Behind the Glass Gallery Podcast

Richard Colon x Quajay Donnell x Rob Bell
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Visual Arts
  • Updated Monthly

Behind the Glass Gallery podcast is a monthly talk with the current month's BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY. Hosted by Richard B Colón, Quajay Donnell and Rob Bell

  1. Jul 16

    Behind the Glass July 2026: Julie Chen and Alyssa Marzolf DeWitt

    On this episode hosted by co-curator Rob Bell, July featured artists Julie Chen and Alyssa Marzolf DeWitt share insights into their creative journeys, highlighting how their individual backgrounds and life experiences shape their art. Alyssa's series addresses contemporary issues such as climate change through innovative photography, while Julie reflects on cultural observations stemming from her familial connections. The episode encapsulates the interplay between personal narratives and artistic expression, illustrating how art serves as both a vehicle for communication and a means for processing complex emotions. Links: alyssamdewitt.comlinktr.ee/artist.juliecheninstagram.com/behindglassrocbehindglassroc.substack.com

  2. Jun 23

    Finding Your Voice in Photography

    Host Quajay Donnell and producer Chris Lindstrom explore the "little things" with June's featured photographers, Noah and Liam, who reflect on their artistic processes and the influences that shape their unique perspectives. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription! It’s A Lot Check out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/

  3. Apr 21

    Community and Creativity

    Host and co-curators Quajay Donnell and Rob Bell talk with April 2026 featured artist Brian Tucker and Tytiana Jordan about their journey, their work, and the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription! Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast et Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm

  4. Mar 18

    Behind the Glass: A New Season of Artistic Exploration

    Our first episode of the 2026 season with March featured artists Erika Matías-De Jesús (she/they) and Olivia Robinson (he/she/they) hosted by co-curators Quajay Donnell and Robert Bell. Olivia Robinson is a Rochester based documentarian who has a passion for being behind the camera and capturing life in its rawest form. She is dedicated to creating a space for cultural preservation and storytelling from her point of view. IG: theorarchive theorarchive.portfoliobox.net Erika Matías-De Jesús aka edj is a Dominican born, NY raised multi-faceted lesbian artist currently focused on film photography. Their work is a boisterous ‘thank you’ to the immigrants and queers before her, in this moment and of the future. IG: earth2edj stungunedj.com Mentioned in this episode: It’s A Lot Check out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/ Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

  5. 12/07/2025

    Behind the Glass 2026 Announcement !

    Small announcement on some Big Plan for @behindglassroc in 2026 Thank you to our curation team @quajay @byrobbell And a big thank you to all of you that have supported our mission of Community Over Competition 💪 See you in 2026 and please check out our GoFundMe on our Behind the Glass Instagram page ! @richardbcolon Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Mind of Magnus Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm

  6. 10/21/2025

    Behind The Glass (Rob and Chris Show) October 2025

    This podcast episode presents an engaging dialogue with artists Distorted Reality and No Fun Zone, following a recent First Friday Reception . The primary focus of our discussion revolves around the unique experience of exhibiting artwork and the subsequent interactions with the audience, as well as the creative processes behind their respective pieces they brought downtown to our gallery. As we navigate through their narratives, we highlight the significance of community in the artistic journey and the transformative power of creativity in our lives. Mentioned in this episode: Punches & Popcorn Punches & Popcorn: The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/ Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

  7. 09/23/2025 ·  Bonus

    Bouncing in the Bounce House in Your 40s (with Richard Colon & Quajay Donnell) - It's a Lot

    Photographers, gallery co-curators, and dads Richard Colon and Quajay Donnell join host Emily Hessney Lynch for a conversation about photography, Rochester, community, and fatherhood. In the first half of the show, we discuss how photographing different parts of Rochester helped them get to know the city, their goals of prioritizing community over competition and uplifting underrepresented artists with Behind the Glass Gallery, and how normal it's become to meet people from the internet IRL. During the second half of our conversation, we explore their different experiences of fatherhood during different decades of their lives, how other dads just *get it*, and how sometimes you just have to bounce in the bounce house, even in your 40s. For more, check out: Behind the Glass Gallery InstagramQuajay's InstagramRichard's InstagramBehind the Glass Gallery podcastEmily's Instagram This is a production of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo was created by Tenderchomps Art. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that Lifts Everyone Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Murphys Rank The World Meghan, Skye and Tim know you have a lot of choices in life. That's why they're undertaking the herculean task of ranking the world! Join the siblings Murphy as they rank everything from sandwiches to cryptids in their neverending quest to help you find the best. Find it where you get your podcasts!

    Bouncing in the Bounce House in Your 40s (with Richard Colon & Quajay Donnell) - It's a Lot

  8. 09/09/2025 ·  Bonus

    Rochester Fringe Preview - Drag + Clown - Just Can't Not

    This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about! Check the episode out on Just Can't Not or Lunchador.org https://just-cant-not.captivate.fm/episode/rochester-fringe-preview-drag-clown Guest: Drag + Clown - Six fierce drag performers collide with the world of clown in this outrageous, high-energy fringe spectacle! Expect big wigs, bigger noses, slapstick glamour, chaotic beauty, and emotional depth as these queens, kings, and in-betweens push the limits of drag and clowning. Hilarious, unpredictable, and heartbreakingly human — this is drag like you’ve never seen it before! Venue: MuCCC Time: 9/12 @ 7pm, 9/19 @ 7pm Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/drag-clown Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

    Rochester Fringe Preview - Drag + Clown - Just Can't Not
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Behind the Glass Gallery podcast is a monthly talk with the current month's BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY. Hosted by Richard B Colón, Quajay Donnell and Rob Bell

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  • Creator
    Richard Colon x Quajay Donnell x Rob Bell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Richard Colon x Quajay Donnell x Rob Bell
  • Show Website
    Behind the Glass Gallery Podcast

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