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Dan45 Hernandez joins Justin to talk about his latest projects, his obsession with collecting and cataloging objects, the distortion of memory and so much more! Show Notes: The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Future Relics  Marisol Escobar Ed Fuentes Cult 33 Savidan Gallery - REMEMORIES Dan's Instagram Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald (@mmcdmusic).  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.  

Artist Geovany Uranda joins Justin this week to talk about his work in the exhibition "Future Relics" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. They also talk about Geo's past as a musician, his obsession with collecting plants, growing up in East Las Vegas and much, much more! Show notes: Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya The Pax Trend Latinos Who Lunch Coloring Book Future Relics - Curated by GULCH Collective @vaqueronopalero on Instagram Geovany's Website Geovany's masks for sale!  Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald (@mmcdmusic).  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.  

Actor, artist, theater maker, mover and wanderer, Adriana Chavez joins Justin this week to talk about her path to becoming the artist she is today. Listen in as they talk about Adriana's latest exhibitions, learn about her theater background and what brought her to Las Vegas! Show note: Future Relics at The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art A Common Thread: Curated by Ashanti McGee Canto Profundo at Mesa Gallery Adriana on Instagram Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald (@mmcdmusic).  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

For this installment of the Art People Podcast, Justin calls LA native, artist and mover Sebastian Hernandez to talk about their life, art and the many projects they have created.  Show Notes: Video by Jazmin Garcia Vida Triste @youlosangeles @brownskinhazle @brown_communz Sebastian's Website Sebastian's Paypal and Venmo The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald (@mmcdmusic).  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

On this episode Dr. Erika Abad interviews artists Lance L. Smith and Brent Holmes about their exhibitions currently on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art.   Show Notes: Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art  Lance Smith: In the Interest of Action Brent Holmes: Behold a Pale Horse Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

This week we welcome Dr. Erika Abad and learn about her passion for teaching, writing, social justice and art. We get into the importance of murals as public art for the Latinx community, the complexities of representation in media and so much more!  Show Notes: Dr. Abad on Latinos Who Lunch Podcast The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Brent Holmes Lance Smith Women of Color Festival Anita Revilla Family Reunion They Ready Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

Weeeee're Baaaack! This week Justin brings you a special episode of the Denver Art Museum's Vida y Arte podcast hosted by Maria Trujillo.  Artists Danielle SeeWalker (Denver, CO) and Justin Favela (Las Vegas, NV) talk about how they integrate their complex cultural and personal identities into their art practices. This episode was created in conjunction with the Denver Art Museum’s exhibition Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection.  Show Notes: Danielle SeeWalker Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection Vida y Arte Podcast The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

This week, Justin is joined by artist Jeffrey Augustine Songco, calling in from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Listen in as Jeffrey tells us about his path from child actor to the prolific multidisciplinary artist he is today. They get into some of his fabulous public art installations and discuss his latest art exhibitions and residencies. From forming a secret brotherhood to giving you “Tropical Realness,” Jeffrey brings it to you every ball! Show notes: Songco.org Society of 23 Solo Cups GayGayGay Robe Locker Dressing Room  Revelry  Flowers and Plants Jeff Ham Ceramics Mattress Factory Tropical Realness Guilty Party at the Wing Luke Museum Jeffrey Augustine Songco on Instagram! The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

This week we are joined by artist Ari Brielle calling in from Dallas, Texas, y’all! Listen in as Ari and Justin discuss her latest body of work and the act of expressing joy and not trauma as a black artist in the United States. They also talk a lot about plants, going to grad school, and the complexities and rewards of creating a self-portrait.  Show notes: Oak Cliff Cultural Center Eva Arreguin Tea with Queen and J. Safe Place Our Faces, Our Voice at the Ft Worth Community Art Center AriBrielle.com @aribrielle_ on Instagram The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

This week Justin is joined by documentary filmmaker and arts advocate Kareem Tabsch. Listen in as Justin chats with Kareem about growing up in Miami, his love for old cinema and of course, his amazing documentary films. From “Cherry Pop” to “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado,” they discuss Kareem’s fascination with the colorful characters of South Florida, his connection to past and present generations through storytelling and his love for the kitschy and fabulous. The Abuelita vibes are strong with this one! Show notes: KareemTabsch.com Cherry Pop Dolphin Lover The Last Resort Mucho Much Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado O Cinema @kareemtabsch on Instagram The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes. 

This week Justin is joined by visual storyteller, Ashley Hairston Doughty. They talk about her latest exhibition, “Kept to Myself,” at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and the concepts behind this multidisciplinary artist’s work. Listen in as we learn about Ashley’s history, her love for teaching, and how she shares her experience as a Black woman through the art that she creates.  Show notes:  Ashley's Website @AshleyHDoughty on Instagram Design Kettle @DesignKettle on Instagram "Kept to Myself" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

This week Justin is joined by Las Vegas’ high priestess of photorealism, Lolita Develay. From painting billboards to finding her voice in the fine art world, Lolita shares her story and gives us some insights on the concepts behind her latest creations. Listen in as they talk about living in Las Vegas, the power of teaching, the importance of representation in painting and so much more! Show notes:  LolitaDevelay.com @lolitaddevelay on Instagram Lolita on Facebook Priscilla Fowler Gallery The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

Do you believe in miracles?! This week Justin is joined by East Las Vegas’ very own, Beverly Chillz. Listen in as Mr. Chillz tells us about his early beginnings as a young musician and then opens up about his journey as an entertainer across the United States. From working the club scene in New Orleans to performing on stage in St. George, Utah, this young artist has lived many lives in just a few years. Beverly Chillz gets real about his history with addiction, talks about his life now in a flourishing yet problematic art community, and shares his journey of self-discovery and self-worth. EVERYBODY SAY “LOVE”! Photo credit: @conomatic on Instagram Show notes:  The Bunkhouse AIDS Healthcare Foundation  Jef Logan  An Open Letter to the Neon Museum Beverly Chillz on SoundCloud  Beverly Chillz on Instagram   The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

Fawn Douglas: Artivist, Matriarch, Nuwu This week Justin Favela talks to artist, activist and matriarch, Fawn Douglas. They get into her history as an Indigenous American artist and enrolled member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, talk about her role as a student and educator, and discuss her as advocacy work for the Nuwu culture and the many indigenous groups in southern Nevada. They also catch up on her time as an MFA candidate at UNLV, talk about the lack of equity and diversity within Las Vegas cultural institutions and so much more! Photo credit: Lizbeth Ramirez, Edited by Bryan Clavel Show notes: Arquetopia Women of Color Arts Festival An Open Letter to the Neon Museum Hey Reb! Confederate Monuments - Interactive Map UNLV Native American Alumni Club Institute for a Progressive Nevada Anit-Racism Education Summer Series Fawn’s Website @nuwuart The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

Happy Birthday, Shereene! This week Justin calls up the dynamic Las Vegas-based artist, Shereene Fogenay and talk about her art practice, her experience with race and identity in her professional and personal life, the importance of speaking up and so much more! Listen in to this fun and important conversation full of laughs and honesty.  Show notes: Shereene’s Website The Artist Movement: BLM Fundraiser, Online exhibit, July 4th La Femme Fortes coming in October at Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery Dizzy Magazine Shereene on Instagram The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

This week Justin is sharing a recent interview with artist, producer, and host, Krystle Connor. From growing up in Las Vegas to traveling the world, they get into Krystle’s journey in the arts and touch base on the projects she is currently working on. They talk about her career performing on cruise ships, acting on film and television, working behind the camera and so much more! Show notes: Harlem Knights Lifestyles of Love Podcast Youtube Instagram Krystle Connor Facebook Instagram The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.

It's time to take action y'all! If you can't protest, donate to bailout funds and Black grassroots organizations! If you don't have the means to donate please use your privilege as a non-Black individual to educate yourself and your friends and family. #BlackLivesMatter  Show Notes: Latinos Who Lunch: Las Vidas Negras Importan Tea with Queen and J. Podcast Las Vegas Freedom Fund Sharable Anti-Racism Resources https://southernersonnewground.org/  

On today’s show, Justin is sharing an episode of one of his favorite art podcasts, Seeing Color, hosted by artist Zhiwan Cheung. In this episode, he interviews Pittsburg-based artist Alisha Wormsley about her text-based work “There Are Black People In The Future.” Listen in to this insightful conversation originally aired in late 2018 on SeeingColorPod.com.  Show notes: Seeing Color Podcast Episode 2: There Are Black People In The Future (with Alisha Wormsley) Zhiwan Cheung Alisha Wormsley The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes. 

Luis Octavio: Human, Creative, Mil Usos This week Justin calls Luis Octavio in beautiful Southern California to talk about the many projects he is currently working on. From humble beginnings to creating the largest Latinx vending event in the United States, Luis takes us through his business ventures and announces his future productions as he adapts to the changing state of the world. They also talk art, fashion, family, the importance of creating our own spaces and so much more! Show notes: Nos Vemos en El Swapmeet Globitos Mercado LA Molcajete Dominguero The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.  LWL “The ABCs of Latinidad” Coloring Book Test Site Projects

Artist Jean Marie Munson joins Justin this week to talk about her journey, from a history nerd working at a bookstore to becoming an artist, boss, and educator. Jean and Justin also take the time to catch up, reminisce on their college experience, and discuss the complications of creating “during these uncertain times.” Jean is here to infiltrate and inspire! Show notes: Plot Twist Publishing Quaran-Jean Fawn Douglas Women of Color Festival Bruha Baddies Follow Jean on Instagram: @jeaniebeanmarie, @plot_twist_publishing, @bruha_baddies   The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by Justin Favela (@favyfav). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald.  Follow us on social media @artpeoplepod and visit artpeoplepod.com for more episodes.  LWL “The ABCs of Latinidad” Coloring Book Test Site Projects