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Artistories

by KXCI

Original programming produced in Tucson Arizona for KXCI Community Radio

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Episodes

  1. Julio Morales - Artist, Curator and Executive Director of MOCA Tucson

    In this episode we feature Julio Morales, artist, curator, and the Executive Director of MOCA Tucson. Julio takes us on an exploration of his personal life, recounting his upbringing in Tijuana, where he was deeply immersed in the border culture and surrounded by a family of creatives. Julio...

  2. Anna Flores: Border dwelling poet & Arts Foundation Team Member

    Join us as we dive into the world of art and community with the talented Anna Flores! In this episode, Anna takes us on a captivating journey through her life, art, and exciting projects, like Open Studio Tours. Anna shares her story about growing up in Nogales, Arizona, a border town that has...

  3. Prudence Katze: Filmmaker, Sound Producer, and Borderlands Advocate

    In the latest episode of Artistories we dive deep into the artistic journey of filmmaker, sound producer, and borderlands advocate, Prudence Katze. Prudence begins by describing her her path as a filmmaker, her inspiration and struggles behind her documentary The Iron Triangle, her adventures in...

  4. Nazafarin Lotfi - Artist

    In the latest episode of Artistoires, we hear from Iranian-born artist Nazafarin Lotfi. We go back in time and learn of Nazafarin’s introduction to the arts through moments in her childhood in Iran experiencing architecture, anthropological sites, and the literary arts. She shares what inspired…

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  5. Alejandra Trujillo - Artist, Muralist and Teaching Artist

    We are thrilled to announce the next episode of Artistories featuring the talented Alejandra Trujillo, an artist, muralist, and teaching artist based in Tucson, Arizona. In this upcoming episode, Alejandra shares her journey as an artist, revealing how the Sonoran Desert fills her with…

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  6. Coley Curry - Dancer, Multidisciplinary Artist and Social Advocate

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Coley Curry, a Filipinx dancer and creative currently based in Tucson, Arizona. Coley shares with us her journey from Chicago to Tucson, and how a transformative residency in the Philippines, her mother's birthplace, reinvigorated her art...

  7. Barbea Williams - Dance Maker, Entrepreneur and Cultural Practitioner

    In this episode, we feature Barbea Williams, a renowned Dance maker, Entrepreneur and Cultural Practitioner. She is the founder and artistic director of the Barbea Williams Performing Company, a dance troupe dedicated to sharing ethnic dance, theatre and visual cultural traditions that derive…

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  8. Benjamin Lucero, AKA Halsero - Music Producer, Community Organizer, and DJ

    In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Lucero, AKA Halsero - a multi-talented music producer, community organizer, and DJ. He takes us on a journey through his experiences growing up in Mesa, AZ, and finding his creative community in Tucson, AZ. As a dedicated member of his community, Halsero...

  9. Nefftys - Hip Hop Artist/Rapper, Writer, Community Organizer, and Arts Visionary

    In this episode, we feature Pricilla "Nefftys" Rodriguez, Hip Hop Artist/Rapper, Writer, Community Organizer, and Arts Visionary. The episode starts with Nefftys explaining the inspiration behind her stage name, which is derived from the goddess Nephthys, a symbol of creativity, darkness and...

  10. Spring Winders - Designer, Metalsmith and Owner of Heliotrope

    In this episode, we hear from Spring Winders, Designer, Metalsmith, and Owner of Heliotrope, which is known for creating wearable sculptures, and cast designs primarily depicting animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. We learn of Spring’s journey as a creative and how growing up in an artist...

  11. Adia Jamille - Fiber Artist and Doula

    In this episode, we hear from Adia Jamille, Fiber Artist and Doula. As long as she can remember Adia Jamille has been creating. In this episode, she shares what is was like growing up as a creative spirit and at a young age setting a goal to one day exhibit her work in museums. Adia reveals that...

  12. Harrod Blank - Multidisciplinary Artist, Filmmaker, and Founder of Art Car World

    In this episode, we hear from Harrod Blank, Multidisciplinary Artist, Filmmaker, and Founder of Art Car World. Harrod shares the story of how he established Art Car World in Douglas, Arizona, which houses one of the country’s most prominent collections of art cars. He takes us back to his…

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  13. Julius Schlosburg - Photographer

    In this episode, we hear from Julius Schlosburg, Photographer based in Tucson, AZ. First, we announce that the Arts Foundation has launched its new website and celebrate the photography Julius has contributed through his documentation of public art in Tucson. We learn how Julius jumped into a...

  14. Douglas Miles - Multidisciplinary Artist and Founder of Apache Skateboards

    In this episode, we hear from Douglas Miles, multidisciplinary artist and founder of Apache Skateboards. As a Project Creosote Grantee, Douglas shares how the award impacted current Apache Skateboards projects and how purchasing high-quality production equipment opened the doors to new…

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  15. Carl Euegene - Visual Artist

    In this episode, we hear from Carl Euegene, Visual Artist based in Tucson, AZ. He begins by sharing how his Project Creosote stART grant has impacted this moment in his career. We learn of the concepts he is exploring in a new painting series titled, Tell A Friend To Tell A Friend The Spirit And...

  16. Jonathan Rodriguez - Sound Maker and Multidisciplinary Artist

    In this episode, we hear from Jonathan Rodriguez, Sound Maker and Multidisciplinary Artist. Jonathan begins by sharing what it means to be a sound maker and sound discoverer. He reveals how the pandemic inspired him to develop new collaborative processes that rely on field recordings and sharing...

  17. Angelina Ramirez - Flamenco Dancer, Choreographer, and Teaching Artist

    In this episode, we hear from Angelina Ramirez, Flamenco Dancer, Choreographer, and Teaching Artist. We begin the conversations by discussing her Project Creosote Start Award and the project titled Manos Trabajadoras. We learn how Angelina navigated the pandemic as a performing artist and how she...

  18. Inna Rohr and Emily Hallowell - Artists and Members of Untitled Gallery

    In this episode, we hear from Inna Rohr and Emily Hallowell of Untitled Gallery. We learn about the moment Inna (Untitled Gallery Founder) was “handed the keys” to the Steinfeld Warehouse and how she, along with a team of 7 artists, transformed the space into a cultural hub in Downtown Tucson...

  19. Luck Salway- Muralist and Owner of Arrowhead Ink

    In this episode, we hear from Luck Salway, Muralist and Owner of Arrowhead Ink and True Descendants Trading Company Est. b.c.. Luck shares stories about his experience painting two murals this summer, celebrating his ancestral lands in Tucson, AZ, and Pine Ridge, SD. We learn how he entered the...

  20. Bibi Harris - Business Owner, Dancemaker and Bi-National Teaching Artist

    In this episode, we hear from Bibi Harris, business owner, dancemaker, and binational teaching artist. Bibi begins by sharing her experience of leading the Voces Migrantes project in Nogales, SON, with a team comprised of her family and fellow artists of the region, including Yvonne Montoya, Ammi...

  21. Ashley Walden Davis - Arts Administrator, and Founder & Executive Director of Unlock Creative

    In this episode, Chezale Rodriguez leads a conversation with Ashley Walden Davis, arts administrator, thought leader, and founder & executive director of Unlock Creative: Coaching & Management Solutions LLC. Ashley begins by discussing her connection to the Southwest and the program called…

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  22. Alex! Jimenez - Public Artist, Illustrator, Printmaker and Mother

    In this episode, we hear from Alex! Jimenez, Public Artist, Illustrator, Printmaker, and Mother. Alex begins by sharing a story about the exciting project that started through an initiative of the US Water Alliance and Tucson Water. As the selected artist for the Tucson Water team, Alex shares…

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  23. Natalie Brewster Nguyen - Artist, Activist, Educator, Founder and Director of Splinter Collective

    In this episode, we have a conversation with Natalie Brewster Nguyen – Artist, Activist, Educator, Founder, and Director of Splinter Collective. Natalie begins by sharing a story about how the Splinter Collective came to be and how they became the owner of a 90-year-old adobe warehouse built by…

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  24. Tony Plak - Artist, muralista, community organizer and co-founder of Nogaleria

    We are proud to present our first Spanish language episode of Artistories. To listen to an English-translated version of the podcast, click the link in our bio and locate the audio track on the bottom of the podcast description. In this episode, Ammi Robles has a conversation with Tony Plak –...

  25. Jessica Gonzales - Muralist, Painter, and Designer

    In this episode, Woods Fairchild, Arts Foundation Public Art Project Manager, has a conversation with Jessica Gonzales, Muralist, Painter, and Designer. Woods begins with a big congratulations to Jessica and Rock Martinez for their new public art commission for the Rillito Wash Flood Control…

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Original programming produced in Tucson Arizona for KXCI Community Radio

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Original programming produced in Tucson Arizona for KXCI Community Radio

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