Podcast Episodes

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – November 10, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Jane Kavanagh Morton and Nancy Kavanagh O’Neill about their background as artists and their entrepreneurship in running the JaneKav Art Gallery in Newark.

November 11, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – November 3, 2019

In this re-broadcast from September 15, 2019, Paul Weagraff interviews Sandy Robbins, Producing Artistic Director of UD’s Resident Ensemble Players, and a 2019 recipient of the prestigious John Houseman Award from The Acting Company.

November 4, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – October 27, 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.

October 28, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – October 20, 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.

October 21, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – October 13, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Ryan Pryslak, Music Director at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Bellefonte about their Arts at Covenant concert series.

October 14, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – October 6, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Ron Ozer about the Arden Concert Gild’s upcoming programs in the Arden Gild Hall. Situated in historic Arden, the concert series presents a wide array of programming in an intimate setting.

October 7, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – September 29, 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.

September 30, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – September 22, 2019

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

September 23, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – September 15, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Sandy Robbins, Producing Artistic Director of UD’s Resident Ensemble Players, and a recipient of the prestigious John Houseman Award from The Acting Company.

September 16, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – September 8, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Vanesa Simon about her personal journey using the arts as a way to heal and recover from her battle with cancer.

September 9, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – September 1, 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.

September 2, 2019

Delaware State of the Arts Podcast – August 25, 2019

Paul Weagraff interviews Dr. Lauren Reynolds, assistant professor of music and director of concert bands at the University of Delaware. Lauren talks about her role at UD and an exciting trip to Spain with UD’s Wind Ensemble.

August 26, 2019