Art Beat

Today on Art Beat, we get a chance to talk with actors Tara Flanagan and Benjamin Boucvalt about the magic and hardwork of preforming on stage this year at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. The festival's 2026 season features two classic plays, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Pericles: Prince of tyre" and will be held at The ARC. We'll get to look at the experiences of being in a new location and theater magic. 

 I’m [ Kristine Osorio] inviting you to join me as we talk all things Great River Shakespeare Festival with talented actors [ Tara Flanagan and Be...

Today on Art Beat, we get a chance to talk with actors Tara Flanagan and Benjamin Boucvalt about the magic and hardwork of preforming on stage this year at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. The festival's 2026 season features two classic plays, "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" and "Pericles: Prince of tyre" and will be held at The ARC. We'll get to look at the experiences of being in a new location and theater magic. 

 I’m [ Kristine Osorio] inviting you to join me as we talk all things Great River Shakespeare Festival with talented actors [ Tara Flanagan and Be...

Symphony on Wheels with Erik Rohde
Original air date: 3/10/26

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Frozen River Film Fest presents Riding the La Crosse Omnium.
Original air date: 3/17/26 

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, we're going behind the scenes of Winona's Frozen River Film Festival to take a look into one of the festival's feature films called, Ripple Effects. The film Ripple Effects discusses the importance of clean water in Minnesota's communities. Water Over Nickle is an initiative by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and allied organizations to protect Minnesota's natural water resources for generations to come. 

 I’m [ Kristine Osorio] inviting you to join me as we dive into the depths of Ripple Effects with the commissioner of natural resources [ Kelly Applegate ] on Art Beat. 

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Today on Art Beat, we speak with Frozen River Film Festival jury member, Winona State University professor, and film maker, Kay Hannahan. The Frozen River Film Festival is one of Winona’s biggest festivals, inviting many talented filmmakers to present unique films the Winona County Area. Local and even film makers from all over the world participate in this event to bring you film experiences that inspire curiosity and connection! I’m Kenneth Goroztieta bringing you Kay Hannahan from the Frozen River Film Festival, today on Art Beat.
Original air date: 4/07/26 
Art Beat is written and produced by KQ...

Today on Art Beat, we're going behind the scenes of Winona's Frozen River Film Festival to take a look into one of the festival's feature films called, "Show Me!". "Show Me!" is a film about the importance of art and art education, focusing in on Southeast, MN. The film showcases several theaters, art organizations, and community groups, painting the importance of art in rural communities. Paper Cat Films is the organization behind "Show Me!", and today, we'll be talking with the brains behind the screen, Kris Hipps. I'm Annika Bakkum-Ekern saying let's dive into all things Frozen River, today...

Today on Art Beat we’re bringing it back! Well, we aren’t bringing it back, they are, we are just airing it again, I mean, we recorded it and we are now airing it but really they brought it back… oh, what’s that? Who? Is Bringing what back? Oh! Well, it’s the Theatre du Mississippi Christmas Radio Show! That’s what! And they are bringing it back with plenty of mystery involving local sleuth Sam Shovel, in Twelve Days of Chaos! A play written by Jane and Jim Jeffries and directed by Michael Opiola. 

The story cen...

Today on Art Beat we’re bringing it back! Well, we aren’t bringing it back, they are, we are just airing it again, I mean, we recorded it and we are now airing it but really they brought it back… oh, what’s that? Who? Is Bringing what back? Oh! Well, it’s the Theatre du Mississippi Christmas Radio Show! That’s what! And they are bringing it back with plenty of mystery involving local sleuth Sam Shovel, in Twelve Days of Chaos! A play written by Jane and Jim Jeffries and directed by Michael Opiola. 

The story cen...

Today on Art Beat we're diving into the La Crosse art scene with the Executive Director of the Rivoli Arts District, Teddy Eck. The recently opened Rivoli Arts District has been creating programs and opening spaces for artists to create. They're doing all of this right in the heart of Downtown La Crosse, WI in the Historic Rivoli Theater. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern saying, sit back, relax and enjoy as we talk all things Rivoli today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 3/31/26 

Art Beat is produced on the campus of Winona State University and is mad...

Today on Art Beat, join us as we take you inside the 2025 International Digital Media Arts Association Conference and Exhibition. Or if you're in the know, it's iDMAA for short! The conference took place on the campus of Winona State University from October 9th to October 12th, 2025, and discussed how folk media is preserved, created, and presented in the digital age.
Though the conference has passed, we hope this taste of exploration into creation gives you an appetite for media made by everyday people like you and me.
This week’s episode is all about sound practices as...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th, 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age. 

This week on Art Beat we hear from UnderAcademy College Probationary Provost, Mark Marino. UnderAcademy College describes itself as “an unaccredited undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate anti-degree institution.” The institution states that it’s prima...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th, 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age. 

This week on Art Beat we hear from UnderAcademy College Probationary Provost, Mark Marino. UnderAcademy College describes itself as “an unaccredited undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate anti-degree institution.” The institution states that it’s prima...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age. 

Today, we get a chance to talk with Bea Kupper, Karleigh Johnson and Cassie Kuball about their project  “No budget? No problem!: DIY Television".  Where we got an exclusive screening and di...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age. 

This week on Art Beat we get a chance to talk with Professor Kathryn Hannahan from Winona State University. Professor Bettina Fabos from the University of Northern Iowa and Issac Campbell an a...

Today on Art Beat we get an inside look at the 2025 iDMAa (international digital media arts association) Conference and Exhibition which took place from October 9th to October 12th 2025, on the campus of Winona State University. IDMAa explores and celebrates the creation of many types of media made by people from around the world. This year's exhibition focuses on folk media in the digital age. 

This week on Art Beat we get a chance to talk with Professor Kathryn Hannahan from Winona State University. Professor Bettina Fabos from the University of Northern Iowa and Isaac Campbell an a...

Today on Art Beat we're diving into the Driftless Region with President of Sustainable Driftless, Tim Jacobson. The organization is celebrating the recent release of their third film, "Spirit of the Driftless", which premiered on September 23rd at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI. We get a behind the scenes look of the film, as well as the happenings of Sustainable Driftless and the mysteries within these hills. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern saying, sit back, relax an enjoy as we talk all things Driftless today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 2/25/25

Art Beat is produced on...

Today on Art Beat we're giving you a look behind the curtain of the Great River Shakespeare Festival that was held on the campus of Winona State University, right here in Winona, MN. The festival's 2025 season features two classic plays, "A Comedy of Errors" and "Romeo and Juliet". Today, we have a conversation with the festival's Props Designer, Karl Gfall. We get his behind the scenes takes about the shows and what it takes to make the magic of theater possible. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern saying, sit back, relax an enjoy as we talk all things Shakespeare today on Ar...

Today on Art Beat we're giving you a look behind the curtain of the Great River Shakespeare Festival that was held on the campus of Winona State University, right here in Winona, MN. The festival's 2025 season features two classic plays, "A Comedy of Errors" and "Romeo and Juliet". Today, we have a conversation with the festival's Artistic Director, Doug Scholz-Carlson. We get his behind the scenes takes about the show, and a better understanding of the language that makes these classic works of literature so special. I’m Annika Bakkum-Ekern saying, sit back, relax an enjoy as we talk al...

Today on Art Beat we talk to artist Dan Eastman about his exhibit “Dreamtime” at the Winona Arts Center. Dreamtime is a collection of paintings exploring dreams and the mysteries surrounding them. Dan Eastman is not only a visual artist but was also a professor in the mass communications department at WSU. KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez sat down with Dan Eastman at the opening of his exhibit titled “Dreamtime” at the Winona Arts Center. Here’s KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez with Dan Eastman today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 06/17/25

Art Beat is produced on the campus of...

Carpet Booth Studios with Zach Zurn
Original air date: 06/10/25 

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

MMAM A Spectacle In Motion
Original air date: 05/13/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

MMAM Water Music: Four Hand Piano Pt 2
Original air date: 05/27/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

MMAM Water Music: Four Hand Piano Pt 1
Original air date: 05/20/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we talk to the cast and crew of "Church Basement Ladies" that took place between several church congregations over in Rushford, MN. The event featured local talent from all over Southeast MN and functioned as a fundraiser for a local youth missions’ trip in the area. Today, we take you to the basement of Rushford Lutheran Church to see the show. The idea for the production came when the local missions committee was looking for a fun way to fundraise, while giving back to the community. What better way than with a show about a ch...

Today on Art Beat we talk to the cast and crew of "Church Basement Ladies" that took place between several church congregations over in Rushford, MN. The event featured local talent from all over Southeast MN and functioned as a fundraiser for a local youth missions’ trip in the area. Today, we take you to the basement of Rushford Lutheran Church to see the show. The idea for the production came when the local missions committee was looking for a fun way to fundraise, while giving back to the community. What better way than with a show about a ch...

Today on Art Beat we talk to the cast and crew of "Church Basement Ladies" that took place between several church congregations over in Rushford, MN. The event featured local talent from all over Southeast MN and functioned as a fundraiser for a local youth missions’ trip in the area. Today, we take you to the basement of Rushford Lutheran Church to see the show. The idea for the production came when the local missions committee was looking for a fun way to fundraise, while giving back to the community. What better way than with a show about a ch...

Today on Art Beat we talk to the cast and crew of "Church Basement Ladies" that took place between several church congregations over in Rushford, MN. The event featured local talent from all over Southeast MN and functioned as a fundraiser for a local youth missions’ trip in the area. Today, we take you to the basement of Rushford Lutheran Church to see the show. The idea for the production came when the local missions committee was looking for a fun way to fundraise, while giving back to the community. What better way than with a show about a ch...

FRFF '25 presents Sea Change for Superior.
Original air date: 05/06/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

FRFF '25 presents Marquee Town.
Original air date: 04/15/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

FRFF '25 presents: Love & Sugar.
Original air date: 04/08/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat, Get your camera ready and learn something in five minutes that you can do for the rest of your life.
On Winona State campus in Minne room 334, community members and students were invited to attend a stop motion animation workshop presented by the Frozen River Film Festival.
Speaking at this workshop is filmmaker Erika Valenciana as she shares how stop motion can be used a storytelling device. To learning what stop motion is and how it can be used to creating our very own stop motion film, this short workshop can inspire new...

Making a documentary about flim festival that that shows docutmentrys is no easy Feat.
Today on Art Beat, come sit with me as we talk to Winona State professor and producer for Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story, Dr. Danielle Schwartz.
I’m Elly Herrick telling you to turn it up and tune in as we give you a glimpse of the Frozen River Film Festival.
Original air date: 04/29/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant fr...

Winona County Historical Society's Handmade Neighborhood Pt 5
Original air date: 9/16/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona County Historical Society's Handmade Neighborhood Pt 4
Original air date: 09/09/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona County Historical Society's Handmade Neighborhood Pt 3
Original air date: 09/02/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona County Historical Society's Handmade Neighborhood Pt 2
Original air date: 08/26/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Winona County Historical Society's Handmade Neighborhood Pt 1.
Original air date: 08/12/25

Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

WSU Theatre and Dance presents: Tiny Beautiful Things.
Original Air Date: 11/19/24
Art Beat is written and produced by KQAL on the campus of Winona State University and is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Today on Art Beat we speak with local artist Julia Kopperud who recently had an exhibition at No Name Bar and has completed a mural at Two Fathoms Brewing here in Winona. Julia is a visual artist specializing in acrylics and mosaics, but her creative energies don’t stop there. Julia also dabbles in many other mediums, and I’m not talkin’ fortune telling here.. or am I? Oh well, I’ll let her tell ya all about that herself. I’m Lucy Severson, here with local artist Julia Kopperud, today on Art Beat.

Original air date: 09/0...