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Arts North

By Arts North and Studio 2880

All things art in the city of Prince George, the Province of British Columbia and the Country of Canada. Recoded at the Arts North podcast studio in Prince George.
Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Michael Kast and Christina Watts
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Announcing the 2023/2024 Performing Art Series

Arts NorthAug 15, 2023

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Announcing the 2023/2024 Performing Art Series

Announcing the 2023/2024 Performing Art Series

Incredible performances coming to Prince George, BC this 2023 2024 season! Get the inside scoop from Shelby Richardson.

Aug 15, 202316:16
Things to come

Things to come

A casual chat about what's been happing at Studio 2880 and upcoming arts north activities!

Jul 20, 202331:26
Professional Artist, Melissa Bain
Dec 24, 202134:21
Vivian Martin at Studio Fair
Nov 06, 202115:58
Lisa Redpath and Studio Fair 2.0 (Studio Fair Marketplace)

Lisa Redpath and Studio Fair 2.0 (Studio Fair Marketplace)

With your host Michael Kast. Lisa Redpath, the Program Co-ordinator at The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District, discuss the exciting new version of Studio Fair in Prince George. November 5, 6 & 7 2021

Oct 30, 202131:16
Shelby Richardson and Mehtod Dance Society Season 3 - Episode 4
Oct 05, 202131:52
Erin Stagg Fine Arts Season 3 Ep 2
Sep 30, 202137:58
John Reilly Production Manager at Theatre NorthWest. Sea3_Ep1
May 08, 202143:53
Kate Ames- Omineca Arts - Season 3 - Ep. 1

Kate Ames- Omineca Arts - Season 3 - Ep. 1

A conversation with Kate Ames on the importance of The Omineca Arts Centre and how we can help keep this important space as an integral part of the Prince George arts scene.

Apr 14, 202125:57
Lisa Redpath Season 3 episode 1
Apr 10, 202130:59
Angie Weibe - Multi Medium Artist
Mar 08, 202137:29
Kate Ames - Designer, Freelancer, Artist, Blogger and Volunteer

Kate Ames - Designer, Freelancer, Artist, Blogger and Volunteer

Kate Ames from Ames Design Studio popped in to talk about her journey through the arts, a pandemic, stepping out of the comfort zone and all things volunteer. Hey if you want to help the Omineca Arts Centre click HERE

To see some of Kate's designs tap that link above

Stay connected with Arts North on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

If you are a podcaster or interested in starting a podcast. Stop by the Prince George Podcast Group

Feb 21, 202159:41
The Last of 2020 an Artistic Bitch Session with Lisa Redpath - Part One

The Last of 2020 an Artistic Bitch Session with Lisa Redpath - Part One

The arts year in review, general airring of grievances and what we can look forward to in 2021. Don't forget to check out the Arts North Facebook and Instagram (@arts.north) feeds. Also, for some fantastic art news and programs check out studio2880.ca the Community Arts Council website as well as some support for artisans everywhere; The Studio Fair website


Dec 20, 202041:16
Mr. Roy Lewis - Thespian, Playwright, Poet and Director

Mr. Roy Lewis - Thespian, Playwright, Poet and Director

Roy and I reminisce about his time in Prince George, the state of theatre across the country, his projects and the future of theatre.

Jul 05, 202038:52
Arts North #29 Kim Hayhurst
Apr 18, 202031:03
Arts North #28 - Mo Hamilton
Apr 07, 202035:49
What's Coming Up on Arts North

What's Coming Up on Arts North

Visit our website for up current and upcoming podcasts and blog posts

Follow Arts North on Facebook for local, regional, national, and global arts news and events. 


Apr 05, 202009:33
Arts North #27 Winnipeg Actor/Director Ray Strachan

Arts North #27 Winnipeg Actor/Director Ray Strachan

I first met Ray Strachan when he came to Theatre NorthWest to play the part of Elliot Lovborg in Hedda Noir.  Jack Grinhaus' masterful adaptation of the Henrik Ibsen classic; Hedda Gabler. This talented Winnipeg resident has travelled across the country to bring us all, first-class stagecraft.


Apr 04, 202033:09
Stranded in Peru - Joseph Cunningham and the pandemic effect

Stranded in Peru - Joseph Cunningham and the pandemic effect

I was able to, after many tries, connect with Joseph Cunningham. We talked about his being stranded in Peru, under martial law. His and his partner Melissa's trials and challenges in trying to get home and, of course, ART

Mar 29, 202021:40
Arts North #25 Harshpreet Kaur
Mar 25, 202027:30
Arts North #24 Audrey McKinnon
Mar 15, 202035:22
Arts North #23 - Maestro Michael Hall
Mar 08, 202041:19
Arts North #22 - Vanessa Wittstruck

Arts North #22 - Vanessa Wittstruck

I've been trying to get this lovely woman to sing the blues but country and folk are in her heart. 

Musician, English Major and not really a cat person. Vanessa Wittstruck

Mar 01, 202037:28
Arts North - #21 - The Art of Travel with Wendy Framst- Watercolour Artist
Feb 19, 202039:37
Arts North #20 - Joseph Cunningham

Arts North #20 - Joseph Cunningham

We finally made the long-distance podcast happen. All the way from Cartagena Colombia. Check out this intrepid voyager on Instagram (links to follow)
Feb 12, 202035:10
Arts North - Ep. 19 Twyla Exner
Feb 03, 202037:05
Meditation and Creativity - Tammy Skomorowski
Jan 26, 202039:02
Arts North - Ep 17 - Darin Corbiere
Jan 13, 202030:09
Arts North Jan 5 - Coming Soon & Are You Blocked
Jan 05, 202007:59
Arts North - Jan 1 2020 - Michael Kast
Jan 03, 202011:04
Arts North Ep 16 - Lisa Redpath

Arts North Ep 16 - Lisa Redpath

The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District's Program Manager/Events Co-ordinator 2019 Year in Review

We talk about art, artists' responsibilities, what's happened and what's on the go.

To view our Arts North Videos, check out the Arts North YouTube site


Dec 29, 201955:24
Arts North Ep. #15 Greg "Grinch" Gislason -Grinch Airbrush
Dec 07, 201949:40
Arts North - Ep 14 - Hanna Minck
Nov 18, 201953:59
Arts North - Ep. 13 - Jon Chuby - Filmmaker/ Content Creator
Nov 03, 201953:03
Arts North - Ep 12 - Erica Hargreaves - Potter
Oct 21, 201929:45
Arts North - Ep.11 Sandra Claremont

Arts North - Ep.11 Sandra Claremont

Mother, entrepreneur, actress, media personality and just recently a new student.
Sandra Claremont and I talk about theatre, concerts, entrepreneurship and, are you "sponge worthy"?
Oct 08, 201943:18
Arts North #10 - Marcel Gagnon

Arts North #10 - Marcel Gagnon

Lheidli T'enneh elder, musician, playwright, performer and more, much more. 

Sep 29, 201934:19
Arts North - Ep. 9 Artist, Corey Hardeman
Sep 22, 201901:03:43
Arts North Ep. 8 - Artist Harshpreet Kaur

Arts North Ep. 8 - Artist Harshpreet Kaur

Not only is she a talented pencil and charcoal artist but a damn fine graphic artist as well.

Sep 15, 201937:25
Arts North - Ep. 7 Amy Blanding
Sep 08, 201958:05
Arts North Ep. 6 Christina Watts
Sep 01, 201942:01
Arts North - Ep. 5 Philomena Hughes
Aug 25, 201950:18
Arts North - Ep. 4 Dawn Boudreau
Aug 19, 201937:26
Arts North - Ep. 3 Sean Farrell

Arts North - Ep. 3 Sean Farrell

 

Sean Farrell of the Community Arts Council and I share our thoughts on the art scene in the city. 

For Arts North video check the Take 5 YouTube channel.

Aug 11, 201942:27
Who Is Joseph Cunningham? Arts North Ep. 2
Aug 11, 201934:54
Arts North Ep1

Arts North Ep1

The inaugural episode! I sat down with Program Manager for Prince George & District Regional Arts Council, Lisa Redpath. 

We talk about the role of the council in the arts community. 

For Arts North, video interviews check Take 5 YouTube channel.

Aug 11, 201947:09