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.

Latest Episodes

Follow Your Passion (repeat)

Artist Gabriel Lehman and Author Jamie Lehman; DIY Screen Printer; Songbook Academy; Renaissance artist Mike Graves ; Sound Expeditions-Carbon & Oxygen; Bangkok Restaurant and Jazz Bar; Craft Beer Expert Rita Kohn; Library poetry. Originally posted October 4, 2018
Past makes Present (repeat)

Walking tour of Indianapolis Oddities w artist Kipp Normand; DIY music with Carmichael; Metal artist Nancy Lee celebrates at CCIC; Mole at Loren Mari Mexican Grill; Jazz Saxophonist Amanda Gardier; KIB Pollinator Count; Car Wash Poetry. Originally posted October 11, 2018.
Stimulate Your Senses

The Dairy Bar; Classical Music and Cocktails; Facial Coding; Ramen Ray Noodles; Bat Sounds; multi media artist Anila Angh; Indy Artsy's Julie Edwards; Pony Poop Poetry.
Service Meets Style (repeat)

The Collection at The Conrad Hotel; DIY artist Ceres; The Normies; Neon Art; Heidelburg Haus Cafe and Bakery; Artist Katrina Murray; IMCPL "Sons" photo exhibit; Cloud poetry. Originally produced December 20, 2018.
Unexpected Art (repeat)

Tour the impressive art of the US Court House ; Jazz Bassist Nick Tucker; Phaya Thai Street Food; Classical Music Indy presents UNSilent Night; local artist Roberta Avidor; PASIC percussion experience; Camera poetry. Originally produced February 7, 2019.
Escape (repeat)

APA Jazz Finalist Keelan Dimick talks music and TM; Small Studio performer Allison Victoria; A visit to the Animalia Big Top; Jamaican cuisine at Da Blue Lagoon; Neo Jazz vocalist Keana Whatley; PUP upcycles Amtrak seats; YATS actors tackle digital bullying; Art to cope with grim global issues; Poetry from Ethan Coen. Originally published Feburary 14, 2019.
Arts Advocates

Native American Sculptor Michael Naranjo ; DK dancer Mariel Greenlee and mentor Keisha Lolamma ; "The Indianapolis" and its ultimate fans; Malawi menstruation outreach; Elana Ruz Cuban Cafe; Jazz power couple Valerie and Kenny Phelps; Frank Sinatra poetry.
Empowering Arts (repeat)

Kids Dance Reach "Adaptive Dance"; DIY Quartz Curator; Hip Hop with SKYPP; Petra Cafe; Selecting a Steinway; E Sports League; KI Culinary Arts; KIB Pollinator; If Anthony Bourdain was a poet. Originally published July 26, 2018.
People Who Need People (repeat)

Harrison Center 48 Hour Song Project; Warner Swopes: He's Got the Beat; Nothing Coy about this Poem; Sound Expeditions: White River; Axum Ethiopian; Climate Change Camp; Feeding a Crowd; Graffiti Guru Ezi. Originally posted August 2, 2018.
Art Without Borders (repeat)

Indiana art at the Indianapolis International Airport; Local Documentary Maker; Potato Ridge review; DIG INDY art; Music from Birimbi; KIB Pollinator Count; Arts in the Parks; The Tamale Place; local designer Beck Jones; Inventive Poetry. Originally published August 9, 2018.