Art Wunderful

Episode 25 – Nicholas Harper ruminates on the previous year and brings the listener up to date on all things Rogue Buddha Gallery after a healthy hiatus...

Episode 24 - We're joined in conversation by Katie and Blaine Garrett of mplsart.com In addition to maintaing an events calendar and gallery directory, mplsart.com features editorial writing, artist interviews, video streaming and is now even instigating the production of art via their brand new 2020 Sketchbook Project! In additon to all of that, in this episode, we chat about the value of art, brick and mortar galleries and what people should consider when beginging to buy art for the first time.

Episode 23 - Not you're typicall Art Wunderful episode. Nicholas Harper pops on to share a few updates, announce next weeks episode and to share the first track from his new music project Bleak Paris.

Episode 22 – Gallery director, Cassie Garner of Gamut Gallery, joins the show to discuss all things arts related and gallery related.

Join us next week on March 8th for the newest episode of Art Wundeerful. In Episode 22 Nicholas Harper is joined by special guest, Cassie Garner of Gamut Gallery. They chit chat all things art and gallery related.

Episode 21 – Nicholas Harper discusses all things artistic hibernation and the need for artists to find their "why" while being kind to themselves during slow times or times of difficulty.

Episode 20 – Nicholas Harper discusses his body of landscape paintings, dark ethereal vistas he refers to as Nocturnes.

Episode 19 – Nicholas Harper is joined by artist Eli Libson. We discuss his work, inspiration and his new book Mysterious Creatures: A Field Guide. That and much more.

A sneak peak into episode 19 available on Monday february 1st at 7pm. This episode features a conversation with one of the gallery favorites, Eli Libson.

Episode 18 – Nicholas Harper talks about the come down after a big art opening.

Episode 17 - After quite a long break, Nicholas Harper returns to the podosphere with a brand new episode of Art Wunderful. In this episode he discusses his absense, what

Episode 16 – A Conversation with Margo Ashmore When it comes to NE Minneapolis, perhaps no one has played a role in so many varying aspects in making this fine neighborhood what it is, than today's guest. Margo Ashmore is many things and has, like I said, played many roles, from being the coordinator of the nations largest open air studio tour, Art A Whirl, back in its early days, to being the coordinator of the Minneapolis/St Paul Home tour since 2005, sitting on the boards of the NE Minneapolis Arts District, the NE Community Development Corporation and Art To Change the World. Somewhere she also finds time for her own art, wether it be photography, writing, story telling and even taking the stage for stand up comedy. Most notably, Margo has been the owner and publisher of the Northeaster Newspaper since 1981. While the paper covers all things news related in NE and immediate vicinity, more importantly, it keeps a spotlight on all things arts related being generated in our fair neighborhood. And theres a lot of arts going on here. I hope you enjoy and Cheers! Be sure to check us out online at www.roguebuddha.com

Episode 15 – Art-A-Whirl with Anna Becker In this weeks episode I chat with Anna Becker, Executive Director of NEMAA, the NE Minneapolis Arts Association. Along with guiding the 1000+ member organization, Anna is in charge of making sure everything goes smoothly with Art-A-Whirl, the nations largest open-air studio tour! Find out how NEMAA is navigating current world affairs and what it means for Art-A-Whirl, it's artists and tens of thousands of fans and collectors who flood the NE neighborhood each May in search of their new found art loves. Episode 15 drops tonight at 7pm at roguebuddha.com and wherever you listen to podcasts! I hope you enjoy and Cheers!

Episode 14 – Home Is Where The Art Is In this weeks episode I chat a bit more about just how essential art is in our every day life. Consider a world without the arts and creative fields. I think you would have to agree that it's pretty bleak. As art sales online soar, I chat about why I think that is and how it relates to this notion that home is where the art is. I hope you enjoy and Cheers! Be sure to check us out online at www.roguebuddha.com

Episode 13 – Leggo my Ego Have you ever had just one of those weeks where the universe seems to be saying, “Yeah, sorry, it's not gonna be your week.” Two weeks ago happened to be one of those weeks for me as I experienced a number of minor arts related setbacks. I was all set to chat about those setbacks in episode 13 when lo and behold, a forth setback decided to put the icing on that cake of disappointments. I flat out lost my voice and was unable to talk, let alone record the episode, until just the other day. Chalk it up to the #13 or the art gods saying, time for a break. Whatever the case, I'm back this week with that infamous 13th episode. In it I talk about those minor setbacks and my perspective on disappointments and how I handle them when it comes to my art business. I hope you enjoy and Cheers! Be sure to check us out online at www.roguebuddha.com

Episode 12 – Ruminations In episode 12 I give a bit of a more in depth update as to what's been going on with me and the gallery this week. Then I delve a bit deeper into a few things that Merry Beck, owner of Gallery 360, had to say in last weeks episode. I hope you enjoy and Cheers! Be sure to check us out online at www.roguebuddha.com

One of the very first galleries to open it's doors to me as an artist was Gallery 360 and gallery owner Merry Beck. Over the past 20 years Gallery 360 has become like a second artistic home for me as I've exhibited with them regularly over the years. During that time I've watched as Merry meticulously curates and produces one amazing exhibit after another. I've been in constant admiration in watching how she fosters strong relationships with artists and collectors alike. As one of her artists, I've experienced first hand her involvement in crafting an exhibit and how that process starts with studio visits and discussions about the direction of the show and each piece to be displayed. I've also been witness to her concern for and attention to the needs of clients, patrons and collectors. In many ways, Merry is the consummate gallerist and someone that I knew I had to have on this podcast as soon as possible. It's an honor and a pleasure to introduce you to my colleague in the gallery business and a terrific friend, Merry Beck of Gallery 360. I hope you enjoy and Cheers! Be sure to check us out online at www.roguebuddha.com

Episode 10 – Weathering the Storm (Tips for Artists) Is there anything artists can do to help make current circumstances better? Absolutely! In this episode I discuss 10 tips for artists where weathering the storm is concerned. These tips not only apply to artists, but to pretty much anyone, as these ideas are fairly universal no matter who we are or what we do. I hope you enjoy and Cheers!

Episode 9 – A Lesson from Vincent. In this weeks episode, we see what one Vincent Van Gogh might have to teach us about turning lemons into lemonade and finding beauty in the darkness. Be sure to visit us at roguebuddha.com I hope you enjoy and Cheers!

Episode 8 – Brick and Mortar. As cultural institutions come to a grinding halt, I explore just how valuable and essential brick and mortar galleries really are. I hope you enjoy and Cheers!