Tonight’s guest is an award-winning printmaker whose work has been exhibited in galleries in Canada, the U.S., Holland, China, England, Korea, Russia, Scotland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Taiwan and the Ukraine. Dan Steeves (http://dansteeves.com/) is also a printmaking technician/lecturer at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick and was recently the first prize winner in The Open Studio’s annual National Printmaking Awards.
Arts Connection for Monday, September 1, 2014 - Dan Steeves - Award-winning printmaker
Arts Connection for Monday, August 25, 2014 - Bonnie Grove - Mental health
The recent suicide of actor and comedian Robin Williams once again brought the topic of mental illness out of the shadows where it became trending topic on Twitter, Facebook and other social media forums. Even Christians, and artists who are Christian have struggled with these challenges. On this show I’ve interviewed people who have openly discussed their struggles with depression, anxiety and body image.
Arts Connection for Monday, August 18, 2014 - Sharlene Olson - "Misfits & Moonbeams" CD
In the introduction to her debut CD, today’s guest writes: “So far life has not gon according to my five-year plan, my ten-year plan, or my life plan for that matter… In spite of great disappointment, loneliness, loss and pain, beauty has been there…So I give these songs away. They are part of my story.
Arts Connection for Monday, August 11, 2014 - NJ Lindquist - Hot Apple Cider 3
The first two books in the Hot Apple Cider series were filled with stories to warm the heart and soul. An effort of That’s Life Communications, the two anthologies spotlighted Canadian writers and had a combined print run of 90,000 copies. Author, and co-editor of the series, NJ Lindquist is now looking for submissions for book 3 in the series: Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon.