Omaha arts

Damon is a painter and designer who gained recognition for organizing independent visual art exhibitions for local artists. He and Michael Griffin are talking about Damon’s entry into curation and art exhibition and how he makes space for other artists in Omaha.

Local Art Plug founder Xavier Jackson is on conversation with Michael Griffin about ways artists can advocate for themselves, the essential role of resources in the creative process, and how Omaha can better support local artists.

In this episode, Omaha Magazine publisher Todd Lemke is in conversation with Michael Griffin and Michael Griffin about the magazine's origins, the intersection of advertising and journalism, and what Lemke has learned in his 40 years in the industry.

In this episode, artist Jahmai Brown and Michael Griffin are talking about the inspiration behind his work, and his hope for viewers to interact with it. They're also talking about the skills he thinks are important for a young artist to develop, and how those artists can find support in Omaha.

In this episode, Michael Griffin and Aspen Monet Laboy are in conversation about Laboy’s origins as a writer and artist, and how they became interested in glassblowing and sculpting. They're also talking about the economics of being an artist in Omaha and how we can better support the creative community.

Eduardo Gardea is a self-taught painter who works out of his studio at Hot Shops Art Center in the North Downtown neighborhood.

Jessica Sheuerman and Keiria Marsha discuss the Omaha Mobile Stage and this weekend's Pull Up and Vibe Open Mic Festival.

On today's show, Michael Griffin is in conversation with Annie Butler, BFF Omaha production manager and advocacy chair, and Petfest founder Zach Schmieder about the annual music festival fundraiser in Benson.Petfest 2023 is on Aug. 19 at the Petshop Gallery in Benson.

Maria Corpuz talks to San Antonio-based artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk, whose exhibition “Eat Bitterness” is on display through Sept.r 17 at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.

On today's show, Michael Griffin is in conversation with artist and event curator Alajia McKizia about the upcoming Juneteenth Joy Fest arts and culture festival, which supports Black entrepreneurs and artists in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.