Marjorie Barrick Museum Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/marjorie-barrick-museum Go behind the scenes in an art museum. Join the crew from the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art as we chat with artists, curators, and everyone else who helps us bring our galleries to life. New episodes will be posted in selected months after the program has aired on KUNV 91.5. The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is located on the campus of one of the most racially diverse universities in the United States, we strive to create a nourishing environment for those who continue to be neglected by contemporary art museums, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ groups. As the only art museum in the city of Las Vegas, we commit ourselves to leveling barriers that limit access to the arts, especially for first-time visitors. To facilitate access for low-income guests we provide free entry to all our exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community activities. Our collection of artworks offers an opportunity for researchers and scholars to develop a more extensive knowledge of contemporary art in Southern Nevada. The Barrick Museum is part of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). © 2022 Public Radio KUNV d2b0556e-81a4-5283-92c8-218a41c970a4 no en Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:02:24 -0700 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:03:12 -0700 https://www.unlv.edu/barrickmuseum https://img.transistorcdn.com/fLnujhoHmSfZ4PykrjkmKSVENK4VnWQr7rY7zi7N9Ps/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMyNzg2LzE2Njg4/MDI1MTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Marjorie Barrick Museum Podcast https://www.unlv.edu/barrickmuseum episodic Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Go behind the scenes in an art museum. Join the crew from the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art as we chat with artists, curators, and everyone else who helps us bring our galleries to life. New episodes will be posted in selected months after the program has aired on KUNV 91.5. The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is located on the campus of one of the most racially diverse universities in the United States, we strive to create a nourishing environment for those who continue to be neglected by contemporary art museums, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ groups. As the only art museum in the city of Las Vegas, we commit ourselves to leveling barriers that limit access to the arts, especially for first-time visitors. To facilitate access for low-income guests we provide free entry to all our exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community activities. Our collection of artworks offers an opportunity for researchers and scholars to develop a more extensive knowledge of contemporary art in Southern Nevada. The Barrick Museum is part of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Go behind the scenes in an art museum. marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art No No Museum Community Engagement Manager Zida Brings Curatorial Vision from China and FSU to Transform Marjorie Barrick Museum into a Dynamic Social Space 18 18 Museum Community Engagement Manager Zida Brings Curatorial Vision from China and FSU to Transform Marjorie Barrick Museum into a Dynamic Social Space full 0c7e9520-b0c6-4b65-a95c-b6242efa8b00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4036904a In this episode, Zida Wang, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's Manager of Museum Community Engagement and Outreach, discusses his career trajectory from curatorial projects in China to a doctorate at FSU and museum work in the United States. He emphasizes the shift from traditional exhibitions to museums as social spaces as he highlights his role in creating hybrid exhibitions, such as The Art of Bonding and Apart Together, which evolved from in-person to online formats due to COVID-19. 

]]> In this episode, Zida Wang, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's Manager of Museum Community Engagement and Outreach, discusses his career trajectory from curatorial projects in China to a doctorate at FSU and museum work in the United States. He emphasizes the shift from traditional exhibitions to museums as social spaces as he highlights his role in creating hybrid exhibitions, such as The Art of Bonding and Apart Together, which evolved from in-person to online formats due to COVID-19. 

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1732 In this episode, Zida Wang, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's Manager of Museum Community Engagement and Outreach, discusses his career trajectory from curatorial projects in China to a doctorate at FSU and museum work in the United States. He emphasizes the shift from traditional exhibitions to museums as social spaces as he highlights his role in creating hybrid exhibitions, such as The Art of Bonding and Apart Together, which evolved from in-person to online formats due to COVID-19. 

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Elevating Filipino American Stories in Comics: Jean Munson Builds Community, Culture, and Healing Through Art and Activism 17 17 Elevating Filipino American Stories in Comics: Jean Munson Builds Community, Culture, and Healing Through Art and Activism full 3aad4604-4e75-4414-9fcd-ab8acf9654cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/71fe0503 Jean Munson, a Las Vegas artist and activist, discusses Plot Twist Publishing, the publishing company she co-founded in 2016 to provide opportunities for young women in comics. She emphasizes her memoir comics, inspired by her Filipino American experience, and highlights the rarity of Filipino American comics creators in Las Vegas. Munson shares her involvement in the "Living Here" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and also mentions her upcoming comic inspired by the exhibition. The comic, which focuses on Quindo Miller's "Endless" installation, will appear in an upcoming issue of "Dry Heat."

]]> Jean Munson, a Las Vegas artist and activist, discusses Plot Twist Publishing, the publishing company she co-founded in 2016 to provide opportunities for young women in comics. She emphasizes her memoir comics, inspired by her Filipino American experience, and highlights the rarity of Filipino American comics creators in Las Vegas. Munson shares her involvement in the "Living Here" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and also mentions her upcoming comic inspired by the exhibition. The comic, which focuses on Quindo Miller's "Endless" installation, will appear in an upcoming issue of "Dry Heat."

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0800 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1700 Jean Munson, a Las Vegas artist and activist, discusses Plot Twist Publishing, the publishing company she co-founded in 2016 to provide opportunities for young women in comics. She emphasizes her memoir comics, inspired by her Filipino American experience, and highlights the rarity of Filipino American comics creators in Las Vegas. Munson shares her involvement in the "Living Here" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and also mentions her upcoming comic inspired by the exhibition. The comic, which focuses on Quindo Miller's "Endless" installation, will appear in an upcoming issue of "Dry Heat."

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Brian Martinez Blends Heritage and Psychedelia in Ongoing Artistic Journey 16 16 Brian Martinez Blends Heritage and Psychedelia in Ongoing Artistic Journey full d60816a6-1596-4ccd-b098-c52b26c88818 https://share.transistor.fm/s/670f6add Brian Martinez, a Las Vegas artist, discusses his artistic journey, starting with a fascination with graffiti in middle school and evolving into a focus on painting. He once aimed to have a solo show every year until age 30, having already completed seven. "Cosmic Chicano," his current exhibition at Nuwu Art, blends psychedelic thought with Chicano art, reflecting his Mexican heritage and personal experiences. Martinez's installation "Floreo" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art combines contemporary pop culture with Mesoamerican spirituality and Mexican art history. 

]]> Brian Martinez, a Las Vegas artist, discusses his artistic journey, starting with a fascination with graffiti in middle school and evolving into a focus on painting. He once aimed to have a solo show every year until age 30, having already completed seven. "Cosmic Chicano," his current exhibition at Nuwu Art, blends psychedelic thought with Chicano art, reflecting his Mexican heritage and personal experiences. Martinez's installation "Floreo" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art combines contemporary pop culture with Mesoamerican spirituality and Mexican art history. 

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1765 Brian Martinez, a Las Vegas artist, discusses his artistic journey, starting with a fascination with graffiti in middle school and evolving into a focus on painting. He once aimed to have a solo show every year until age 30, having already completed seven. "Cosmic Chicano," his current exhibition at Nuwu Art, blends psychedelic thought with Chicano art, reflecting his Mexican heritage and personal experiences. Martinez's installation "Floreo" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art combines contemporary pop culture with Mesoamerican spirituality and Mexican art history. 

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Jeannie Hua Confronts History and Embraces Discomfort in “Living Here” Exhibition 15 15 Jeannie Hua Confronts History and Embraces Discomfort in “Living Here” Exhibition full db545149-e933-47fc-930c-8fac430e0d9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d647392 The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show featured artist Jeannie Hua discussing her work in the exhibition "Living Here," which runs from June 20, 2025, to December 20, 2025. Hua's artwork, "Meditation," uses digital video to expand mainstream narratives about the American Civil War. She emphasized the importance of being uncomfortable to grow as an artist. Hua also shared her journey from being a criminal defense attorney to pursuing an MFA at the Art Institute of Chicago, highlighting the support from her husband. She discussed her experiences at residencies and the joy of meeting fellow artists.

]]> The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show featured artist Jeannie Hua discussing her work in the exhibition "Living Here," which runs from June 20, 2025, to December 20, 2025. Hua's artwork, "Meditation," uses digital video to expand mainstream narratives about the American Civil War. She emphasized the importance of being uncomfortable to grow as an artist. Hua also shared her journey from being a criminal defense attorney to pursuing an MFA at the Art Institute of Chicago, highlighting the support from her husband. She discussed her experiences at residencies and the joy of meeting fellow artists.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1729 The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show featured artist Jeannie Hua discussing her work in the exhibition "Living Here," which runs from June 20, 2025, to December 20, 2025. Hua's artwork, "Meditation," uses digital video to expand mainstream narratives about the American Civil War. She emphasized the importance of being uncomfortable to grow as an artist. Hua also shared her journey from being a criminal defense attorney to pursuing an MFA at the Art Institute of Chicago, highlighting the support from her husband. She discussed her experiences at residencies and the joy of meeting fellow artists.

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Bus to Barrick Connects CCSD Students to Art Through Free Tours and Workshops 14 14 Bus to Barrick Connects CCSD Students to Art Through Free Tours and Workshops full 01d6e932-446f-420b-be62-9b13d27f91e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba997343 The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's "Bus to Barrick" program provides free bus transportation for K-12 students from CCSD schools to the museum. The program includes tours and workshops related to current exhibitions. Davey Parks and Sara Odam, both docents, discuss their experiences guiding students through the exhibitions, emphasizing the importance of adapting to different age groups and fostering creativity. They highlight the value of engaging with students' interpretations and encouraging their artistic expression. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of art by making it accessible and meaningful.

]]> The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's "Bus to Barrick" program provides free bus transportation for K-12 students from CCSD schools to the museum. The program includes tours and workshops related to current exhibitions. Davey Parks and Sara Odam, both docents, discuss their experiences guiding students through the exhibitions, emphasizing the importance of adapting to different age groups and fostering creativity. They highlight the value of engaging with students' interpretations and encouraging their artistic expression. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of art by making it accessible and meaningful.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1784 The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's "Bus to Barrick" program provides free bus transportation for K-12 students from CCSD schools to the museum. The program includes tours and workshops related to current exhibitions. Davey Parks and Sara Odam, both docents, discuss their experiences guiding students through the exhibitions, emphasizing the importance of adapting to different age groups and fostering creativity. They highlight the value of engaging with students' interpretations and encouraging their artistic expression. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of art by making it accessible and meaningful.

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Blending Cultures in Ink: Sapira Cheuk on Art, Challenges, and Community Opportunities 13 13 Blending Cultures in Ink: Sapira Cheuk on Art, Challenges, and Community Opportunities full 90f7df01-5a2b-4111-ae50-9b913aa727db https://share.transistor.fm/s/827cf683 Sapira Cheuk, an ink artist influenced by her multicultural background, discussed her work and career challenges. Born in Hong Kong, she now blends traditional Chinese calligraphy with Western ink techniques to represent her immigrant experience. Cheuk shared her journey of pursuing art despite family opposition, eventually revealing her passion to them. She highlighted her current exhibition, "Transmitting Figures," at the Oaks Park Art Center and upcoming shows at CSN in 2026. Cheuk also detailed the Nevada Arts Council's grants and professional development opportunities, including a $3,000 project grant and a $5,000 fellowship. She emphasized the importance of planning and security in balancing creative and professional life.

]]> Sapira Cheuk, an ink artist influenced by her multicultural background, discussed her work and career challenges. Born in Hong Kong, she now blends traditional Chinese calligraphy with Western ink techniques to represent her immigrant experience. Cheuk shared her journey of pursuing art despite family opposition, eventually revealing her passion to them. She highlighted her current exhibition, "Transmitting Figures," at the Oaks Park Art Center and upcoming shows at CSN in 2026. Cheuk also detailed the Nevada Arts Council's grants and professional development opportunities, including a $3,000 project grant and a $5,000 fellowship. She emphasized the importance of planning and security in balancing creative and professional life.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0800 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1745 Sapira Cheuk, an ink artist influenced by her multicultural background, discussed her work and career challenges. Born in Hong Kong, she now blends traditional Chinese calligraphy with Western ink techniques to represent her immigrant experience. Cheuk shared her journey of pursuing art despite family opposition, eventually revealing her passion to them. She highlighted her current exhibition, "Transmitting Figures," at the Oaks Park Art Center and upcoming shows at CSN in 2026. Cheuk also detailed the Nevada Arts Council's grants and professional development opportunities, including a $3,000 project grant and a $5,000 fellowship. She emphasized the importance of planning and security in balancing creative and professional life.

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Creative Connections: Exploring Art, Community, and Collaboration 12 12 Creative Connections: Exploring Art, Community, and Collaboration full a8d9145b-26c5-40d7-b2a2-9b0462779316 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d21e72a9 In this episode, hosts Leilu Hernandez, Davey Parks, and Deanne Sole discuss the dynamic workshops and artistic opportunities offered at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, including hands-on activities like cyanotype dyeing and crochet. They highlight how these programs bring the community together, making art accessible to all, regardless of experience. The conversation delves into personal artistic journeys, the intersection of film and art, and the inspiration drawn from curating exhibitions. With a focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and creativity, the episode celebrates the museum's role in fostering a vibrant art culture in Las Vegas. 

]]> In this episode, hosts Leilu Hernandez, Davey Parks, and Deanne Sole discuss the dynamic workshops and artistic opportunities offered at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, including hands-on activities like cyanotype dyeing and crochet. They highlight how these programs bring the community together, making art accessible to all, regardless of experience. The conversation delves into personal artistic journeys, the intersection of film and art, and the inspiration drawn from curating exhibitions. With a focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and creativity, the episode celebrates the museum's role in fostering a vibrant art culture in Las Vegas. 

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1187 In this episode, hosts Leilu Hernandez, Davey Parks, and Deanne Sole discuss the dynamic workshops and artistic opportunities offered at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, including hands-on activities like cyanotype dyeing and crochet. They highlight how these programs bring the community together, making art accessible to all, regardless of experience. The conversation delves into personal artistic journeys, the intersection of film and art, and the inspiration drawn from curating exhibitions. With a focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and creativity, the episode celebrates the museum's role in fostering a vibrant art culture in Las Vegas. 

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Artistic Devotion: A Conversation with Krystal Ramirez 11 11 Artistic Devotion: A Conversation with Krystal Ramirez full fecd42e9-d93a-47de-9423-9e60163c5e0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/62c927b2 Join host Katie B Funk in a captivating discussion with artist Krystal Ramirez, whose work is featured in the "Contemporary Ex Votos: Devotion Beyond Medium" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. Krystal shares her artistic journey from Las Vegas, her inspirations, and the creative processes behind her large-scale installations. She delves into the challenges of creating and transporting her intricate pieces, balancing the business and creative sides of her practice, and her aspirations for the future. Discover how her devotion to her craft is reflected in her work, blending aesthetics with deep, thought-provoking narratives. 

]]> Join host Katie B Funk in a captivating discussion with artist Krystal Ramirez, whose work is featured in the "Contemporary Ex Votos: Devotion Beyond Medium" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. Krystal shares her artistic journey from Las Vegas, her inspirations, and the creative processes behind her large-scale installations. She delves into the challenges of creating and transporting her intricate pieces, balancing the business and creative sides of her practice, and her aspirations for the future. Discover how her devotion to her craft is reflected in her work, blending aesthetics with deep, thought-provoking narratives. 

]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1695 Join host Katie B Funk in a captivating discussion with artist Krystal Ramirez, whose work is featured in the "Contemporary Ex Votos: Devotion Beyond Medium" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. Krystal shares her artistic journey from Las Vegas, her inspirations, and the creative processes behind her large-scale installations. She delves into the challenges of creating and transporting her intricate pieces, balancing the business and creative sides of her practice, and her aspirations for the future. Discover how her devotion to her craft is reflected in her work, blending aesthetics with deep, thought-provoking narratives. 

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Exploring the World of Zines: A Conversation with the A4 Zine Club 10 10 Exploring the World of Zines: A Conversation with the A4 Zine Club full 418f5062-58bb-46e5-b74d-6d214c6c6169 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dbc1ee0 Dive into the vibrant world of zines with the A4 Zine Club as they discuss their passion for self-published magazines, their origins, and the diverse community surrounding them. From punk-inspired aesthetics to personal narratives, discover the creative process behind making and sharing zines, the history of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's zine library, and where to find these unique creations in Las Vegas. Whether you're a seasoned zine-ster or a newcomer curious about this underground art form, join the conversation and explore the boundless creativity of zine culture.

]]> Dive into the vibrant world of zines with the A4 Zine Club as they discuss their passion for self-published magazines, their origins, and the diverse community surrounding them. From punk-inspired aesthetics to personal narratives, discover the creative process behind making and sharing zines, the history of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's zine library, and where to find these unique creations in Las Vegas. Whether you're a seasoned zine-ster or a newcomer curious about this underground art form, join the conversation and explore the boundless creativity of zine culture.

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1792 Dive into the vibrant world of zines with the A4 Zine Club as they discuss their passion for self-published magazines, their origins, and the diverse community surrounding them. From punk-inspired aesthetics to personal narratives, discover the creative process behind making and sharing zines, the history of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's zine library, and where to find these unique creations in Las Vegas. Whether you're a seasoned zine-ster or a newcomer curious about this underground art form, join the conversation and explore the boundless creativity of zine culture.

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Exploring Art, Food, and Memory: A Journey Through Performance and Visual Expression 9 9 Exploring Art, Food, and Memory: A Journey Through Performance and Visual Expression full 613e49bc-43ac-46a8-b26f-4bd71d53bb42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e725099 Join Deanne Sole and Martin Hackett on a captivating exploration of art, food, and memory in this episode of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show. Delve into the spoken word piece by artist Katie B. Funk, as Deanne reads and discusses the deeply personal themes woven into her work. From nostalgic childhood memories of nachos to the synergy between performance art and intimate spaces, discover how local artists intertwine their experiences with food, family, and storytelling. Explore the intersections of theater, visual arts, and performance as they reflect on the multifaceted nature of human expression and connection.

]]> Join Deanne Sole and Martin Hackett on a captivating exploration of art, food, and memory in this episode of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show. Delve into the spoken word piece by artist Katie B. Funk, as Deanne reads and discusses the deeply personal themes woven into her work. From nostalgic childhood memories of nachos to the synergy between performance art and intimate spaces, discover how local artists intertwine their experiences with food, family, and storytelling. Explore the intersections of theater, visual arts, and performance as they reflect on the multifaceted nature of human expression and connection.

]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0800 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1671 Join Deanne Sole and Martin Hackett on a captivating exploration of art, food, and memory in this episode of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art radio show. Delve into the spoken word piece by artist Katie B. Funk, as Deanne reads and discusses the deeply personal themes woven into her work. From nostalgic childhood memories of nachos to the synergy between performance art and intimate spaces, discover how local artists intertwine their experiences with food, family, and storytelling. Explore the intersections of theater, visual arts, and performance as they reflect on the multifaceted nature of human expression and connection.

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Emotions of the MFA 8 8 Emotions of the MFA full d83c14c7-324a-41a1-aee5-eff7f5dc57d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/915d979b Inspired by The Emotional Show, MFA students ¡Katie B Funk! and Bailey Anderson talk about the powerful emotions that come with the practice of making art. 

]]> Inspired by The Emotional Show, MFA students ¡Katie B Funk! and Bailey Anderson talk about the powerful emotions that come with the practice of making art. 

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1680 Inspired by The Emotional Show, MFA students ¡Katie B Funk! and Bailey Anderson talk about the powerful emotions that come with the practice of making art. 

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No Poetry as an Arrow 7 7 Poetry as an Arrow full 9c240a76-73e1-4499-932f-f8487579817e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed0d7c95 In this episode we chat with Isabelle Bellinghausen, the Executive Director of Poetry Promise Inc., and the poet Charlene Stegman Moskal, one of the organization’s Teaching Artists. They talk about the importance of connecting poets to the local community. “You can really see the difference in the students after they go do a live reading because they realize, I can make a life out of this. I can become a full-time artist,” says Bellinghausen.  

]]> In this episode we chat with Isabelle Bellinghausen, the Executive Director of Poetry Promise Inc., and the poet Charlene Stegman Moskal, one of the organization’s Teaching Artists. They talk about the importance of connecting poets to the local community. “You can really see the difference in the students after they go do a live reading because they realize, I can make a life out of this. I can become a full-time artist,” says Bellinghausen.  

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1769 In this episode we chat with Isabelle Bellinghausen, the Executive Director of Poetry Promise Inc., and the poet Charlene Stegman Moskal, one of the organization’s Teaching Artists. They talk about the importance of connecting poets to the local community. “You can really see the difference in the students after they go do a live reading because they realize, I can make a life out of this. I can become a full-time artist,” says Bellinghausen.  

]]> marjorie barrick, museum, natural art, visual art, unlv, exhibitions, university, art walk, community, tours, exploration, Las Vegas, Southern Nevada, Nevada, Henderson, education, inspiration No In Conversation with Curators: Katie Hoffman and Hikmet Sidney Loe 6 6 In Conversation with Curators: Katie Hoffman and Hikmet Sidney Loe full cf77e485-b058-42ba-9441-c3376a45272f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7c4d76b In this episode we spoke with Modern Desert Markings co-curators, Katie Hoffman and Hikmet Sidney Loe. How did the exhibition begin? Who made that row of altered maps in the WorkShop Gallery? Listen in as the curators tell us more about the aims of the exhibition, outlining the role of Loe’s students and explaining the significance of Southern Nevada’s historic Land Art.

Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, D.K. Sole
Interviewees: Katie Hoffman, Hikmet Sidney Loe

Modern Desert Markings: An Homage to Las Vegas Area Land Art was on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art from March 14 to July 8, 2023. Funding for this exhibition is generously provided by Nevadans for Cultural Preservation, Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and an Anonymous Donor.

Additional support was provided by the UNLV College of Fine Arts, the UNLV Department of Art, and the Nevada Museum of Art.

To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.
To learn more about NVFCP please click the link, Nevadans for Cultural Preservation. 

]]> In this episode we spoke with Modern Desert Markings co-curators, Katie Hoffman and Hikmet Sidney Loe. How did the exhibition begin? Who made that row of altered maps in the WorkShop Gallery? Listen in as the curators tell us more about the aims of the exhibition, outlining the role of Loe’s students and explaining the significance of Southern Nevada’s historic Land Art.

Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, D.K. Sole
Interviewees: Katie Hoffman, Hikmet Sidney Loe

Modern Desert Markings: An Homage to Las Vegas Area Land Art was on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art from March 14 to July 8, 2023. Funding for this exhibition is generously provided by Nevadans for Cultural Preservation, Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and an Anonymous Donor.

Additional support was provided by the UNLV College of Fine Arts, the UNLV Department of Art, and the Nevada Museum of Art.

To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.
To learn more about NVFCP please click the link, Nevadans for Cultural Preservation. 

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1832 In this episode we spoke with Modern Desert Markings co-curators, Katie Hoffman and Hikmet Sidney Loe. How did the exhibition begin? Who made that row of altered maps in the WorkShop Gallery? Listen in as the curators tell us more about the aims of the exhibition, outlining the role of Loe’s students and explaining the significance of Southern Nevada’s historic Land Art.

Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, D.K. Sole
Interviewees: Katie Hoffman, Hikmet Sidney Loe

Modern Desert Markings: An Homage to Las Vegas Area Land Art was on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art from March 14 to July 8, 2023. Funding for this exhibition is generously provided by Nevadans for Cultural Preservation, Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and an Anonymous Donor.

Additional support was provided by the UNLV College of Fine Arts, the UNLV Department of Art, and the Nevada Museum of Art.

To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.
To learn more about NVFCP please click the link, Nevadans for Cultural Preservation. 

]]> Land Art, Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NVFCP No The Need for Transformative Spaces 5 5 The Need for Transformative Spaces full 2615ba71-709d-4a79-8fd6-f82e9ea4da4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3003a65 In this episode we talk to The Neon Museum’s latest artist-in-residence, Thomas Putzier, and its Arts Programs Manager, Joanne (JK) Russ. Putzier comes to Las Vegas from his home base in Minneapolis. What is it like for a Las Vegas newcomer to “experience the city through making art”? What is he planning to do with the Stardust sign? And what can he tell us about his Circle of Introspective Agency, the hot pink community engagement installation that appeared in the Marjorie Barrick Museum’s West Gallery for a single day in January?  Listen in and find out. Plus, Russ talks to us about the residency program and what it means for Las Vegas.

Interviewer: LeiAnn Huddleston

Interviewee: Joanne (JK) Russ, Thomas Putzier


Our partnership program with The Neon Museum is supported in part by Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, National Endowment for the Arts, and Foundation for Contemporary Arts.


]]> In this episode we talk to The Neon Museum’s latest artist-in-residence, Thomas Putzier, and its Arts Programs Manager, Joanne (JK) Russ. Putzier comes to Las Vegas from his home base in Minneapolis. What is it like for a Las Vegas newcomer to “experience the city through making art”? What is he planning to do with the Stardust sign? And what can he tell us about his Circle of Introspective Agency, the hot pink community engagement installation that appeared in the Marjorie Barrick Museum’s West Gallery for a single day in January?  Listen in and find out. Plus, Russ talks to us about the residency program and what it means for Las Vegas.

Interviewer: LeiAnn Huddleston

Interviewee: Joanne (JK) Russ, Thomas Putzier


Our partnership program with The Neon Museum is supported in part by Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, National Endowment for the Arts, and Foundation for Contemporary Arts.


]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0800 Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1647 We talk to The Neon Museum’s JK Russ and its artist-in-residence, Thomas Putzier, about making art in Vegas for the first time. We talk to The Neon Museum’s JK Russ and its artist-in-residence, Thomas Putzier, about making art in Vegas for the first time. neon museum, art, barrick museum, Las Vegas, neon, transformation, community, inclusivity No A Bridge Across Time and Space 4 4 A Bridge Across Time and Space full ef236e00-5fb5-430e-819d-8a98f34e3fb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf4186e2 In this episode we talk about manifestations of Black connective energy with Kristina Kay Robinson and Erica Vital-Lazare. Robinson is an artist and writer based in New Orleans, while Vital-Lazare is a Las Vegas writer, scholar, and curator of exhibitions like the Barrick’s Seeing/Seen as well as the popular Obsidian and Neon: Building Black Life and Identity in Las Vegas. They’ve been working together on a new project that brings together the multimedia ethos of Robinson’s Afrofuturist creation, Republica: Temple of Color and Sound — on view at the Barrick in Notes for Tomorrow — and Vital-Lazare’s research into Black history and Black space. What happens when “the swampland” of Louisiana gets connected to “the desert” of Nevada? Listen and find out.


Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, D.K. Sole

Interviewees: Kristina Kay Robinson, Erica Vital-Lazare


To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
This episode of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of art podcast was recorded with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Notes for Tomorrow is a traveling exhibition organized and produced by Independent Curators International (ICI). Photo | Kristina Kay Robinson, Republica: Temple of Color and Sound (detail), 2018-present, sound installation. Courtesy of the artist.



]]> In this episode we talk about manifestations of Black connective energy with Kristina Kay Robinson and Erica Vital-Lazare. Robinson is an artist and writer based in New Orleans, while Vital-Lazare is a Las Vegas writer, scholar, and curator of exhibitions like the Barrick’s Seeing/Seen as well as the popular Obsidian and Neon: Building Black Life and Identity in Las Vegas. They’ve been working together on a new project that brings together the multimedia ethos of Robinson’s Afrofuturist creation, Republica: Temple of Color and Sound — on view at the Barrick in Notes for Tomorrow — and Vital-Lazare’s research into Black history and Black space. What happens when “the swampland” of Louisiana gets connected to “the desert” of Nevada? Listen and find out.


Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, D.K. Sole

Interviewees: Kristina Kay Robinson, Erica Vital-Lazare


To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
This episode of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of art podcast was recorded with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Notes for Tomorrow is a traveling exhibition organized and produced by Independent Curators International (ICI). Photo | Kristina Kay Robinson, Republica: Temple of Color and Sound (detail), 2018-present, sound installation. Courtesy of the artist.



]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:49:45 -0800 UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1822 In this episode we talk about manifestations of Black energy with writer-artist Kristina Kay Robinson and writer-curator Erica Vital-Lazare. In this episode we talk about manifestations of Black energy with writer-artist Kristina Kay Robinson and writer-curator Erica Vital-Lazare. museum, art, New Orleans, Las Vegas, author, storytelling No Barrick x Mendieta 3 3 Barrick x Mendieta full 3c0949d5-8c1e-4131-86a0-679b5fdeffc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bd29ee3 In today’s episode we talk to performance artist Yasmina Chavez and Aluminati metal caster Micah Haji-Sheikh about the legendary late Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta. Chavez and Haji-Sheikh both took part in a sequence of Mendieta-themed activities at the Barrick Museum in mid-2022. Why is an artist who died in 1985 still such an inspirational presence? How do you build your own performance around her ideas? How do you stay safe when you're handling hot liquid metal? And who are the Aluminati? Find out with us.

Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, Emmanuel Muñoz

Interviewees: Yasmina Chavez, Micah Haji-Sheikh


Stay up to date with Aluminati on social media @aluminati_unlv
To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

Photo | Becca Schwartz/UNLV Creative Services

]]> In today’s episode we talk to performance artist Yasmina Chavez and Aluminati metal caster Micah Haji-Sheikh about the legendary late Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta. Chavez and Haji-Sheikh both took part in a sequence of Mendieta-themed activities at the Barrick Museum in mid-2022. Why is an artist who died in 1985 still such an inspirational presence? How do you build your own performance around her ideas? How do you stay safe when you're handling hot liquid metal? And who are the Aluminati? Find out with us.

Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, Emmanuel Muñoz

Interviewees: Yasmina Chavez, Micah Haji-Sheikh


Stay up to date with Aluminati on social media @aluminati_unlv
To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art

Photo | Becca Schwartz/UNLV Creative Services

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700 UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1745 We talk to performance artist Yasmina Chavez and Aluminati metal caster Micah Haji-Sheikh about the legendary late Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta. We talk to performance artist Yasmina Chavez and Aluminati metal caster Micah Haji-Sheikh about the legendary late Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta. Ana Mendieta, performance, metal-casting, museum, art No Making a Monument 2 2 Making a Monument full 377b33b0-d48e-4948-a6a5-ce497b873d3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f67d06e4 In this episode we talk about the importance of environmental mindfulness with two curators from Spirit of the Land, an exhibition that celebrated the East Mojave landscape around the sacred mountain known as Avi Kwa Ame. Spirit of the Land was on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art from March 25 to July 23, 2022. Kim Garrison Means and Mikayla Whitmore tell us what it was like working with rural communities to create their exhibition, how it feels when they hear people refer to their beloved desert as a wasteland, and why you should never decorate wild juniper trees with Christmas tinsel, even if you think it looks cute.

Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, Emmanuel Muñoz

Interviewees: Kim Garrison Means, Mikayla Whitmore


To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
Photo | Josh Hawkins/UNLV Creative Services

]]> In this episode we talk about the importance of environmental mindfulness with two curators from Spirit of the Land, an exhibition that celebrated the East Mojave landscape around the sacred mountain known as Avi Kwa Ame. Spirit of the Land was on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art from March 25 to July 23, 2022. Kim Garrison Means and Mikayla Whitmore tell us what it was like working with rural communities to create their exhibition, how it feels when they hear people refer to their beloved desert as a wasteland, and why you should never decorate wild juniper trees with Christmas tinsel, even if you think it looks cute.

Interviewers: LeiAnn Huddleston, Emmanuel Muñoz

Interviewees: Kim Garrison Means, Mikayla Whitmore


To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
Photo | Josh Hawkins/UNLV Creative Services

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 12:00:00 -0700 UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1730 In this episode we talk about the importance of environmental mindfulness with exhibition curators Kim Garrison Means and Mikayla Whitmore. In this episode we talk about the importance of environmental mindfulness with exhibition curators Kim Garrison Means and Mikayla Whitmore. Desert, museum, art, monument, conservation, Avi Kwa Ame, Searchlight Nevada, Mojave No Meet the Barrick 1 1 Meet the Barrick full 53776e93-d985-4edf-817b-716696c86301 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b5b7ce0 You may have visited the Barrick Museum before but have you met our team? In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves. Find out what it's like to work in an academic art museum, hear about our strangest phone calls, and discover who on staff is the office prankster.

Interviewer: Dan Hernandez

Interviewees: Chloe Bernardo, Paige Bockman, Lauren Dominguez, Tracy Fuentes, LeiAnn Huddleston, Alisha Kerlin, Emmanuel Muñoz, Deanne Sole.


To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 

Photo | Josh Hawkins/UNLV Creative Services


]]> You may have visited the Barrick Museum before but have you met our team? In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves. Find out what it's like to work in an academic art museum, hear about our strangest phone calls, and discover who on staff is the office prankster.

Interviewer: Dan Hernandez

Interviewees: Chloe Bernardo, Paige Bockman, Lauren Dominguez, Tracy Fuentes, LeiAnn Huddleston, Alisha Kerlin, Emmanuel Muñoz, Deanne Sole.


To learn more about the museum please click the link, UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 

Photo | Josh Hawkins/UNLV Creative Services


]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0800 UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 1626 Find out what it's like to work in an academic art museum, hear about the Barrick’s strangest phone calls, and discover who on staff is the office prankster. Find out what it's like to work in an academic art museum, hear about the Barrick’s strangest phone calls, and discover who on staff is the office prankster. museum, art, Las Vegas No