of Education, St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center, shares information about the rich history of the Museum, its programs, and how it works with other organizations around the region to fulfill its mission.

Guest Jeff Lea, Public Relations Manager for St. Louis Lambert International Airport talks the 7th annual "Art of Travel" fundraiser for the Airport's arts programs.

Guest Diana Hansen, Director of Galleries & Internships at the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, talks about her work in advocating for artists and helping to unify the various galleries in Grand Center.

Guest Melody Evans, artist, shares details on some of the places to see her work, her passion for teaching, and thoughts on the local art scene.

Nancy Kranzberg talks with Paul Emery: President of Emery Entertainment about his venue, Playhouse at Westport Plaza, it's history, and upcoming shows.

Nancy Kranzberg speaks with Cara Stark: Executive Director of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and discusses the Pulitzer Arts Foundation's current exhibitions and place in the St. Louis arts community. 

Hannah Klemm: Assistant Curator of Modern Art, St. Louis Art Museum and Amy Granat: Executive Director of Parapet hold a discussion with Nancy about their respective organizations.

Guest Dawn Karlovsky, Founder of Karlovsky and Company Dance, shares the history of the group's origins and how a collaborative effort can bring new and unexpected things to fruition.

Guest James Cole, Director of Conservation Programs, The Nature Conservancy, discusses the link between art and landscape design and its role in the work of his organization.

Guest Bunny Burson, Artist, discusses the personal nature of her work and why sometimes the right paper is worth a trip to the other side of the world.

Guest David Conradsen, Curator of Decorative Arts & Design at the St. Louis Art Museum, outlines the types of work that make up the Decorative Arts collection, why one piece in particular is so revolutionary, and what exactly happens at the museum on Mondays.

Guest Olivia Lahs-Gonzales, Director of the Sheldon Art Galleries, talks about the current and upcoming exhibits in the galleries and shares some highlights of this Grand Center gem.