Podcast Episodes

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 26, 2020

Paul Weagraff interviews James Ray Rhodes, the new executive director of the Christina Cultural Arts Center, about his engagement with the organization, his pride in its 75-year history, and his vision for its future.

January 27, 2020

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 23, 2020

Paul Weagraff talks interviews Delaware Artist Fellows Shannon Woodloe (2019 Emerging Artist Fellow in Visual Arts: Photography) and Chet’la Sebree (2019 Established Artist Fellow in Literature: Poetry) about their evolution as artists and how they came together to conceive and create their upcoming exhibition, “401,” at the Chris White Gallery in Wilmington.

January 24, 2020

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 19, 2020

Paul Weagraff interviews David Schelat from Market Street Music, along with Jimmy Reese from Variant 6 and Hiroko Yamazaki from the Pyxis Piano Quartet, about two upcoming festival concerts as part of Market Street Music’s extensive concert season.

January 20, 2020

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 12, 2020

Paul Weagraff interviews Mike Polo, chairman of the board, about Kent County Theatre Guild’s 2020 season of comedy, drama, and musicals.

January 13, 2020

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – January 5, 2020

Paul Weagraff interviews Kate Ransom, violinist and artistic director of the Serafin Ensemble, about their growth as an ensemble, along with upcoming programming throughout Delaware.

January 6, 2020

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – December 29, 2019

A re-broadcast of an interview with Vanesa Simon about her personal journey using the arts as a way to heal and recover from her battle with cancer.

December 30, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – December 22, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Carol Cadou, Executive Director and CEO of the Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, about keeping this world-renowned institution relevant through innovative programming, partnerships, and research.

December 22, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – December 15, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Deb Hansen, recipient of the 2019 Peggy Amsterdam Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement. Deb shares highlights of her career as a graphic artist, teacher, and education administrator with the Delaware Department of Education. The award recognizes Deb Hansen for her work in arts education at both the state and national level.

December 16, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – December 8, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Charles J. Conway recipient of the 2019 Governor’s Award for the Arts for his work in arts education. Charlie reminisces about his 36-year career with the Delaware Theatre Company, its programs, and its community outreach.

December 9, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – December 1, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Raye Jones Avery, executive director of the Christina Cultural Arts Center and recipient of a Governor’s Award for the Arts for her exemplary achievements in Arts Administration.

December 2, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – November 24, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Cecelia Fitzgibbon, President of Moore College of Art and Design, and former director of the Delaware Division of the Arts, about the origins of the Division 30 years ago.

November 25, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – November 17, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews co-founder of the Candlelight Theatre, Lena O’Toole, and board members Sue and Tom Hornung, about 50 years of live theatre in Ardentown Delaware.

November 17, 2019