Minot Arts Podcast: a MAP to the Arts in Small Town America

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Minot Arts Podcast: a MAP to the Arts in Small Town America

Join podcast hosts Justin Anderson and Chandell Lattin as they dig through the ins and outs of creating art in small town America with a new guest creative each episode. The Minot Arts Podcast is brought to you by Prairie Fire Studios in Minot, North Dakota and produced by Brandon Trondson with More Than Music.

  1. MAR 15

    S2 Ep.11 - Beyond Blooms with Alexis "Lexi Lou" Clark

    Justin and Chandell sit down for the season 2 finale with local florist and designer Lexi Clark, owner of Lexi Lou Floral. They discuss Lexi's journey through art, design, flowers, and events, the importance of telling your color story, and her passion for landscaping and community.

    50 min

  2. MAR 1

    S2 Ep. 10 - Building Bridges with Nancy Walter

    Justin and Chandell sit down with local artist Nancy Walter to discuss her experience as both an artist and a museum director in Minot. They talk about the importance of making mistakes, the benefit of collaborating with others, the challenge of reaching new audiences in a small community, and how we can break down barriers to encourage increased arts participation.

    50 min

  3. FEB 16

    S2 Ep. 9 - Beers to Boudoir with Kellie Harvey

    Kellie Harvey, of Kellie Photography, joins Justin and Chandell to discuss how her passion for photography developed accidentally as she learned the ropes of social media marketing. Kellie looks back on her experience coordinating the AARP murals in downtown Minot, how she's watched the murals give new life to underutilized spaces, and how they've become important landmarks for her and other local photographers. Kellie discusses her passion for empowering women through her work and about the joy she experiences watching the community come together at different downtown events, like those hosted by her and the crew at Atypical Brewery.

    55 min

  4. FEB 2

    S2 Ep. 8 - Societal Strings with Dr. Erik Anderson

    Dr. Erik Anderson, professor of strings and co-director of the MSU String Ensemble, joins Justin and Chandell to talk about the valuable role that creatives play within society, his passion for sharing knowledge and experience through music, and why he prefers playing in community orchestras where connection takes precedence over perfection. He shares his excitement about the upcoming Community Rocks concert and about his involvement with the Minot Strings Academy.

    53 min

  5. JAN 19

    S2 Ep. 7 - Delicious Details with Elizabeth Sund

    Elizabeth Sund of Sundbakes joins Justin and Chandell to talk about how strategic problem-solving led to her ability to make a living as a food artist. We talk about her creative process, how she decides what's "cake-able," her love of public speaking, and the power of prioritizing peace.

    1h 4m

  6. JAN 5

    S2 Ep. 6 - Rural Roots with Roxi Mathis

    Local artist and graphic designer Roxi Mathis joins Justin and Chandell to discuss her rural upbringing in Amadon, ND and the impact that ranch life and familial influences have had on her artistic journey and her works. Roxi reflects on Minot’s welcoming arts environment, on the value of living in a community with accessible arts experiences, and shares her excitement about her newest projects.

    1h 4m

  7. 12/22/2023

    S2 Ep. 5 - Being Brave with Tim Baumann

    Executive Director of International Music Camp, Director of the Minot Community Concert Band, Minot Symphony Orchestra musician, and community organizer Tim Baumann joins Justin and Chandell to talk about how his varied work and projects intersect and are propelled by a desire to meet people where they're at and to help our community grow in meaningful ways. We talk about Tim's experiences living and teaching in both rural and urban environments and what he has taken from those experiences to cultivate change-making within the Magic City and beyond. Tim shares with us his excitement about upcoming events and milestones and encourages listeners to be brave in pursuing their interests- even if they aren't very good at first.

    1h 13m

  8. 12/08/2023

    S2 Ep. 4 - Collaborative Community with Sarah Honerman

    Minot State University professor Sarah Honerman joins Justin and Chandell to discuss how her personal background in theatre brought her to teaching at Minot State University and being selected to help revive the MSU theatre program. We discuss the unique collaborative atmosphere that occurs in rural art-making and Sarah shares her excitement about upcoming collaborative programming with Western Plains Opera and shows she’d like to bring to the MSU stage.

    50 min
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Join podcast hosts Justin Anderson and Chandell Lattin as they dig through the ins and outs of creating art in small town America with a new guest creative each episode. The Minot Arts Podcast is brought to you by Prairie Fire Studios in Minot, North Dakota and produced by Brandon Trondson with More Than Music.

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