The Art of the Matter

Explore what "art" means within the city's vibrant cultural scene. Uncover new genres, discover new perspectives, and celebrate the wide diversity of the arts in central Indiana.

Hear from an array of fascinating guests who examine the cultural community from the perspective of who, what, when and where, while exploring the broader effects the arts have on our lives.

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Jan 20, 2018

Spellbinding Documentary, Conservationist Meg Lowman, Indiana Writers Center Moves, Norbert Krapf's New Book, and Librarians Deal with Orphaned Media

This week, a documentary about a crime that held Indianapolis spellbound in 1977, conservationist Meg Lowman, and how librarians deal with music on formats that are no longer supported*. We'll also learn about the Indiana Writers Center's new home, and talk with Indiana's first Poet Laureate about his new book that pairs Walt Whitman verse with Bible passages.

Jan 13, 2018

Golf Course Designer Ron Kern, Poet Liza Hyatt, Linda Rendelmen's "Women Like Us," The Harrison Center's New Mission, and Butler's MFA Outreach Programs

This week, a golf course designer who's also a photographer - or maybe the other way around - a poet who literally traced her ancestors' footsteps, a woman who wants to change the world for women and girls, the Harrison Center's new mission, and Butler University's MFA outreach programs.

Jan 06, 2018

Encore Re-Broadcast: Satch the Artist, Engineers and Fiber Artisans, Dorothy Alig at the Cummins Building, Indy Funk and Soul, and 4,000 Works of Clay

This week, how Julie Kern the banker became Satch the artist, how engineers and fiber artists decided to collaborate, how Dorothy Alig got her work in the new Cummins Building, that era when Indy had a booming funk and soul scene, and a show and sale of 4,000 works of clay.

Jan 06, 2018

Encore Re-Broadcast: Satch the Artist, Engineers and Fiber Artisans, Dorothy Alig at the Cummins Building, Indy Funk and Soul, and 4,000 Works of Clay

Dec 23, 2017

Music and Spoken Word by Local Artists for the Winter Holidays

This week on The Art of the Matter, we'll celebrate the winter holidays with local music and spoken word by artists including Norbert Krapf, Marc Allan, Melissa Fraterrigo, Kaveh Akbar, Gary Walters, Becky Archibald, Monika Herzig, Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, and many more.

Dec 16, 2017

Indy's Connection to Watergate, Indy Ballet's Nutcracker, Church Series Explores Meaning of "Prodigal Son," Pravada's Small Studio Session, and Professor Watermelon

This week, how an Indianapolis native revealed the identity of Watergate's "Deep Throat," Indianapolis Ballet Company's holiday concerts, and quality time with Professor Watermelon. We also learn about an innovative study series at Indianapolis' Second Presbyterian Church, and sample Pravada's Small Studio Session.

Dec 09, 2017

Terry Border and Melissa Fraterrigo Offer New Books, Carmel Launches a German Christmas Market, Circus Training in the Aerial Arts, and Pacer Victor Oladipo Scores More Than Points

This week, two books that might be the perfect presents for people on your list, Carmel's new nod to the traditional German Christmas market, how to get circus skills right here in Indy, and Pacer Victor Oladipo is also a musician.

Dec 02, 2017

The Indianapolis Children's Choir's Concerts, Indiana Historical Society's Holdiay Celebrations, Ivy Tech Partners with Community North Hospital to Sooth Patients, We Tackle Civil Discourse, and Christy Wilcox Likes Venomous Creatures

This week, the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Indiana Historical Society are ready for the holidays, and we learn about a moving partnership between Ivy Tech art students and Community North Hospital. We'll also learn about two books - one about civil discourse, and the other about distinctly uncivil behavior in the animal kingdom.

Nov 25, 2017

Yelp, The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, The Indiana Writers' Center, Game Of Clones, and Cat Head Press

This week, YELP Indy and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir are ready for the holidays, the Indiana Writers' Center has a class to help you write your memoirs, Acceleration Art & Photography Gallery is inspired by Star Wars, and Cat Head Press teaches printmaking.

Nov 18, 2017

Thanksgiving 2017

This week, in honor of Thanksgiving, we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews. Tune in for conversations with the Vogue Theatre's Steve Ross, rising star singer Jackie Evancho, local musical legends Tad Robinson and Rob Dixon, and poet Kaveh Akbar.

Nov 11, 2017

A Hymn to Patriotism, a Book Club for Science Geeks, Klingon Can Help You be a Better Student, 1.2 Million Holiday Lights, and Arts at All Saints

This week, a new biography of the poet who wrote America the Beautiful, Indiana Humanities' Books, Booze, and Brains, Starbase Indy, WinterLights at Newfields, and Arts at All Saints.

Nov 04, 2017

The Power of Poison, Fountain Square Monthly Comedy Hour, Pianist Sean Chen, Dick Wolfsie Deconstructs Jokes, and Clint Breeze & The Groove

This week, something poisonous has invaded the Indiana State Museum, Fountain Square hosts a monthly comedy event, and APA Fellow Sean Chen is everywhere. Also, Dick Wolfsie tells us what makes a Jewish joke work, and Clint Breeze & The Groove are our featured Small Studio Session.

Oct 28, 2017

Satch the Artist, Engineers and Fiber Artisans, Dorothy Alig at the Cummins Building, Indy Funk and Soul, and 4,000 Works of Clay

Oct 21, 2017

Veterans & Tattoos, Writer Dan Grossman, Justin Vining's New Art, Bobdirex Redux, and IMA's Portraits of a City

This week, a photography exhibit that celebrates the special power of tattoos in the lives of veterans, a profile of Nuvo's new arts editor Dan Grossman, and Justin Vining's really big work in the lobby of Clowes Hall. Also on tap: Bob Harbin's company BobDirex brings back the spirit of burlesque and vaudeville in an expanded version of an IndyFringe show, and the IMA explores our citizens and asks "Where would you like to wake up tomorrow?"

Oct 14, 2017

Spirit & Place Festival, Ann Katz Festival, Native Art Now, Bill Foley Takes On A Challenger, And A Teen Film Composer

This week, the Spirit & Place Festival explores power, the Ann Katz Festival celebrates books, films, food, and more, and Native Art Now showcases the best of the Eiteljorg's Contemporary Art Fellows' work. Plus, photographer Bill Foley creates stunning portraits of nuns, and teen composer Ashton Gleckman scores films. Don't miss out - tune in!

Oct 07, 2017

A New Public Art Initiative, Brett Wiscons' New Work, Broadway in Indianapolis's Season, Influential Women Speak, and DK Channels The Beatles

This week, the Arts Council of Indianapolis has a new public art initiative, Small Studio's Brett Wiscons is on tour, Broadway comes to Indianapolis, influential women give talks, and Dance Kaleidoscope takes us on a Magical Mystery Tour.

Sep 30, 2017

Early Andy Warhol, Jazz at UIndy, Celebrating Immigrants' Gifts, A Pre-Enactment, and Ghost Stories at Crown Hill Cemetery

This week UIndy's jazz season, a Full Circle Festival, and Andy Warhol at the Long-Sharp Gallery. We'll also learn how the arts can envision a more connected neighborhood, and narrowly escape a boo-hag. Don't miss out - tune in!

Sep 23, 2017

Fat Turtle Theatre Debuts. Steve Archbold Writes About Poverty, Koganada's Film About Columbus, Vess Ruhtenberg, and Mandrell Photography

This week an in-depth conversation with the writer and director of the new film Columbus, we'll meet the Fat Turtle Theatre Company, and we'll preview Vess Ruhtenberg's Small Studio Session. We'll also learn about a new book about poverty, and meet a husband and wife photography team.

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