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Open Studio puts a spotlight on the arts, artists and issues of the Kentucky cultural community. Hosted by Tom Musgrave.

  1. DEC 19

    Open Studio: Lakshmi Sriraman on performing, preserving and promoting Indian classical dance

    This week on WUKY's Open Studio host Tom Musgrave talks with dancer and choreographer Lakshmi Sriraman, who brings the beauty of Bharatanatyam, one of India’s oldest classical dance traditions, to audiences across Kentucky. Her work bridges cultures through storytelling, movement and teaching, fostering connection and deepening cultural understanding. She recently was honored with the 2025 Governor's in the Arts Folk Heritage Award.

    40 min

  2. DEC 12

    Open Studio: LexArts-led collaboration explores the healing power of art

    LexArts and the Arts and Health Alliance of Central Kentucky promote and integrate the arts into healthcare settings to enhance the well-being of patients, caregivers, and communities. Tom Musgrave talks about the collaborative concept with LexArts Vice President Nathan Zamarron.

    12 min
  3. Open Studio takes you behind the scenes of UKCFA podcast 'The Beat'

    NOV 21

    Open Studio takes you behind the scenes of UKCFA podcast 'The Beat'

    What happens when three arts podcast hosts get together? Will hilarity ensue? Perhaps something a bit more urbane and cerebral? You're about to find out! This week on WUKY's Open Studio Tom Musgrave talks with Jennifer Sciantarelli and Mark Mozingo, co-hosts of "The Beat: Conversations with the University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts Community," podcast.

    11 min

  4. NOV 14

    Lyndy Franklin Smith previews the Lexington Theatre Company's production of A Christmas Carol

    This week on Open Studio Tom Musgrave talks with Lexington Theatre Company co-founder & artistic director Lyndy Franklin Smith about their production of 'A Christmas Carol,' November 20-23 at the Lexington Opera House. The local musical theater group is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

    26 min

  5. NOV 7

    This week on Open Studio: Frank X. Walker on his mentor, Gurney Norman

    This week on Open Studio Tom Musgrave talks with former Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker on the recent passing of his mentor and friend Gurney Norman who passed away last month. The University of Kentucky is holding a two day tribute on December 6th and 7th.

    12 min

  6. OCT 31

    Lex. Singers' Jefferson Johnson on a most unusual choral assignment this weekend

    At the time of this interview they didn't even have a title but we now know Lexington Singers and the Lexington Children's Choir will debut the World Premiere of Elaine Hagenberg's new work, 'Aeterna Via' for chorus and orchestra. This is the piece that Lexington Singers will take to Paris, France, in June 2026.

    18 min

  7. OCT 24

    Open Studio: Mark Lenn Johnson joins us to talk about Community Venture's Art Inc. Kentucky program

    Art Inc. Kentucky, a Community Ventures social enterprise, is a non-profit, member-focused business and marketing incubator and artist's loan fund committed to providing emerging and established Kentucky artists with the tools, resources and education necessary to build their businesses, broaden their exposure and sell their work. President Mark Lenn Johnson joins Tom for a sweeping conversation on the range of aid and assistance on offer to established and aspiring artists in Central Kentucky. This includes an artist incubator program, the ArtHouse Kentucky Gallery inside the MET, and the Artists' Village.

    25 min

  8. OCT 17

    Open Studio takes you behind the scenes of KCAL Old Time Radio

    'Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear....' This week on Open Studio Tom welcomes Norman and Denise Cline of KCAL Old Time Radio. The Troupe, which recreates old time radio shows the way they were originally performed back in the 40s and 50s, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an event Friday October 24th and Saturday the 25th at First Vineyard Winery in Nicholasville.

    41 min
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Open Studio puts a spotlight on the arts, artists and issues of the Kentucky cultural community. Hosted by Tom Musgrave.

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  • Channel
    WUKY
  • Creator
    Tom Musgrave, Alan Lytle
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Open Studio

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