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LocalmotiveEpisode 2 - Salt Lake Art History: The Art Barn (UMOCA) & SLC Pepper MuralJoin us on a conversation about art history in SLC! Learn about the origins and 100-year history of UMOCA as well as the iconic SLC Pepper Mural by Jann Haworth.2023-10-061h 17
LocalmotiveEpisode 1 - Salt Lake Lore: Haunted Hotel & The WizardWe're back! For each episode of season two, we'll pick a theme and each find a story relating to it, then report our findings to each other (and you!). To kick off the season, we present essential Salt Lake lore, the kind of stuff you'd only know about after living here a while or during a particular time. Remember when Oingo Boingo used to play special Halloween shows in Salt Lake? How many times have you seen "the wizard" strolling by Liberty Park? Join us as we dig through SLC's weird history in season two of Localmotive: An Arts and...2023-09-081h 01
LocalmotiveEpisode 14-The Art of Belonging with Curators Fanny Guadalupe Blauer, Jorge Rojas and Artist Maruch Santíz GómezUtah Valley University Museum of Art's opening exhibit, The Art of Belonging explores themes of belonging in community and culture. Today we talk to the curators and organizers of the exhibit as well as interview one of the featured artists Maruch Santíz Gómez who we speak to about her upcoming artist talk on August 8 at the UVUMOA. This episode is translated in Spanish and English.2023-07-2856 min
LocalmotiveSeason One Wrap Up Episode!Six months and 13 episodes later we've completed our first season of Localmotive. WOW! We wanted to take some time to reflect back on this first season (and some behind-the-scenes details) before we start the new season with our new format, which will have us both doing research on a theme and presenting it to the other person. Not sure what to call that format... We'll still do interviews when the opportunity strikes (pitch us!), but we're trying something new. Our first theme is "Salt Lake lore," and I have no idea how she's going to interpret it, but I've got...2023-07-1439 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 12 - Stimulating The Art Ecosystem: An Overview of Granary Art's Critical Ground EventWhat a more perfect way to wrap up the art-focused Season 1 with an overview of an immersive, collaborative, educational, and stimulating arts event such as Granary Art's Critical Ground. Walk through the one-and-a-half day event with us and let us share with you what we learned.2023-06-3045 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 11 - Democratizing Art Criticism Through Conversation: Interview with Amy Jorgensen and Darren Jones of Critical GroundToday we speak to Amy Jorgensen and Darren Jones, creators of Critical Ground hosted at Granary Arts. Critical Ground is a gathering of curators, artists, art writers, and community builders. The hope of this event is to have open conversation about art criticism and community on common ground.2023-06-1641 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 10 - Make Friction Funny! An Interview With Comedian and DJ Brook NeilsonWhat is it like doing comedy in Utah? Who are the jokes for? And how does comedy make shifts within a conservative culture? Today we cover these topics and more with comedian, actress, DJ, artist, AND MORE, Brook Neilson. Follow her at @conceptualmilf on Instagram to stay informed with her upcoming events!2023-06-0250 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 09 - Collage and Community with Clover MillsClover Mills is a poet and collage artist carving a refuge out of a hostile planet. Clover discusses their recent showing at Sister SLC's Radical Joy show, shares their experiences as a growing artist and even gives some tips to first-time collagers. Follow Clover on Instagram @interprismatic and on Twitch at twitch.tv/cactusclo.2023-05-1954 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 08 - A Union For The Books With SLC Public Library Workers UnitedOn April 24, 2023, Salt Lake librarians announced their formation of Salt Lake Public Library Workers United, a collective of public library workers—a union. We speak with Michelle Cao, Ivy Smith and Christina Ordóñez about how and why their union formed and what they and the community stand to gain from their collective effort. Visit https://linktr.ee/slcplwu to see how you can support your fellow workers.2023-05-0540 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 07 - Inclusivity and Access Within Modern Tattooing with Hy Amanero"I think one of the myths that I've seen is that the traditional American culture is the only culture within tattooing. When in reality our generation has created such a massive rift that we no longer think of American traditional as the only style," says SLC tattoo artist Hy Amanero. Today, we bust myths, address issues, and dissect the changes within modern tattooing that has made it more accessible and inclusive. Hy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hy_tattoos_/2023-04-211h 00
LocalmotiveEpisode 06 - What's Science Got To Do With It? The Relationship Between Art and Technology with Multimedia Artist Reza SafaviToday we meet with multimedia artist Reza Safavi! Safavi explores the intersection between art and technology through code, video, sound, drawing, sculpture, analog and digital devices as well as elements of the natural world to create interactive experiences. We talk to Reza about current and past projects, the meaning of science within art, and how art plays into environmental storytelling.2023-04-0739 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 05 - Erasing Erasure Through Cultural Exchange with PROArtes Mexico"The potency of cultural exchange preserves ideas, preserves cultures, preserves humanity," says Peter Hay, co-director and co-founder of PROArtes Mexico, an organization that facilitates cultural exchange between the United States and Mexico. Since 2018, Hay and his wife, Stephanie Garcia, have done the thorny work of consulting and managing the legal and logistical work of international artistic and cultural exchange. Returning from a recent group trip to Mexico City led by PROArtes, Hay speaks to the difficulty (and importance!) of unseating dominant perspectives through authentic collaboration.2023-03-2447 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 04 - Little Boomboxes Everywhere: The Boombox Benefit with Horacio RodriguezCeramics artist Horacio Rodriguez discusses The Boombox Benefit, a fundraising exhibition at UMOCA featuring 10 different artists' iteration of Rodriguez's ceramic boombox. Proceeds of sold pieces will go to 10 different non-profits chosen by the artists. Learn more at hellohoracio.com.2023-03-1046 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 03 – Looking for Walls to Paint: Roots Art KollectiveDuring this episode we talk to the Roots Art Kollective about what it means to be three independent artists with different disciplines who work as a group, how murals highlight underrepresented communities, what the logistics of professional mural work looks like and the role murals take within a growing city, aka gentrification.2023-02-2454 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 02 – Makin' Art on the Government's Dime: A Discussion on Public Grants with Susan CampbellBoss makes a dollar, I make a dime, that’s why we make art on the government's dime! Or something like that. This week, we talk to Susan Campbell, Community Investment and Development Manager of the Salt Lake City Arts Council about public grant structures, timelines and rookie mistakes to avoid when applying. For questions about the Salt Lake City Arts Council's grant program email ArtsGrants@SLCgov.com. Connect with us on Instagram @localmotivepodcast and email us at localmotiveslc@gmail.com.2023-02-1039 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 01 – Public Art and YOU! With Renato Olmedo-GonzálezHow does public art get made? What does public art say about its home? Is that a sign or a mural? Localmotive hosts Bianca Velasquez and Parker Mortensen talk with Salt Lake City Arts Council’s Public Art Program Manager Renato Olmedo-González about our favorite public art pieces, his stewardship of public art, and the bureaucracy that makes it all possible. Visit us at localmotivepodcast.com, on Instagram @localmotivepodcast and email us at localmotivepodcastslc@gmail.com.2023-02-0357 min
LocalmotiveEpisode 00 - Learning About LocalmotiveHosts Parker Mortensen and Bianca Velasquez discuss the mission and purpose behind Localmotive, their backgrounds within podcasting/reporting and their ambitions for the show.2023-01-2018 min