Pop of Culture

This week, we ask Hannah Elliott at Jay County Public Library what's flying off the shelves. We also learn one way Muncie is honoring volunteers and we meet Indiana's new Poet Laureate.Oh! And we say “hello” to our co-host, Michelle Kinsey!

This week we step into the historic Muncie Civic Theatre to learn why "community" theatre matters from Executive and Artistic Director Laura Williamson. We also talk to a local artist who fires his own clay kiln—and develops photographs in his bathroom! We'll also listen back to a conversation we had with Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, who moved her career from New York City to find inspiration on a mountain.

This week, Dr. Kara DuQuette speaks to two curators in Muncie: Dr. Robert G. LaFrance, Director and Curator of the David T. Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA); and Brian Statz, President and CEO of Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. We also learn from a Muncie artist breathing new life into clients' family heirlooms.

This week, we talk to Jacob Janssen, the Steve & Jackie Kane Artistic Director at Third Avenue Playworks in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin about his efforts to cultivate new local audiences. We’ll also meet Katie Morgan Perez, Executive Director of Orchestra Indiana, and find out how a Muncie creative is making textiles from her garden!Pop of Culture is hosted by Jennifer Blackmer, Kara DuQuette and Michelle Kinsey.

Pop of Culture is a new program from Indiana Public Radio bringing you closer to arts and culture in East Central Indiana, the Midwest, and the people who make it happen. In this episode, we meet Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, a playwright who moved from New York City to a mountaintop; we also sit down with Mike Martin inside The Common Market in Muncie. Hosted by Jennifer Blackmer, Kara DuQuette and Michelle Kinsey, Pop of Culture airs Fridays and Saturdays at 12 p.m. ET, and is available

Pop of Culture explores the vibrant cultural tapestry of East Central Indiana. Join hosts Jennifer Blackmer, Michelle Kinsey, and Dr. Kara Duquette as they delve into regional arts, showcase local events, and engage in insightful conversations with artists and curators. From small business spotlights to in-depth art analyses, Pop of Culture aims to amplify the voices of Indiana's artistic community, enriching your life with the diverse spirit of our state.