Best Cory Faust Podcasts (2025)

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The Art Box – Episode 332 - Where Art Meets Environment: Astrid Larsen and the EHDI Vision 53:45

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the final of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. In this episode we sit down with artist and community leader Astrid Larsen, whose creative vision reaches far beyond her own studio walls. Astrid is a founde…

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The Art Box – Episode 331 - Signs, Stanzas, and the Sound of Birds: A Day with Bob Dewhurst 58:06

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the fourth of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. Our featured guest is Bob Dewhurst—known locally and lovingly as Sign Painter Bob. With over 50 years of experience painting large-scale signs across San Fr…

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The Art Box – Episode 330 - Dreamwork and Design with Adrianne Beard of Goldfield 1:10:35

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the third of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Adrianne Beard, a creative cornerstone of Main Street Goldfield, manager of the whimsical Rusty Cove Boutiqu…

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The Art Box - Episode 329 - Main Street Visions with Tim Hipp of Goldfield 42:48

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the second of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Tim Hipp, a key force behind the revitalization of Goldfield, Nevada. As a leader with Main Street Goldfiel…

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The Art Box - Episode 328 - Radio Goldfield KGFN 89.1 Meet Carl Brownfield 1:39:30

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the first of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. We’re kicking things off by tuning in to the soul of the town: Radio Goldfield KGFN 89.1, and sitting down with the voice behind it all, Carl Brownfield. Car…

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The Art Box - Episode 327 - Art, Thought, and Augmented Realities with Zoë Camper 48:46

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Thanks in part to generous support of the Nevada Arts Council The Art Box had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Las Vegas-based creator Zoë Camper. We caught up with her in a lively hallway (please pardon the occasional comings and goings—and those charmingly squeaky chairs) at the Historic 5th Street School, just hours before the U.S. deb…

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The Art Box – Episode 326 – Clay, Legacy, and the High Desert: A Conversation with Ben Parks 36:35

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Welcome to our fifteenth and last episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School in the spring of 2025, thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode of The Art Box, we’re honored to sit down with Ben Parks, a true giant in the world of ceramics and former director of the Tuscarora Pottery School. As the son…

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The Art Box – Episode 325 – Next Door in Tuscarora: Sidne Taske’s Desert View 27:07

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Welcome to our fourteenth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode, Steve took the easiest (and most rewarding) walk of the week, just next door from the Tuscarora Pottery School, to sit down with the incredibly talented Sidne Taske, a pastel artist whose w…

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The Art Box – Episode 324 – Arist in Residence – Meet Taylor Ford 21:30

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Welcome to our lucky thirteenth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode Box, we’re joined by Taylor Ford, the 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Tuscarora Pottery School, and the heart of this spring’s session. Along with her loyal pup Ruth, Taylor keeps thin…

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The Art Box – Episode 323 - Pottery and Presence: Kerry at the Wheel 17:07

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Welcome to our twelfth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode of The Art Box, we welcome Kerry Holscher, an electronic engineer and pottery student from Boise, who made her first visit to the Tuscarora Pottery School during the spring 2025 session. While …

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The Art Box – Episode 322 - From Field Notes to Clay Notes: Mandie Carr at Tuscarora 19:26

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Welcome to our eleventh episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Mandie Carr, a USGS scientist who moved from the warmth of Florida to the high desert winters of Boise, Idaho, and discovered pottery as a way to navigate the …

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The Art Box - Episode 321 - Learning Together: Summer & Corbin’s Pottery Adventure 14:38

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Welcome to our tenth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this heartwarming episode of The Art Box, we’re joined by Summer and Corbin Kisner, a mother-and-son duo who attended the spring 2025 session at the Tuscarora Pottery School. At just 10 years old, Corbin brou…

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The Art Box – Episode 320 - Lydia Faust: Learning the Craft, Living the Community 15:19

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In our ninth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council, we chat with Lydia Faust, a graduating Eagle High School senior with a passion for pottery and a strong sense of community. Lydia attended the spring session at the Tuscarora Pottery School, where she stood out not only…

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The Art Box – Episode 319 - Wheels Within Wheels: Evan Besoushke on Art and Engineering 10:45

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In our eighth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council, we chat with Evan Besoushke, a recently graduated high school student with a creative spirit and a scientific mind. Before heading off to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, Evan chose to spend part…

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The Art Box – Episode 318 - Catalyst & Clay: Casey Gurr on Creative Collaboration 28:53

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In our seventh episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council, we sit down with Casey Gurr, one of the spring session instructors at the Tuscarora Pottery School, whose passion for art and education runs deep. A former high school art teacher and current leader at Catalyst Arts C…

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The Art Box - Episode 317 - Creative Company: Daejah, Aileen, and the Art of Just Being There 17:20

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In this episode our sixth during our Tuscarora trip funded by Nevada Arts Council, we take a lighter, more personal turn as I sit down with Daejah, who joined us at the Tuscarora Pottery School not as a student, but as part of the extended creative family. Her father, Casey, was one of the instructors during the week, and Daejah came along for the …

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The Art Box - Episode 316 - Teaching Inspiration - Meet Julie Shelton 23:37

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In the fifth episode of our Tuscarora Pottery School series, made possible in part by a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council, we sit down with Julie Shelton, a dedicated art teacher from Boise, Idaho. Julie’s time at Tuscarora was both a personal creative retreat and a professional development opportunity. As she reconnected with her own art…

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The Art Box - Episode 315 - From Clay to Community: Leadership at Tuscarora Pottery School Meet Cody Breese Thomas 25:29

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In the fourth episode of our special series recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School, made possible in part by generous support from the Nevada Arts Council, we’re honored to sit down with Cody Breeze Thomas, President of the school and a passionate advocate for the arts. As a thoughtful steward of this storied Nevada institution, Cody shares his p…

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The Art Box - Episode 314 - From Blueprints to Clay: Gianna’s Creative Reset 9:41

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In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Gianna Palazzdo, an architecture student at the University of Idaho and a former high school art student of Jerry Hendershot. Gianna returned to her creative roots by joining the summer session at the Tuscarora Pottery School, seeking a break from her rigorous academic life and a reconnection with th…

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The Art Box - Episode 313 - Meals, Mud, and Magic: Moments with Vicie Mixer 17:40

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I had the true pleasure of meeting Vicie Mixer during my time at the Tuscarora Pottery School, where she played the role of indispensable assistant to instructor Jerry Hendershot, though "assistant" hardly captures the magic she brings. From preparing delicious meals to helping students center their clay, from spinning stories to offering quiet enc…

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The Art Box - Episode 312 - High Desert, Hot Kilns: Teaching at Tuscarora with Jerry Hendershot 26:41

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Join Steve for a special series of podcast episodes from the Tuscarora Pottery School, made possible in part by a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council. We kick off the series with a conversation recorded in the cozy library of the historic Zweifel Rooming House, where Steve sits down with this session’s lead instructor, Jerry Hendershot, to …

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The Art Box - Episode 311 - Creating Style, Spreading Smiles — A Conversation with MJ Stiles 44:46

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Episode 311 of The Art Box brings a burst of style and creativity with our friend and guest Mary Jane Stiles, or as her many fans know her, MJ. She’s a jewelry artist, hairdresser, and now the social media powerhouse behind Juniper Outpost Boutique in Mesquite, Nevada. Whether she’s crafting bold statement pieces or lighting up local feeds with her…

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The Art Box - Episode 310 - Exploring the Night Wings: A Conversation with NDOW Biologist Matt Flores 59:02

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I’ve had the pleasure of volunteering alongside Matt Flores many times, and he never fails to inspire me with both his deep knowledge of Nevada’s wildlife and his generous spirit in sharing it. In this episode, Lois Etzel joins as co-host as we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Matt under the desert sky at Mount Irish, in the heart of th…

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The Art Box - Episode 309 - Something is Happening in the Universe - Meet X.Darvi 44:36

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Today on The Art Box, we’re thrilled to welcome Las Vegas-based artist X. Darvi, a bold and boundary-pushing creative voice whose work challenges perception and celebrates identity. Known for a vibrant fusion of street art, surrealism, and storytelling, X. Darvi transforms canvases, and sometimes entire walls, into emotional landscapes that speak t…

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The Art Box - Episode 307 - Women in Focus - Meet Tiffany Weems 40:41

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It took nearly a year of juggling calendars, but Tiffany Weems and I finally found time to sit down for a fun, insightful, and long-awaited podcast conversation. Tiffany is a prominent Las Vegas-based photographer and the founder of the Las Vegas chapter of Women in Focus, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting women photogr…

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The Art Box - Episode 308 - Erie Ending - Meet Christy Kendall 46:17

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Sandi and Steve had the pleasure of welcoming Christy Kendall to The Art Box podcast, joining us by phone in our STEAM Center recording studio to talk about her debut novel, Erie Ending. Steve first met Christy a decade ago while volunteering at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, where Christy served as Project Leader for the U.S. Fish and Wildl…

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The Art Box - Episode 306 - Stories That Shape Us: A Conversation with Ana Pacheco 1:00:00

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"Stories That Shape Us: A Conversation with Ana Pacheco" In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with celebrated Santa Fe historian and author Ana Pacheco, whose deep knowledge of New Mexico’s cultural roots brings the past vividly to life. As the former Santa Fe City Historian and founder of La Herencia magazine, Ana has dedicated her career t…

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The Art Box - Episode 305 - Apocalyptic Dogs, Data Privacy, and the Importance of a Really Good Dare: Meet Ben Malisow 1:01:34

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Apocalyptic Dogs, Data Privacy, and the Importance of a Really Good Dare: Meet Ben Malisow Sandi Randelle hosts this episode featuring technical writer, author, and self-proclaimed lazy gadabout Ben Malisow. Join them for an interesting and occasionally humorous conversation about technical versus creative writing, why Las Vegas may actually be the…

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The Art Box - Episode 304 - "The Little Things" - Tiffany & Yori Ludvigson 43:40

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What sparked this episode was a mural project my friend Tyler mentioned, one taking shape in the Special Education classroom at Virgin Valley High School. I realized, wait a minute, one of those teachers brings her class to the STEAM Center every week to dive into science and tech! A few emails later, Tiffany Ludvigson was kind enough to join us in…

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The Art Box - Episode 303 - Nature Is So Cool - Meet DeAnna Beachley. 50:37

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Melissa Eligul graciously joined Steve as guest co-host for a vibrant and wide-ranging conversation with the remarkable DeAnna Beachley, bird watcher, hiker, teacher, historian, artist, poet, and essayist. This lively episode offers a fresh wave of inspiration as we explore creativity, connection to place, and the power of words. DeAnna’s poetry an…

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The Art Box - Episode 302 - "Murals, Pens, Paper and Curating Great Art" - Meet Dr. Erika G. Abad 47:52

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In this compelling episode of The Art Box, we’re joined by Erika G. Abad; writer, scholar, educator, and unapologetic storyteller. Known for her work in Latinx studies, queer feminist theory, and community-driven narratives, Dr. Abad shares how she uses storytelling as a tool for healing, resistance, and cultural preservation. We explore how her pe…

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The Art Box - Episode 301.1 - Behind the Curtain: The Cast & Crew of Clowns with Guns 59:27

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Episode 301.1 – Behind the Curtain: The Cast of Clowns with Guns In this follow-up episode, join the cast and crew of Clowns with Guns as they gather around the mics at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center to reflect on their journey—rehearsals, challenges, laughter, and the powerful performance that followed. What starts as a casual chat quickly turns …

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Episode 301 - Clowns with Guns - Meet the Director, Cast and Crew 34:18

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Episode 301: Clowns with Guns – A Conversation with the Cast and Director Clowns with Guns (A Vaudeville)—written by Christopher Evans and first released around 2016, is a bold, award-winning one-act that takes on the topic of school violence through satire, shock, and emotional depth. This spring, the Virgin Valley High School drama club, under th…

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The Art Box - Episode 300 - Racing Crows: Meet Lucas Marcus 41:13

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I had the distinct pleasure of hosting author Lucas Marcus for a very special milestone—our 300th podcast episode—recorded right here at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center studio. Lucas, the brilliant mind behind Racing Crows, joined us for a conversation that was as thought-provoking as it was entertaining. His novel, a captivating (and possibly not …

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The Art Box - Episode 299 - Public-Private Partnerships for Community Good 19:55

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Back in 2020, the world was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. Uncertainty was everywhere, public anxiety ran high, health guidelines shifted daily, and vaccines, while a beacon of hope, were hard to access, especially in remote towns like Mesquite. But in the face of chaos, our small-town heroes rose to the challenge. Through a remarkabl…

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The Art Box - Episode 298 - Public Service Episode "Mesquite Grow" with George Gault 21:58

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🎙️ Public Service Spotlight: Mesquite Grow with George Gault In this special Public Service episode, George Gault stopped by the Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio to share exciting news about the Grow Mesquite business initiative. Backed by a recent Nevada Main Street grant, this program is designed to support local entrepreneurs in laun…

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The Art Box - Episode 296 - Historic Fiction’s Hidden Truths - Meet Amanda Skenandore 42:52

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In this episode of The Art Box, Sandi and I are joined by award-winning historical fiction author Amanda Skenandore, who came to us through a warm recommendation from our past guest, Nancy Alain. Amanda called in for a rich and engaging conversation about her journey as a writer, her passion for uncovering overlooked moments in history, and how she…

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The Art Box - Episode 297 - Best of Show March 2025 - Kaylealayah W Whitefeather 27:08

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Join us for a magical conversation on creativity with our very own Floyd Johnson and this month’s Naturally Beautiful exhibition winner, Kaylealayah Whiterose Whitefeather. Personally, I’m in heaven whenever these two inspiring souls come together to share their artistic journeys, it truly makes my heart sing. We recorded this episode just after th…

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The Art Box - Episode 295 - Age is Just a Number - Ms. Sr. Mesquite 39:33

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Join us for a special episode featuring Ms. Senior Mesquite Director Becky Boyd, reigning Ms. Senior Mesquite Bronzie Dabney, and the 2025 contestants: Angela Lockwood, Deborah Lancman, Irene Johnson, and Marie Alvey. Becky takes us through the history and significance of this inspiring community event, sharing why it continues to be a cherished tr…

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The Art Box - Episode 294 - The Creative Journey Has Only Just Begun - Meet Nichelle Thornton 50:47

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It was an absolute joy to welcome actress Nichelle Thornton to our Mesquite Works STEAM Center studio. Fresh off her starring role as Anne Shirley in Mesquite Community Theatre’s production of Anne of Green Gables, Nichelle brought energy, heart, and fascinating behind-the-scenes insights to our podcast. Join us for a conversation with this talente…

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The Art Box - Episode 292 - Public Service Episode - Rotary International Interact Club - Meet the Team 37:28

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Last Christmas, Steve ran into his friend and Rotary member, Linda Gault, at Smith's, where she and her Interact Club group were ringing the bell for The Salvation Army. A quick chat, a dollar in the bucket, and soon we were scheduling a podcast episode. Linda oversees the Interact Club at Beaver Dam Jr./Sr. High School, a small-town school on the …

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The Art Box - Episode 293 - Finding Deeper Truths - Meet Edie Dotan 31:39

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Linda and Chris recently sat down in our Mesquite Works STEAM Center studio with the multifaceted creative force, Edie Dotan. A visionary artist, Edie’s work is a celebration of interconnectedness, nature, and the cosmos, brought to life through vibrant colors and imaginative, heart-centered imagery. Her paintings not only uplift but also evoke a s…

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The Art Box - Episode 291 - Easter Eggs, 2209, Spreadsheets, and A Passion for Fiction - Meet Cory Desmond Wolfe 52:19

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Magic happens when two talented fiction writers come together, and this episode is proof. Sandi Randelle steps in as co-host for an electrifying conversation with Cory Desmond Wolfe, where creativity sparks, writing insights flow, and Easter egg strategies unfold. Passion, energy, and storytelling wisdom fill the hour. So, pour yourself a glass of …

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The Art Box - Episode 290 - K through 12 and Life Long Arts Leaning Meet Sogand Tabatabaei 40:11

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Sogand Tabatabaei, Arts Learning Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council. Passionate about expanding access to the arts, Sogand works to integrate arts learning into Nevada classrooms and build partnerships that ensure arts education is accessible to all, regardless of age or background. She is particularly …

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The Art Box - Episode 289 - Transgressions - Jeannie Hua's Solo Show in NYC 24:31

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Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with our friend, Las Vegas artist Jeannie Hua, as she prepares for her upcoming solo show, "Transgressions," opening February 21 at Gallery 456 in New York City. Through her powerful and deeply personal work, Jeannie explores themes of racism, mental health, generational trauma, and the ult…

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The Art Box - Episode 287 - Cowboy Poetry Wrap-Up 11:26

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council, Linda and Steve are broadcasting from the Elko Convention Center at the 40th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. A heartfelt thank you to the Western Folklife Center for their incredible hospitality and dedication to preserving the spirit of cowboy poetry and Western stor…

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The Art Box - Episode 286 - Fourth Generation Rancher, First Generation Columnist - Meet Sharon 41:17

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council, Linda and Steve are broadcasting from the Elko Convention Center at the 40th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. A heartfelt thank you to the Western Folklife Center for their incredible hospitality and dedication to preserving the spirit of cowboy poetry and Western stor…

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The Art Box - Episode 285 - Drinking Wild Water - Meet Amy Hale 32:58

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council, Linda and Steve are broadcasting from the Elko Convention Center at the 40th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. A heartfelt thank you to the Western Folklife Center for their incredible hospitality and dedication to preserving the spirit of cowboy poetry and Western stor…

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The Art Box - Episode 284 - Buck Ramsey Scholarship Winner - Venassa Carpenter 15:59

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council, Linda and Steve are broadcasting from the Elko Convention Center at the 40th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. A heartfelt thank you to the Western Folklife Center for their incredible hospitality and dedication to preserving the spirit of cowboy poetry and Western stor…

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The Art Box - Episode 283 - Big Voice, BIG Talent and Busy - Back with Kristyn Harris 11:37

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Thanks to a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council, Linda and Steve are broadcasting from the Elko Convention Center at the 40th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. A heartfelt thank you to the Western Folklife Center for their incredible hospitality and dedication to preserving the spirit of cowboy poetry and Western stor…