Connected.
The arts community is diverse, vibrant, and vital. Connected is a podcast where the directors of Side Street Studio Arts have conversations with members of the local, regional, and national arts community discussing their work, trends in the arts, life, and how despite our differences we are all Connected. Join us each Wednesday for a new episode.
Interviews may contain adult language and themes.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 76
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Connected. 057- Laurie Peters
Exhibition coordinator Andrew Vo interviews Laurie Peters. Laurie Peters is a mixed media artist in Elgin who also self publishes "Drawing Near Art", a print portfolio magazine that focuses on creati…
Connected. 056- Renee Kuharchuk
Andrew Vo, exhibitions coordinator at Side Street Studio Arts, interviews Renee Kuharchuk. Renee is a female painter and teacher in the Chicagoland area. She is also a member of art ConnectEd through…
Connected. 055- Luiza Moraes Returns
Executive Director, Erin Rehberg checks in with Advocacy Coordinator, Luiza Moraes a year after their previous conversation. They discuss how Moraes show, Alien Spouse has gone, and how life continue…
Connected. 054- Abby Franke
Executive Director, Erin Rehberg has a conversation with current Artist-in-Residence, Abby Franke ahead of her solo exhibition, Coming of Rage.
Connected. 053- Nick Mataragas at the CAFF Conference
Here's something a little different for Connected. The Artistic Director of the Elgin Fringe, Nick Mataragas recently attended the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) conference in Ottawa…
Connected. 052- Samuel Schwindt
Executive Director Tanner Melvin chats with Material Messengers guest curator Samuel Shwindt. Sam and Tanner discuss how the new exhibit came to be, the talented artists involved, and why extending y…
Connected. 051- Luiza Moraes
Executive Director Erin Rehberg has a conversation with Going Dutch Artist in residence, Luiza Moreas. They discuss Luiza's journey from Brazil to Europe, to Elgin, her approach to dance, and the str…
Connected. 050- Chris Arrecis and Andrew Vo
Alex has a chat with Side Street Studio Arts Exhibitions Coordinators, Chris Arrecis and Andrew Vo. They discuss the current show in the gallery, Monochrome: Purple, as well as the process of selecti…
Connected. 049- Rachel Benzing
Alex has a conversation with Rachel Benzing. They discuss dance, trends in the performing arts, and her upcoming show at the Winter Fringe.
You can see Rachel perform the Elgin Fringe Festival Winter …
Connected. 048- Nelson Velazquez
Alex has a conversation with improviser Nelson Velazquez of Los Improviachis. They discuss the founding of the group, the parallels between improv and traditional acting, and comedy in general.
You ca…
Connected. 047- Nicole Prokop
Alex has a conversation with Side Street Studio Arts artist in residence Nicole Prokop. They talk about Nicole's journey of becoming a working artist, imposter syndrome, and the pressure from family …
Connected. 046- Adrian Mesino Talks AI
Alex has a conversation with artist and illustrator Adrian Mesino. They talk about Adrian’s use of artificial-intelligence in his artwork, AI effect on the art world, and the relationship between art…
Connected. 045- Joshua Dixon
Alex has a conversation with artist, Joshua Dixon about his April 2023 show at Side Street, Connective Tissue.
Joshua Dixon is a Chicago-based photographer and fashion designer. Dixon's work is based …
Connected. 044- Branstarr Sihanath
Alex has a conversation with artist and art educator Branstarr Sihanath. They discuss Branstarr’s teaching philosophy, encouraging students, and what it's like being a working artist and a teacher.
Vote Local 2023 11 - Dave Kaptain
Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg closes the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to …
Vote Local 2023 10 - Tia Aagesen
Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Christina "Tia" Aagesen. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the ar…
Vote Local 2023 09 - Tish Powell
Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Tish Powell, running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series abou…
Vote Local 2023 08 - Marcus Banner
Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Marcus Banner. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in poli…
Vote Local 2023 07 - Karin Jones
Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Karin Jones. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politi…
Vote Local 2023 06 - Corey Dixon
Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin Mayoral Candidate and current City Councilman Corey Dixon. Vote Local is Side Street's series a…