Talking Art

Hosted by Ben Gougeon · Quad City Arts

5.0from 8 ratings

23Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

173
Episodes: 8
Ratings: Weekly
Cadence: 2018
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About Talking Art

Talking Art is a partnership between WVIK, Quad Cities NPR and Quad City Arts in which a Ben Gougeon interviews artists from the Quad Cities and beyond! Sponsored by Quad City Bank & Trust

Publisher: Quad City Arts
Category: arts
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 18 Jun 2018
Latest episode: 24 Sept 2026

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24 Sept 2026
From Rescue to Storybook: Deborah Kutsunis and the Animals That Inspired Her
This week on Talking Art, Ben Gougeon sits down with children’s author Deborah Kutsunis to explore the real-life experiences behind her stories. Deborah shares memories from her years rehabilitating a variety of animals, the unique personalities and adventures she encountered along the way, and how those experiences inspired the characters and stories in her children’s books.
10 Sept 2026
From Metal to Masterpiece: John VandeWalle and the Art of Sculpture
This week on Talking Art, Ben Gougeon talks with metal sculptor John VandeWalle about transforming metal into art, his creative process, and where people can find his work locally, including Skeleton Key Art and Antiques. They also look ahead to the 38th annual Riverssance Festival of Fine Art, happening September 19–20 at Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport, and the experience of connecting artists directly with the community.
27 Aug 2026
Behind the Lens: Kelly Rundle and the Art of Documentary Storytelling
In this episode of Talking Art, filmmaker Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films discusses his journey in documentary filmmaking, the creative process behind bringing true stories to the screen, and the importance of preserving regional history through film.

Who has been a guest on Talking Art

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

Curtis B Lewis Jr
Andrzej Kozłowski
Bradley Robert Jensen

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Apple Podcasts (US): 5.0 / 5; 4 ratings
Spotify: 5.0 / 5; 4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

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Quality: 32
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 0
Engagement: 32

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Ben Gougeon host the show. Published by Quad City Arts.

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