Art Beat - Wucf

The historic town of Deland expects big crowds this weekend for the Fall Festival of the Arts. Hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman, this episode of ArtBeat also looks at the economic impact of the Festival on local businesses.

The Florida Fallen Hero Quilt Project honors the service and the sacrifice of the more than 300 Floridians who have died in service to their country in Iraq and Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2011. Quilters talk about the project in this special Veterans Day episode of ArtBeat, hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

Art professors at the University of Central Florida are showing off their work in painting, sculpture, photography, digital media and other mediums at their annual Faculty Art Show. Hosted by Ann Kenda and edited by Matt Immerman.

One of the most important figures in Central Florida's arts scene resigns. We'll have a conversation with Margot Knight, president and CEO of United Arts, about her decision to leave the organization to take on a new role in California.

The mid-century history of three African-American communities in Florida. We talk with Crealdé Executive Director Peter Schreyer about a photograph exhibition at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center.

The season ahead at the Orlando Repertory Theatre, plus the organization's partnership with UCF. A conversation with Artistic Director Jeffrey Revels.

The latest in our series of interviews previewing the upcoming season in the arts - a conversation with Christopher Niess from Theatre UCF.

The controversial play, Spring Awakening, comes to Orlando. We chat with the Artistic Director of the Greater Orlando Actors Theatre, and the UCF student playing the role of Hanschen in the production.

The third in our series of season previews. A conversation with Melissa Mason from the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in partnership with UCF.

The second in our series of interviews previewing the upcoming season at some of Orlando's top arts organizations. We chat with Christopher Wilkins, Music Director at the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.

The first in our series looking ahead at the 2011-2012 season in the arts. We chat with the Orlando Ballet's Artistic Director Robert Hill.

Presenting Central Florida history using new media. This week we chat with the Director of the UCF Riches Project.

Turning paintings into movies - a conversation with Central Florida artist Carl Knickerbocker about his unusual journey from canvas to film. 

Students delve into the high-energy world of theatrical farce. We chat with Christopher Niess from the UCF Conservatory Theater about Love, Sex and the IRS.

A historian's view of the Cuban Revolution. How a new book by a UCF professor aims to further understanding of politics and life on the island.

One of the world's leading New Contemporary artists, Derek Gores, talks about his internationally recognized collage work, and new exhibit on now in Orlando.

Taking art beyond the arts establishment - a conversation with Orlando artist, Lindsey Rukkus, whose efforts to get her work accepted led her to open her own gallery.

Five public school teachers from Florida are selected to attend a month long artists' retreat as part of new program. We chat with Winter Park High School's Melissa Pranke on being chosen for the new residency.

A conversation with Peter Telep - author and UCF instructor - about "Against All Enemies", his new book with Tom Clancy.

Sanford is fast becoming a local arts hub. Listen to our chat with two women who have been instrumental in putting Sanford on the arts map.