Art Bazaar

The Alternative Gallery
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Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts.  This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery. 

  1. APR 29

    Episode 42: Fuego - A Political Art Show

    Artists Leona, Angelica & Diana discuss Fuego: A Political Art Show, which opens on Tuesday May 5, 2026 at the Alternative Gallery. The event is an art exhibition of political paintings from local artists, poetry readings and live music by a Mariachi. The three also discuss the relationships their home countries have with the arts, how art can empower change and how YOU can be an artist TODAY!  00:00:00 - Episode Intro 00:00:50 - Leona Introduction 00:02:35 - Angelica Introduction 00:03:33 - Diana Introduction 00:08:30 - How the three artists started working together 00:13:38 - The current political climate in the US disproportionally affects immigrants of color 00:19:17 - The rise of fascism in the US mirror what has happened in other parts of the world 00:22:24 - How Fuego will compare fascist regimes to current state of US politics 00:26:54 - Art exhibits can empower people to get involved 00:31:29 - AI impacts critical thinking  00:32:24 - What to expect from FUEGO: A Political Art Show 00:35:26 - The significance of Cinco de Mayo 00:36:07 - The power of art to inspire change 00:42:44 - Are the arts viewed differently in countries outside of the US? 00:59:45 - Life after Fuego ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 6m

  2. APR 22

    Episode 41: Sam Fish (Painter)

    Art Bazaar returns after a 3-month hiatus! This episode features painter Sam Fish, who talks about his time studying the arts in Pittsburgh, hosting his own events when galleries wouldn’t get back to him, and his upcoming exhibition at the Alternative Gallery on April 23, 2026!  00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:47 - Sam’s art style & his influences 00:08:24 - Getting inspired to create 00:16:56 - Trying to find your people in college 00:19:25 - Not compromising your art 00:21:27 - Is a piece of art ever truly complete? 00:23:49 - Has Sam ever collaborated on a piece with another artist? 00:25:57 - Working with gallery spaces in Pittsburgh 00:30:03 - What opportunities are there for artists in the LV? 00:34:28 - Sam’s experience as a Resident Artist at AG 00:39:53 - Sam’s upcoming art exhibit at the AG 00:47: 22 - Does Sam make prints of his work?  00:51:14 - Making art affordable to everyone 00:55:19 - What can people to do help support working artists?  01:09:13 - Closing LINKS Sam Fish IG: @whoissam.png https://www.instagram.com/whoissam.png/ ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 11m

  3. JAN 28

    Episode 40: Connected by Craft (Marissa & Jay Echevarria)

    Marissa & Jay Echevarria stop by the Art Bazaar Podcast to chat about Connected by Craft, a monthly crafting event held at the Alternative Gallery. They also announce the upcoming show, Ice Breaker: A Political Art Show on February 18th 6-9 PM, also at the Alternative Gallery. We talk about the Alternative Gallery a lot because it’s like our podcast and stuff. There’s also a LOT of shit-talking about the Orange Bastard of a President, if you’re into that kind of thing. And if you’re not then you a bitch and we don’t like you!  (Shoutout Jansport!) 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:22 - Recording before the snowstorm 00:02:39 - Review of Mikey’s Stained Glass Through Time workshop 00:03:14 - What is Connected by Craft and how did it come to fruition?  00:04:59 - Putting together collage packets & making use of materials 00:08:38 - What items is Connected by Craft looking for? 00:09:20 - Being around other artists helps you to be more creative 00:10:24 - How a lack of physical spaces is hurting artists 00:14:11 - Pretty much every event at the AG is FREE 00:15:41 - A variety of artists & creators attend Connected by Craft 00:16:27 - Episode 40 of the Art Bazaar Podcast!  00:16:46 - Artists collaborating on projects  00:18:50 - Connected by Craft’s One Year Anniversary 00:20:31 - Working with people who don’t call themselves artists 00:21:17 - Exhibit of artwork done in 3 hours 00:25:28 - Ice Breaker: A Political Art Show 00:31:22 - Currently Politics are Pop Culture 00:36:04 - What we hope comes from the Ice Breaker show 00:37:41 - Why aren’t more arts organizations speaking out about these issues?  00:40:22 - How to stay calm through insane times 00:41:21 - The AG’s Asheville Incident 00:49:07 - The coming snowstorm 00:51:18 - Submit art for the Ice Breaker Exhibit 00:52:14 - Final thoughts on the Ice Breaker Exhibit 00:57:56 - Why are zines important in this moment?  00:59:46 - How do you like your ICE? 01:00:24 - Outro LINKS Connected by Craft IG - @connectedbycraft Submit for ICE BREAKER EXHIBIT - IG @marsticmoon ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 2m

  4. JAN 21

    Episode 39: Doug Trachtman aka LavaLampBebop

    Doug Trachtman aka LavaLampBebop is a Pop Artist and the self-described "Sharpie King." He drops in to discuss stickers, his backpack full of markers, the horrors of AI Art, creating a printed zine, his 4 cassette tapes & more!  (PSST! Make sure you listen to the VERY end!) 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:54 - Creating beer label for Bonn Brewing 00:03:49 - Backpack full of markers 00:06:11 - Reboots of early 2000s TV shows 00:08:50 - Finding what you love in life 00:09:48 - Making stickers out of USPS Priority Labels 00:11:13 - Street art sticker exchanges 00:12:15 - Struggling to charge money when first selling art 00:14:03 - Artists that inspired Doug early on 00:17:03 - Getting started vending and being a part of the art community 00:22:55 - Doug’s studio set-up & doing commissions 00:25:57 - Collaborating with other artists is like being in a band 00:28:50 - Doing show flyers 00:29:31 - “Check This Out”, an artist show & tell event 00:33:51 - “Commercial break” 00:34:21 - Making political art 00:36:49 - What role can artists play in times of unrest 00:39:09 - It’s normal for artists to have Imposter Syndrome 00:42:45 - Being against AI Art 00:45:40 - Artists being afraid to speak out against things 00:49:07 - AI can have great application, just not in Art 00:51:58 - People saying you don’t understand AI Art if you don’t like it 00:54:04 - Social media is not real life 01:02:28 - The resurgence of physical media and brick & mortar stores 01:09:24 - Advice for artists who are going through a creative block 01:12:25 - Closing 01:14:52 - 2nd Take Ideas LINKS Doug’s IG: @LavaLampBebop https://www.instagram.com/lavalampbebop/ ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 15m

  5. JAN 14

    Episode 38: Mikey Denora (Stained Glass Artist)

    The premiere episode of Season 3 of the Art Bazaar Podcast features stained glass artist Mikey Denora, who is also member of the Alternative Gallery's Resident Artist Program. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:44 - Mikey's incredible mustache 00:03:22 - What is stained glass & how is it used?  00:04:24 - How is stained glass made?  00:05:26 - How do they color stained glass?  00:06:14 - When was the height of stained glass worldwide?  00:08:34 - How Mikey first got interested in stained glass 00:10:41 - the importance of repairing things and keeping them in use 00:12:23 - Glass manufacturers only produce certain colors at various times 00:16:02 - Finding cheap stained glass 00:17:53 - Making stained glass your full time job 00:20:18 - Benefiting from the AG's Resident Artist Program 00:26:28 - Doing a stained glass window at Rising River Brewery 00:28:15 - Striving to create art unique to you 00:29:49 - Contacting Mikey for commissions (Denoraglass.com) 00:32:23 - Current passion projects 00:34:47 - Neff-Chattoe  00:42:37 - Stained Glass Through Time Workshop + Classes 00:47:11 - Recapping the December Open House @ AG 00:48:41 - Why are churches and temples drawn to stained glass? 00:53:19 - What's the future of stained glass?  LINKS Denora Glass - https://www.denoraglass.com Mikey's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeydenoraglass/ Stained Glass Through Time Event Registration FREE WORKSHOP (January 23, 2026 6-9 PM) https://www.denoraglass.com/classes Neff-Chattoe Documentary (Directed by Brandon Wunder) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYsKMRynEaM ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 3m

  6. SEASON 3 TRAILER

    Art Bazaar Season 3 UPDATE!!

    Art Bazaar returns for Season 3 on January 14th!  Hear all about what happened during the hiatus between seasons 2 & 3, as well as what to expect from the new season!

    7 min

  7. 12/11/2024

    Episode 37: Rebecca Ashdot (Archaeologist & Artist)

    Archaeologist & Artist Rebecca Ashdot stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about her time in Belize excavating the Mayan city of Chan Chich. She explains what LiDar is and how it's being used to discover previously lost cities in the remote jungle.  Much of the conversation is spent on Mesoamerican cultures including the Aztec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan & more!  Lots of great tips for those curious about starting on their own path to archaeology. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - How Rebecca first got interested in archaeology 00:07:31 - Much of art & culture of the past is known thanks to archaeology 0:08:23 - An understanding of archaeology leads to an appreciation of the arts 00:11:30 - Are cultural studies like the Maya part of school curriculum? 00:13:02- Public education leaves out a lot of important historical events 00:17:36 - Rebecca's passion for Native American cultures 00:20:50 - The Lenape Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology 00:23:51 - Archaeological sites in the Delaware Water Gap 00:26:30 - Looters impact on archaeological sites 00:29:52 - What is LiDar? 00:33:44 - Using LiDar to find lost cities in the jungle 00:37:22 - Cultural excursion to Teotihuacan & Mexico City's museums 00:40:44 - New discoveries at Teotihuacan 00:43:46 - Taking a trip through Mexico City with an Aztec 00:45:14 - Mexico & Central America's connection with their Indigenous cultures' 00:48:29 - The Conquistadors built over the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan 00:51:51 - Xochimilco 00:52:44 - Anthropology, Linguistics & Bioarchaeology 00:55:16 - Chan Chich, Mayan city in Belize 01:05:53 - The ancient cultures of Mexico: Olmec, Zapotecs & more 01:08:47 - Advice for people interested in getting into archaeology 01:13:41 - Resin by Rebecca (Rebecca's Art) 01:19:47 - Outro LINKS Resin by Rebecca - https://www.instagram.com/resin_by_rebecca/ NEPA Archaeology - https://www.facebook.com/groups/447353964457087/ Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - https://www.pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com/ Sherman Theatre Punk Rock Flea Market - https://shermantheater.com/event/poconos-punk-rock-flea-market-2/sherman-theater/ ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 21m

  8. 12/04/2024

    Episode 36: AG Talks $6 Million Banana + Upcoming Events

    On this episode of Art Bazaar AG members Rob Riegel, Kylee Tirado & Brandon Dominguez join host Brandon Wunder for a ranging discussion about the the $6 million banana that turned the art world upside down, community art events in the LV, using your platform to support other artists, Artist Takeovers, as well as upcoming events at the AG.  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Review of Artist Takeover 00:06:18 - The LAST First Friday at Banana Factory (December 6, 2024) 00:09:42 - 21st Annual Holiday Show @ Connexions 00:15:15 - Miami Art Week 00:19:02 - The $6 million banana 00:31:15 - State of Florida strips $32 million in arts funding  00:34:39 - Mexico City's art scene 00:38:08 - How do we convince communities to support small arts organizations?  00:54:21 - Upcoming Open House @ the AG (December 12, 2024) 01:00:23 - Using your platform to help others 01:02:36 - Connected by Craft (art making event @ AG) 01:08:46 - Upcoming Hip-Hop show @ AG (December 14, 2024) 01:11:36 - Outro UPCOMING EVENTS @ AG Open House (Dec. 12 6-9PM) - https://www.facebook.com/share/1BBrr9dKNd/ Connected By Craft (Dec. 14 Noon-3 PM) - https://www.facebook.com/share/1GDFZVQYCK/ ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547 https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

    1h 13m
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Hear how art shapes our world! The Art Bazaar podcast speaks with unique creators from around the world to see how art impacts everything around us. In addition to these rich conversations there will be tons of helpful information for independent artists building a career in the arts.  This podcast is perfect for artists, art lovers & anyone seeking interesting conversations. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus episodes released randomly. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery. 

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  • Creator
    The Alternative Gallery
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Art Bazaar
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