Curious Mix

Curious Mix

WFYI’s arts reporter Jill Ditmire hosted this showcase of local artists and their work. Listen to the show archive to hear from writers, painters, musicians and more as they discuss their art and what it means for their community.

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The Work of Susan Hodgin at the Harrison Center
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The Work of Susan Hodgin at the Harrison Center
April 21, 2020

Earlier this month, WFYI's Jill Ditmire went to the Harrison Center to explore a gallery celebrating...

Virtual Tour of the Gardens at Newfields
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Virtual Tour of the Gardens at Newfields
April 16, 2020

WFYI's Jill Ditmire brings you on a virtual tour of the beautiful gardens at Newfields where...

Art You're Supposed to Touch | Curious Mix
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Art You're Supposed to Touch | Curious Mix
April 15, 2020

At most galleries, you're not allowed to touch the art. The opposite is true at the Eiteljorg...

Japanese Noodles and Fashion at Newfields
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Japanese Noodles and Fashion at Newfields
April 15, 2020

Curious Mix host Jill Ditmire went to Newfields to check out the latest installments in their...

The 2019 Carmel Christkindlmarkt | Curious Mix
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The 2019 Carmel Christkindlmarkt | Curious Mix
April 15, 2020

From flammenkuchen to mutzen, WFYI's Jill Ditmire checks out what's new this year at the Carmel...

Virtual Tour of Emma Overman's "The Great Outdoors" Gallery
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Virtual Tour of Emma Overman's "The Great Outdoors" Gallery
April 15, 2020

Jill Ditmire went to the Harrison Center to bring you this exclusive virtual tour of Emma Overman's...

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Arts Advocates
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Arts Advocates
March 31, 2020

Native American Sculptor Michael Naranjo ; DK dancer Mariel Greenlee and mentor Keisha Lolamma...

Escape (repeat)
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Escape (repeat)
February 28, 2020

APA Jazz Finalist Keelan Dimick talks music and TM; Small Studio performer Allison Victoria;...

Unexpected Art (repeat)
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Unexpected Art (repeat)
February 21, 2020

Tour the impressive art of the US Court House ; Jazz Bassist Nick Tucker; Phaya Thai Street...

Service Meets Style (repeat)
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Service Meets Style (repeat)
February 14, 2020

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus...

Stimulate Your Senses
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Stimulate Your Senses
January 31, 2020

The Dairy Bar; Classical Music and Cocktails; Facial Coding; Ramen Ray Noodles; Bat Sounds;...

Past makes Present (repeat)
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Past makes Present (repeat)
January 17, 2020

Walking tour of Indianapolis Oddities w artist Kipp Normand; DIY music with Carmichael; Metal...

Follow Your Passion (repeat)
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Follow Your Passion (repeat)
January 10, 2020

Artist Gabriel Lehman and Author Jamie Lehman; DIY Screen Printer; Songbook Academy; Renaissance...

Cultural Collaborators (repeat)
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Cultural Collaborators (repeat)
January 3, 2020

Classical Music Indy plays GEN CON; DIY singer songwriter; Nickel Plate Blues Fest; Sound Expeditions...

Art Without Borders (repeat)
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Art Without Borders (repeat)
December 26, 2019

Indiana art at the Indianapolis International Airport; Local Documentary Maker; Potato Ridge...

People Who Need People (repeat)
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People Who Need People (repeat)
December 20, 2019

Harrison Center 48 Hour Song Project; Warner Swopes: He's Got the Beat; Nothing Coy about this...

Empowering Arts (repeat)
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Empowering Arts (repeat)
December 13, 2019

Kids Dance Reach "Adaptive Dance"; DIY Quartz Curator; Hip Hop with SKYPP; Petra...

Game Changers
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Game Changers
December 5, 2019

Performance Artist Lori Waxman; Eugene V Debs Documentary; Rowing Camp for Kids; Classical...

Local and Global Goodness (repeat)
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Local and Global Goodness (repeat)
November 27, 2019

Cat Head Press; Musician Adam Graahs; Sound Expeditions with Rafiq Bhatia ; Don Juan V's Peruvian...

Restore, Reuse, Rejoice (repeat)
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Restore, Reuse, Rejoice (repeat)
November 22, 2019

Project LIA; music of Bashiri Asad; IPS School 91 Zero Waste Program; Duck Pin Bowling in Fountain...

Seasons, Statues & Spaghetti (repeat)
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Seasons, Statues & Spaghetti (repeat)
November 18, 2019

DK's Appalachian Spring; Leather Crafter Tracy James; abstract artist Matt Hurdle; Contemporary...

MMMM Good (repeat)
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MMMM Good (repeat)
November 8, 2019

his edition of CURIOUS MIX includes : Indianapolis artist CW Mundy, Justin Renner of HEX MUNDI,...

Unexpected Art (repeat)
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Unexpected Art (repeat)
October 31, 2019

Tour the impressive art of the US Court House ; Jazz Bassist Nick Tucker; Phaya Thai Street...

One of a Kind (repeat)
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One of a Kind (repeat)
October 25, 2019

Behind the scenes at The House of Trepidation; DIY artist Justin Brown; Pulitzer Prize Winning...

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