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Behind the Bower

The official podcast from the Bower Center of the Arts.

Visual Arts Arts Performing Arts
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
80
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Emilie Temeles

Emilie Temeles

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan sits down with Emilie Temeles, a passionate teacher, volunteer, and board member at the Bower Center for the Arts. Emily shares her path from the classr…
00:32:50  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
Elaine Fleck

Elaine Fleck

In this episode of "Behind the Bower," host Ryan interviews artist Elaine Flack about her solo exhibition, "Fragmentary Forms," at the Bower Center for the Arts. Elaine discusses her creative process…
00:25:25  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Avni Patel

Avni Patel

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren sits down with jewelry artist Avni Patel to discuss her journey from India to the United States, her background in sculpture, and the ways her cultura…
00:21:37  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Olivia Fletcher

Olivia Fletcher

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren sits down with Olivia Fletcher, a hobby ceramicist and instructor at the Bower Center. Olivia recounts her journey from discovering ceramics to becomi…
00:23:52  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Bobbi Rhea Daniels and Kayla Zinski

Bobbi Rhea Daniels and Kayla Zinski

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan dives into the Bower Center for the Arts’ vibrant summer camps alongside Programs Coordinator Lauren and instructors Bobbi and Kayla. Together, they unp…
00:40:21  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
4th Biennial National Juried Fiber Arts Exhibition

4th Biennial National Juried Fiber Arts Exhibition

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan Stefan sits down with four talented fiber artists featured in the Fourth Biennial National Juried Fiber Arts Exhibition at the Bower Center. Together, t…
00:31:54  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Lynchburg Salsa

Lynchburg Salsa

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren Hood sits down with Jeanette from Lynchburg Salsa to explore the group's beginnings, its impact on the local community, and the inclusive nature of sa…
00:15:28  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Katie Viemeister and Andrea Wild

Katie Viemeister and Andrea Wild

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Susan Martin spotlights the Bower Center’s Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist Residency Program. Katie shares how her mother’s passion for the arts inspired th…
00:25:13  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Sarah P Bolduc

Sarah P Bolduc

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan Steffen sits down with artist and curator Sarah Bolduc, juror for the fourth biennial national juried fiber arts exhibition at the Bower Center for the …
00:32:51  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Susan Martin, Desmond Black, and John Boggess

Susan Martin, Desmond Black, and John Boggess

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan is joined by Susan, Des, and John for a conversation about the development of the new outdoor learning center and community gathering space at the Bower…
00:34:13  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Ellen Lindner Quilting

Ellen Lindner Quilting

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren Hood sits down with Ellen, also known as the Adventure Quilter. Ellen recounts her transformation from flight instructor to nationally acclaimed fiber…
00:27:08  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Virginia Hollow

Virginia Hollow

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Susan Martin chats with Carrie and Sue of Virginia Hollow. The discussion explores their individual musical paths, how the band has grown over time, and why …
00:27:46  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Cassandra Baldwin - Bedford Library

Cassandra Baldwin - Bedford Library

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan Steffen sits down with Cassandra Baldwin, Youth Services Coordinator at the Bedford Central Library. They explore the library’s wide array of programs, …
00:30:26  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Thomas Kilian and Kiera Rogerson

Thomas Kilian and Kiera Rogerson

In this episode of the podcast, the Bower Center for the Arts spotlights its upcoming events and educational offerings. Executive Director Susan Martin introduces teaching artists Thomas Kilian and K…
00:27:17  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Liz Chidester and Nilko Andreas

Liz Chidester and Nilko Andreas

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren Hood chats with Liz Chidester and Nilko Andreas, the talented duo behind the NYC-based Latin Americana group. Liz opens up about her early music days …
00:32:28  |   Tue 13 May 2025
Kaye Lipscomb

Kaye Lipscomb

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan Steffen chats with local artist Kaye Lipscomb about her upcoming solo show, Inside Out, at the Bower Center for the Arts. Kaye opens up about her journe…
00:31:46  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Dawn Edwards - Felt Artist

Dawn Edwards - Felt Artist

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren Hood chats with Dawn Edwards—an incredible fiber artist and feltmaking. Dawn talks about how her creative journey kicked off with a simple needle felt…
00:24:44  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Cloverlea Foundation

Cloverlea Foundation

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Susan Martin—Executive Director of the Bower Center for the Arts—chats with Trish Cerulli, the founder of the Cloverlea Foundation. Trish shares a bit about …
00:21:42  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Belle Thomas - Professional Fiber Artist

Belle Thomas - Professional Fiber Artist

In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren Hood chats with Belle Thomas, a super talented self-taught fiber artist who’s all about needle felting. Belle talks about how she made the jump from p…
00:31:45  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
Updates and more!

Updates and more!

In this episode of Behind the Bower, the host Susan converses with Lauren Hood, the program coordinator at Bower Center for the Arts, about the upcoming youth summer art camps. The camps, designed fo…
00:23:01  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
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