Archaeologist & Artist Rebecca Ashdot stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about her time in Belize excavating the Mayan city of Chan Chich. She explains what LiDar is and how it's being used to discover previously lost cities in the remote jungle. Much of the conversation is spent on Mesoamerican cultures including the Aztec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan & more! Lots of great tips for those curious about starting on their own path to archaeology. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 -...

On this episode of Art Bazaar AG members Rob Riegel, Kylee Tirado & Brandon Dominguez join host Brandon Wunder for a ranging discussion about the the $6 million banana that turned the art world upside down, community art events in the LV, using your platform to support other artists, Artist Takeovers, as well as upcoming events at the AG. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Review of Artist Takeover 00:06:18 - The LAST First Friday at Banana Factory (December 6, 2024) 00:09:42 - 21st Annual...

Quese IMC is a Pawnee & Seminole Native American artist, musician, dancer, activist & educator from Oklahoma City. He discusses mixing Indigenous culture & modern day Hip-Hop, artists as a conduit, the importance of knowing where you come from, growing up Indigenous and the problems he faced because of it, the importance of upholding his tribal traditions, starting a Pawnee Camp at Standing Rock during the DAPL protests & so much more. Quese shares tons of insightf...

On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Quin Jaye, a Jazz and hip-hop musician, producer, composer & actor originally from Allentown who’s now located in LA. Quin will appear on the upcoming 2nd season of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix, a Hip-Hop competition show that premieres on November 20th 2024. Conversation touches upon Jazz & Hip-Hop, Quin's portable recording studio in a backpack, his residency @ Culture Lounge in LA, performing at 50 Spots & much more. 00:00:00 -...

This special episode of the Art Bazaar Podcast is all about How Art Can Save America. Host Brandon Wunder discusses how art can be a form of education, issues that artists face in this country and how to overcome them! He explains what an Artist Takeover is and gives details about the upcoming one at the Americus Hotel on Thursday Nov. 21st, and how YOU can set-up similar events! The 14 Characteristics of Fascism by Lawrence Britt https://osbcontent.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws....

Open World Animation Festival is an annual festival dedicated to showcasing cutting edge animation from across the world! The 2024 festival takes place October 24th-27th at the historic Roxy Theatre in Northampton, PA. OPEN WORLD ANIMATION FESTIVAL ENCOURAGES CREATORS TO EXPLORE THE FRONTIERS OF ANIMATION THROUGH BOTH TRADITIONAL & EMERGING MEDIUMS. Over 120 films from 30 countries and 10 languages will play in competition this year, including VR animation! The festival was la...

This episode features Ross Snyder, guitarist & vocalist for the Donner Party, a thrash/crossover band from New Jersey. Ross is a filmmaker and freelance film journalist. He also runs Saturn's Core Audio & Video, which specializes in releasing underground, underseen & forgotten movies, with an emphasis on SOV releases. He helps bring these oddities and gems back from the dead with brand new editions on Blu-Ray & even limited edition VHS. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 -...

AG members Rob Riegel and Chris P. Jones join Brandon Wunder on the Art Bazaar podcast to discuss a range of topics! A good portion of the episode is spent discussing the recent destruction of the Riverside Arts District in Asheville due to Hurricane Helene and the AG's trip to Asheville in 2023. The conversation also covers upcoming events at the AG, including Open World Animation Fest 2024, as well as insight into the break between seasons 1 and 2 of the Art Bazaar podcast. This...

On this episode of Art Bazaar we're chatting with Kylee Tirado, a visual Artist from Allentown working in various mediums including illustration, painting & photography. This Thursday October 3 Kylee will be having their first solo show from 6-8 PM at Bradbury-Sullivan. The exhibition is titled Metamorphosis and will be on display throughout the month of October. @kylee.tirado Social Media Links https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph...

Peter Italiano is a Lehigh Valley photographer who has been working in fashion, glamour and studio photography for over 30 years. He's hosting a solo exhibition of his work this Fall at the Historic Americus Hotel, titled Decade, which highlights the last 10 years of his work. DECADE - A Photographic Exhibition September 26 - December 31, 2024 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 26, 2024 6pm to 9pm The Americus Hotel 555 Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 18101 Event Link https://www.face...

Art Bazaar Podcast returns for Season 2 on Wednesday September 25, 2024! New weekly episodes featuring in-depth conversations with artists of all types to explore the depths of creativity. Brought to you by the Alternative Gallery. ======================================================= This short trailer details the off-air adventures between seasons and what to expect from the premiere episode of the new season with photographer Peter Italiano. Peter Italiano is a Lehigh Valley ...

Painter Abbey Rosko stops by the Art Bazaar to talk about her upcoming Open Studio in Easton, PA. Abbey graduated from Moravian University with a BA in Studio Art and continues to expand her craft, working mainly with oils in beautiful still life portraiture. Abbey's studio will be open to the public on Saturday April 27th & Sunday April 28th at 22 S. 3rd St. Room #8 in Easton, PA from 11 AM to 5 PM. LINKS abbeyrosko.comFB - facebook.com/abbeyroskoIG - instagram.com/abbe...

Hip-Hop artist and wordsmith CapCizza stops by the Art Bazaar to talk about his new album, GRFN, which releases April 26th on all streaming platforms (with physical media to follow!). Cap tells us all about Grind Mode Cypher, working in a variety of styles, collaborating with other artists, recording at home, and spending 3 years working to release an album. Lots of great insight to the process of an independent Hip-Hop recording artist. And we mention Black Thought A LOT! Get i...

Smooth Retsina Glow front man, Colin Wolf, stops by the Art Bazaar to talk about playing music in the LV, Poconos and even touring in Europe. Colin is a multi-instrumentalist and music educator from the Lehigh Valley. He hosts and performs in a show at the Alternative Gallery on Saturday April 13th featuring Fysics, Roi and the Secret People, Cnidarian & Smooth Retsina Glow. April 13th Show @ AG - https://fb.me/e/3LlR4Jg9U The chat spends a good amount of time talking about...

Top of the month brings a mini-episode highlighting everything taking place at the Alternative Gallery in April 2024. Info about the upcoming Retro Arcade gaming event @ BAPL, Music shows, & a film screening with saved treasures . This episode also features a short interview with 7 year old LV artist, Beatrice, who explains her art and why she thinks you should clean up the oceans. Links Retro Arcade @ BAPL - https://fb.me/e/20pgcpKqN Music Show - https://fb.me/e/3LlR4J...

Outsider artist and Traumatic Brain Injury survivor, Will Heffner, stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about his custom abstract art pieces made with found objects and repurposed materials. Will works under the name 'Desensitized Art', which stems from a diagnosis by his doctors after surviving a car accident. We spend a lot of the episode talking about how Will used art as therapy to recover from his accident and how art can be a tool to improve your quality of life. Hosted by Brand...

Painter Liz Ramos stops by for the Art Bazaar for a chat about moving to Philadelphia to attend UArts and starting her career in a big city. A good portion of the conversation is spent talking about how smartphones are a major distraction for artists and some alternative practices for the time and focus they take. Liz also talks about her recent experiences with creative block and how to get through it. There's a large emphasis on creative communities coming together to create o...

Host Brandon Wunder chats the Alternative Gallery's new Resident Artist Program, upcoming events hosted by the gallery, including the next Dusty Cans 16mm screening, why Art Bazaar podcast doesn't have ads in it, seeing Dune Part 2 and new movie releases from March through the Summer. UPCOMING EVENTS Dusty Cans @ Emmaus Theatre (March 17, 2024) - https://fb.me/e/3MXMBSmm6 Metal Assault (March 30, 2024) - https://fb.me/e/aRwWxP6pG Retro Arcade @ BAPL (April 6, 2024) - https://fb.me...

On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Christopher Elston, a local Photographer & Videographer, who a couple years ago took on a very special project that ended up at the Alternative Gallery. In September 2021 Chris Elston campaigned to save the hand-painted sign from the former location of Beachead Comics on 16th & Chew Streets. This sign, painted in 1985 by artist Tom Wilde, had become iconic to many residents of Allentown. After it faced destruction in Late 2021, Chris pu...

On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Alex Clare, an illustrator, graphic designer & caricature artist originally from Toronto, Canada, who has called the Lehigh Valley his home for the last 15 years. Alex graduated from the Columbus College of Art Design with a Bachelor's Degree in illustration and graphic design and went on to work for Crayola, designed labels for Brew Works, as well as launched a successful caricature business. Alex has been working with the Alternat...