Ben Roney

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Ben Roney. Ben is a local artist and the Co-Founder, Owner and Operator of the new Studi07!

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Ben Roney. Ben is a local artist and the Co-Founder, Owner and Operator of the new Studi07!

Interview with Ben Roney

Cynthia Gabbard

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Cynthia Gabbard. Cynthia is a visual artist featured in the annual Art of Hope Exhibition presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana. 

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Cynthia Gabbard. Cynthia is a visual artist featured in the annual Art of Hope Exhibition presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana.

Interview with Cynthia Gabbard

AiJaye Crowder

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with guest artist, AiJaye Crowder. AiJaye is a professional dancer and choreographer who resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with guest artist, AiJaye Crowder. AiJaye is a professional dancer and choreographer who resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Interview with AiJaye Crowder

Patrick Chesebrough

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Patrick Chesebrough. Patrick is a portrait artist and was a participating artist in the 2019 Art of Hope Exhibition presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana. 

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Patrick Chesebrough. Patrick is a portrait artist and was a participating artist in the 2019 Art of Hope Exhibition presented by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana.

Interview with Patrick Chesebrough

Kibwe Cooper

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Kibwe Cooper. Kibwe is the Facilities &amp; Events Technology Manager at St. Francis University. He is also a video producer, singer, and actor.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Kibwe Cooper. Kibwe is the Facilities &amp; Events Technology Manager at St. Francis University. He is also a video producer, singer, and actor.

Interview with Kibwe Cooper

Aaron Robles

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Aaron Robles, Founder/CEO of Founders Spark.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Aaron Robles, Founder/CEO of Founders Spark.

Interview with Aaron Robles

Marie Heimann

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Marie Heimann. Marie is the owner and creator of Fawnly Prints, professional prints created from original watercolor and hand lettered inspirational paintings.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Marie Heimann. Marie is the owner and creator of Fawnly Prints, professional prints created from original watercolor and hand lettered inspirational paintings.

Interview with Marie Heimann

This episode of Art to Heart features unique responses to the current pandemic from Caleb Young, Jack Ellsworth, Christopher Murphy, Cassie Beer, AiJaye Crowder, Matt McClure, and Gregory Stieber.

This episode of Art to Heart features unique responses to the current pandemic from Caleb Young, Jack Ellsworth, Christopher Murphy, Cassie Beer, AiJaye Crowder, Matt McClure, and Gregory Stieber.

Creatives Respond to Corona

Ruth Yaro

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Ruth Yaro. Ruth is a professional photographer who resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Ruth Yaro. Ruth is a professional photographer who resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Interview with Ruth Yaro

Sachiko Janek

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Sachiko Janek. Sachiko is a visual artist and environmentalist who is passionate about community.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Sachiko Janek. Sachiko is a visual artist and environmentalist who is passionate about community.

Interview with Sachiko Janek

Art to Heart delves in to the creative minds of the artists in the Fort Wayne area. Each episode sheds light on the thoughts, feelings, and backgrounds of the artisans who bring pizzazz to Fort Wayne. Tune in for tips on tapping into your creative soul and for information about upcoming events in the arts community. Check out new episodes once a month. Like what you hear or want to send in your feedback? Reach me at mandiekolkman@gmail.com

It&#39;s nice to hear from artists about their challenges and succeses.

Inspirational

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Ashley Benninghoff

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Ashley Benninghoff. Ashley is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance instructor. She is an artist with Indy Convergence and the Artistic Coordinator of the Fort Wayne Dance Collective.

Interview with Ashley Benninghoff

This past April, a diverse group of artists gathered together during the Indiana Dance Festival for a panel discussion titled "Opportunities Available to Artists in Indiana!" This unique discussion is featured in the podcast episode. Tune in for insight on grant opportunities, continuing education, best practices for collaborations, getting started in your field, and more!Featured Speakers Include: Lauren Curry, Susan Koper, Caitlin Negron, Robert Negron, Dan Swartz, and Anna Tragesser 

This past April, a diverse group of artists gathered together during the Indiana Dance Festival for a panel discussion titled "Opportunities Available to Artists in Indiana!" This unique discussion is featured in the podcast episode. Tune in for insight on grant opportunities, continuing education, best practices for collaborations, getting started in your field, and more! Featured Speakers Include: Lauren Curry, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/susan.koper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Koper</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caitlin.negron.5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caitlin Negron</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/robert.negron.355" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Negron</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DanielHarrisonSwartz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Swartz</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anna.tragesser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Tragesser</a>

Opportunities for Artists in Indiana

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart. This episode goes over tips and best practices for operating at your optimum creative self.

Tips For Being Your Best Creative Self

Billy Dawson

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Billy Dawson. Billy is a professional actor and vocalist. He is also the Co-Founder of Three Rivers Music Theatre and an On-Air Personality for the The CW.

Interview with Billy Dawson

Heather Closson

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Heather Closson. Heather is a local dancer, choreographer, and an arts advocate.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Heather Closson. Heather is a local dancer, choreographer, and an arts advocate.

Interview with Heather Closson

Alex Overby

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, filmmaker, Alex Overby.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, filmmaker, Alex Overby.

Interview with Alex Overby

Rainee Perdue

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Rainee Purdue. Rainee is a bubbly and fun-loving singer-songwriter.

Interview with Rainee Perdue

Leslee Hill

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest, Leslee Hill. Leslee is the Director of the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center.

Interview with Leslee Hill

Luke Holliger

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Luke Holliger. Luke is the Technical Director for Arts United and the Resident Lighting Designer for Three Rivers Music Theatre.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Luke Holliger. Luke is the Technical Director for Arts United and the Resident Lighting Designer for Three Rivers Music Theatre.

Interview with Luke Holliger

Rachelle Reinking

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Rachelle Reinking. Rachelle is a dancer, singer, podcaster, arts advocate, and yogi. She is also the Director of the Fort Wayne Bombshells.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Rachelle Reinking. Rachelle is a dancer, singer, podcaster, arts advocate, and yogi. She is also the Director of the Fort Wayne Bombshells.

Interview with Rachelle Reinking

Kurt Roembke

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Kurt Roembke. Kurt is a musician, composer, game developer, and videographer.

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Kurt Roembke. Kurt is a musician, composer, game developer, and videographer.

Interview with Kurt Roembke

Kelsi Lee

Cote Godoy

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artists, Kelsi Lee and Cote Godoy. Kelsi and Cote are the creators of the youth musical program, Musical Conexión. They also make up the band KelsiCoTe.

Interview with Kelsi Lee and Cote Godoy

Elizabeth Mikautadze

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Elizabeth Mikautadze. Elizabeth is the Artistic Director of the professional modern dance company, Mikautadze Dance Theatre.

Interview with Elizabeth Mikautadze

The next Art to Heart interview will feature local singer and songwriter, Rainee Purdue. Get a small taste of her music by tuning into this episode.

A Musical Moment with Rainee Perdue

This past April, some of Fort Wayne's most influential artists gathered together during the Indiana Dance Festival for a panel discussion titled "Creative Collaboration Chatter." This unique discussion gives insight on how to work with artists in other fields and how to make the impossible a reality!Featured Speakers include: Karen Gibbons Brown, George Kalamaras, Elizabeth Mikautadze, Miriam Morgan, and Alex Overby

This past April, some of Fort Wayne's most influential artists gathered together during the Indiana Dance Festival for a panel discussion titled "Creative Collaboration Chatter." This unique discussion gives insight on how to work with artists in other fields and how to make the impossible a reality! Featured Speakers include: Karen Gibbons Brown, George Kalamaras, Elizabeth Mikautadze, Miriam Morgan, and Alex Overby

Creative Collaboration Chatter

Julia Guerin

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Julia Guerin. Julia is a Healing Artist with the Parkview Healing Arts Program and the creator of Frankenfuzzies. 

Thank you for tuning in to Art to Heart with our guest artist, Julia Guerin. Julia is a Healing Artist with the Parkview Healing Arts Program and the creator of Frankenfuzzies.

Interview with Julia Guerin

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