This week Erik and Mike welcome Associate Curator Nora Abrams from MCA Denver. Nora is a recent addition to the MCA who brings an impressive resume to the table with former employers such as MoMA, The Met, New York University, Institute of Fine Art; New York, Grey Art Gallery and more.

This week Erik and Mike welcome Damon McLeese, Executive Director of Access Gallery. Access Gallery, an aspect of VSA (Very Special Arts) of Colorado, is a studio and gallery that brings art and creative expression to people with disabilities. VSA arts of Colorado is focused on creating a world where people with disabilities have the opportunity to learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith. Nearly five million people with disabilities participate in VSA arts programs each year through affiliate programs in each state and over sixty countries worldwide.

Featured Music This Week:
Alec Berlin-Manhattan
Michael Merenda-Holiest of Ghosts

This week Erik and Mike welcome back painter Rick Dula to complete the interview that was interrupted by technical difficulties a few weeks ago. Rick is one of 17 artists participating in the Embrace! Exhibition at The Denver Art Museum. Rick’s contribution to this giant installation project is titled “A Moment in Time: Here”; a photo realistic mural depicting the Hamilton Building’s skeletal structure. Rick also exhibits at William Havu Gallery.

Featured Music This Week:
Chella Negro-Same As It Ever Was (Truly)
Kinzli-Finding It Hard To Believe

Also, in a special bonus episode which will air from 9 PM to 9:30 PM, we will be joined by Dana Cain and Phil Bender to talk about the upcoming Love Show opening this Friday at Core New Art Space. They will also be announcing the long awaited winner of the “Win a Dream Date with Phil Bender” contest!

Featured Music This Week:
Tall Brothers-My Baby Loves Jive Jive Jive
Old Bull-Miracles

Featured Music This Week:
Old Bull-When I die
Lucy Langless-Former Tribe

Featured Music This Week:
Lucy Langlas-Former Tribe
Tall Brothers-My Baby Loves to Jive Jive Jive

Featured Music This Week:
Tall Brothers-Club Papers
Old Bull-Miracles

*Our apologies, but this week’s show was cut short due to technical difficulties. Never fear, Rick Dula will return for another interview in the near future. Also, you can hear more from Rick at his upcoming Logan Lecture at the DAM on Wednesday, January 20th at 7 PM. Click Here for more information.*

This week Erik and Mike interview painter Rick Dula. Rick is one of 17 artists participating in the Embrace! Exhibition at The Denver Art Museum. Rick’s contribution to this giant installation project is titled “A Moment in Time: Here”; a photo realistic mural depicting the Hamilton Building’s skeletal structure. Rick also exhibits at William Havu Gallery.

Featured Music This Week:
Metric-Help I’m Alive
Old Bull-Miracles

In the first show of 2010, Erik and Mike interview sculptor Rik Sargent. Rik will be announcing the official home for his long awaited One World One Water sculpture and taking us on another existential exploration of the meaning of life, art and everything (we hope!).

Featured Music This Week:
St. Christopher-It’s ALL Gone
Old Bull-When I Die