Behind the Studio Door

In this episode, Lunchador Co-Founder Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) interviews Erica Fee, the CEO and producer of the Rochester Fringe Festival!

The Rochester Fringe Festival, heralded as New York State'…

In this deeply personal episode of Behind the Studio Door, Molly discusses their upcoming duet exhibition with Rivkah Simcha. Mothering in the Dark is an intensely collaborative multidisciplinary art…

In this episode, we talk with Davida Rogers about the raw, vivid power of personal expression through art. Known for her bold use of color and fearless themes that blend beauty with gore, Davida shar…

In this episode, we sit down with collage and mixed media artist Erica Bryant to explore the mysterious terrain of dreams and how they show up in our waking lives. Erica shares how her fascination wi…

In this episode, we chat with Hana Acabado—a Filipino author, illustrator, packaging designer, and mom of two—about how she brings her whole self into her work. Hana is the founder of Filipinta Beaut…

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Carter and Justin Ducett, the duo behind Explore Rochester, to talk about how a simple hashtag turned into a decade-long love letter to the city. As Explore Ro…

In this episode, we dive into the impact of Studio 678, an after-school program where middle school students explore analog photography and poetry. Our guests are Markus Essien, Photography Program C…

Creativity thrives in uncertainty, and for artist Magnus, that uncertainty is part of the magic. In this episode, we explore his journey as an artist, thinker, and wanderer—someone who has fully embr…

Masculinity is evolving, and so is the conversation around it. In this episode, we’re exploring Positive Masculinity with curators Abby Lupi and Derek Dirizio, who have been asking open questions abo…

In this episode, we chat with artists Nala Ward and Emily Collins about their collaborative exhibition, Conjunction. Their partnership started with a strong friendship and a shared respect for each o…

In this episode of Behind the Studio Door, we're talking to artist, activist and teacher, Unique Fair.

Unique Fair is a Fine Artist from Rochester, NY who seeks to use his skill set as an artist and …

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the intersection of music, healing, and the evolving role of artists within the community, particularly in Rochester. We engage in a profound discussion w…

In this episode of Behind the Studio Door, we dive into the innovative concept of the Red Dot Challenge, a fantasy art collecting game designed to enhance engagement within the Rochester art communit…

The Mini Mystery Art Machine, an innovative venture initiated by Jack Ballou, serves as a conduit connecting budding art collectors with a rotating ensemble of artists from Rochester. In this episode…

Join Molly Darling, Christian Rivera, and Chris Lindstrom as they dive back into the world of creativity and collaboration after a summer hiatus. The trio discusses the importance of taking breaks to…

In this exciting second half of our live podcast recording at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo), we dive deeper into the vibrant and diverse 6x6 exhibition. Hosts Christian Rivera, Molly D…

In this captivating episode of Behind the Studio Door, hosts Molly Darling and Christian Rivera sit down with interdisciplinary artist Hayley Davis to discuss her unique approach to painting using na…

In this episode of Behind the Studio Door, hosts Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, along with producer Chris Lindstrom, sit down with Jo, the founder of The Op Shop in Rochester's East End. Jo shar…

In this special live episode of "Behind the Studio Door," we bring you to the heart of Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) for the vibrant opening night of the annual 6x6 exhibition on First Fri…

In this episode of "Behind the Studio Door," host Molly Darling and producer Chris Lindstrom sit down with Bleu Cease, the director of the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo). Bleu shares his jo…