The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast

Supporting local artists, celebrating art, and building community through creativity. 

Artist Conversation Series

EPISODES

Episode 24: Frank Bisceglia - Artist Conversation Series

Coming soon on episode 24 of The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast, we talk with local artist Frank Bisceglia about the creative process, developing as an artist, and the importance of the fine arts association, Beaver Valley Artists.

Episode 21: Jennie Johnstone - Artist Conversation Series

On episode 21 of The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast, we talk with local artist Jennie Johnstone about creative sensibilities, the business of art, and the allure of still life paintings. We also talk about the importance of art society here in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Jennie is the president of the fine arts association, Beaver Valley Artists.

Episode 20: Laurie Fillinger - Artist Conversation Series

On episode 20 of The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast, we talk with New Brighton artist Laurie Fillinger, long-time member of the fine arts association, Beaver Valley Artists. By her own admission, Laurie is self taught: "I often tend to paint or draw depicting a story or I try to catch movement or a mood. I work in pencil, charcoal, pen/ink, watercolor, oil, and pastel."

Episode 19: James & Debra Tobin - Artist Conversation Series

On episode 19 of The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast, we talk with local artists and musicians James and Debra Tobin about the Beaver Valley Artists fine arts association, their respective creative visions and processes, the value of art, and their long-standing art studio-creator space in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

Episode 16: Guy Ruff, III - Artist Conversation Series

On episode 16 of The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast, we talk with Beaver Falls artist Guy Ruff, III about his passion for art, street art techniques, and the nature of public art and art culture in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

Episode 15: Marlon Gist - Artist Conversation Series

On episode 15 of The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast, we talk with Aliquippa artist Marlon Gist about being a professional artist, art supplies, thoughts on Beaver County's arts culture, and his latest commission representing the Underground Railroad.

Episode 14: Melissa Rhines - Artist Conversation Series

On episode 14 of The Genesis Collective Creatives Podcast, we talk with mosaic artist Melissa Rhines about the process of making art as therapy, her new Ambridge studio that includes a "smash" space and other accommodations for the public to gather, create art, and share in Beaver County's art culture.