Hammond Regional Arts Center Podcast

Hammond Regional Arts Center
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Host Melissa Griffin talks with artists and other professionals about their life stories and experiences and helps the listener relate to the intersection where life and art blend. The Hammond Regional Arts Center hopes to enrich lives through culture and the arts. Produced by Jeffrey Talbot

  1. Jul 24

    Glass & Grit: Jerry Hymel's Stained Glass Journey

    After a tragic accident, sheer grit and determination--and a constant can-do attitude--gave Jerry Hymel the ability to make a life-altering decision that would turn things around in a positive way he couldn't have foreseen. Jerry was invited to take a stained-glass class, and as he puts it, “the rest is history.”  Host Melissa Griffin was on location at Jerry Hymel's home studio to talk about his work and his journey to becoming a nationally recognized stained-glass artist. His creations that have found homes in churches, businesses, galleries across the world, and even the White House Christmas Tree. Take a listen to his powerful story.  Produced by Jeffrey Talbot.

    Glass & Grit: Jerry Hymel's Stained Glass Journey

  2. 03/11/2025

    The Impact of Art Education with Jordan Kenning & Shayla Kelly

    March is Youth Art Month, and we're getting into the nitty gritty of the impact that Art Education has on us all as we grow and mature. Join host Melissa Griffin as she discusses these impacts with educators Jordan Kenning and Shayla Kelly. Visit the Hammond Regional Arts Center for the annual Young Artists Exhibition, opening March 14th (5 pm - 8 pm) and on display through April 3, 2025. Regular gallery hours are Wed - Fri from noon to 6 pm. Details at hammondarts.org.

    The Impact of Art Education with Jordan Kenning & Shayla Kelly

  3. 01/15/2025

    Father-Daughter Duo: Jackson Hill & Caroline Marshall Hill

    Two artists join us in the studio to talk about their work and their exhibition in the Hammond Regional Arts Center Mezzanine Gallery (Jan 17 - Feb 27, 2025). Not just any two artists--they're photographer Jackson Hill and his daughter painter Caroline Marshall Hill. Listen in as they talk about their artistic techniques and give us insight on the ways they influenced each over the years. They're shared love of nature has resulted in the opportunity to share the exhibition space here at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. For more info, visit www.hammondarts.org.

    Father-Daughter Duo: Jackson Hill & Caroline Marshall Hill

  4. 12/03/2024

    Louisiana Poet Laureate 2023 - 2025 Alison Pelegrin

    Stepping away from our usual format, the Hammond Regional Arts Center podcast welcomes Louisiana Poet Laureate 2023 - 2025 Alison Pelegrin to the stage for a live reading of her work on October 12, 2024 in celebration of Tangipahoa Parish's Literary Day. In addition, Alison Pelegrin talks about her ⁠Lifelines Poetry Project ⁠ where she brings poetry writing workshops to prisons and community centers, and by doing so emphasizes poetry’s tendency to prod humanity to the surface under any conditions. Click to find out more about Alison Pelegrin and her work: alisonpelegrin.com or Lifelines Poetry Project .

    Louisiana Poet Laureate 2023 - 2025 Alison Pelegrin

  5. 06/12/2024

    Arts & Advocacy with Kevin Brown

    Artist and Air Force veteran Kevin Brown joins host Melissa Griffin to talk about his efforts to uplift a community in McComb, Mississippi through art and advocacy. His work not only aims to bring light to positive action and experiences, but is also responsible for making a positive impact on this community in unique ways.

  6. 10/24/2022

    In Ink with Author Seth Pevey

    Listen in as host Melissa Griffin talks with author Seth Pevey about his fascinating journey in writing mystery novels based in New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana. Find out more about how he works to develop settings, plots and characters. "All the people I know and all the people I interact with are in [my writing] ...on some subconscious level," says Pevey. During their chat, Pevey shares about his writing process and what inspires him most.  Find out more about the author and his work at www.sethpevey.com. His books are available for purchase on Amazon.  Produced by Jeffrey Talbot.

  7. 02/08/2022

    Balance, Harmony & Renaissance with Artist Ryan Gianelloni

    Artist Ryan Gianelloni joins host Melissa Griffin to discuss his sculpture work and his journey to becoming a professional artist who won't limit himself to one medium or one subject matter. As he discusses his sculptures, paintings, photography and even culinary art, hear him talk about his effort to create balance with seemingly unbalanced artwork. Gianelloni also discusses his use of metal leaf and the unique element it brings to his pieces.  Find out more about Ryan Gianelloni at www.ryangianelloni.com or @ryangianelloni  Produced by Jeffrey Talbot.

    Balance, Harmony & Renaissance with Artist Ryan Gianelloni

  8. 01/24/2022

    Illuminate with Cindy Blair

    Artist Cindy Blair of Alexandria, LA joins our host Melissa Griffin for a fun discussion about her work combining light and sculpture to create unique pieces inspired by organic forms and movement. Blair shares a story of her own dealings with impostor syndrome as the two discuss a shared desire to demystify the artistic process and make the arts more accessible to everyone through exposure to the arts and arts education.  Find out more about Cindy Blair's work at www.cindyblairlightart.com or @cindyblairlightart on Instagram.

    Illuminate with Cindy Blair
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Host Melissa Griffin talks with artists and other professionals about their life stories and experiences and helps the listener relate to the intersection where life and art blend. The Hammond Regional Arts Center hopes to enrich lives through culture and the arts. Produced by Jeffrey Talbot

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