Brian Crawford
Co-Host of PGH Art Talk
Brian Crawford has hosted 10 Episodes.
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Mustard Seed Faith
July 26th, 2020 | 9 mins 26 secs
art, baptist, church, documentary, faith, farm, garden, graffiti, growing, mural, mustard seed, north side, pittsburgh, public art, spray paint, urban farm
Welcome to the Manchester Growing Together Garden, home to one of Pittsburgh's newest public art murals, "Mustard Seed Faith". Join us as we speak to the artists and document the creation of this beautiful giant rooster and learn what it means to the community.
Special thanks to the artists, Shane Pilster and Max Gonzales, the garden, and Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project.
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Music:
Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Michael Sorg - Covid Conversations
June 10th, 2020 | 25 mins 51 secs
PGH Museums launched in November 2019. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the expert knowledge of Sidekick Media Services. Michael Sorg, one of the owners of Sidekick Media Services talks about the projects he’s worked on through the years, how museums can work through periods of economic shutdown, and how his company helped launch the PGH Museums Project. Learn more on this week’s Covid Conversation.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
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Derek Peel - Covid Conversations
June 4th, 2020 | 22 mins 37 secs
Artist Derek Peel left Pittsburgh to visit her partner's family in rural Pennsylvania, outside of Erie. Then... Covid-19 struck. She's now adjusting back to rural life after years of living in the city, she's low on art supplies yet is selling more art. Has covid created new opportunities for her? Listen to Derek Peel's story on Covid Conversations.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Jeremy Caywood - Covid Conversations
May 24th, 2020 | 41 mins 11 secs
Pittsburgh musician Jeremy Caywood is stuck at home, alone, and out of work. Covid-19 has taken its toll as it has with many of us. It hasn't stopped Jeremy. He's taken to Facebook Live every Thursday evening. He's growing his fan base. He's entertaining Pittsburgh in their homes and bringing comfort to others living in isolation. Listen to Jeremy's story on Covid Conversations.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Ian Insect - Covid Conversations
May 14th, 2020 | 24 mins 51 secs
Comedian, actor, and entertainer, Ian Insect explains how he is using Instagram live to connect Pittsburgh creatives in a time of trial and uncertainty. Ian joins Brian to discuss how the online showcase of talent on Instagram has been received by the audience, how he is coping with social distancing as an artist, how he is trying to help others, and the importance of community during a difficult time.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Anna Doering - Covid Conversations
May 10th, 2020 | 17 mins 45 secs
How can murals painted in the 1930’s and 1940’s reflect the trials of living through an epidemic? The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka’s Anna Doering joined Brian to discuss this, how the society is engaging people during a time they cannot visit the murals themselves, how she is personally finding ways to keep herself going and much more!
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Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Andrew Gardner - Covid Conversations
May 1st, 2020 | 23 mins 30 secs
Andrew Gardner, general manager of the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds joins this week's conversation. The Thunderbirds are Pittsburgh's professional ultimate Frisbee team an can be found at pghthunderbirds.com. Andrew discusses how he and the team are navigating an unprecedented situation, the Covid-19 pandemic. Andrew talks about things the team is doing to keep fans engaged, interested and craving more action.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
RJ Kozain - Covid Conversations
April 24th, 2020 | 32 mins 2 secs
RJ Kozain, the host of art talk meets Brian Crawford, the host of the Covid Conversations series fort he first time on camera. RJ discusses how he is handling the entire situation as both a musician, and a podcast host. He discusses the benefits of having loved ones around him, working through the pandemic remaining employed, and a lot of eye rolling.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Janie McKirgan - Covid Conversations
April 21st, 2020 | 18 mins 2 secs
Janie McKirgan is the executive director of the Jimmy Stewart Museum and she has a task ahead of her, generating enthusiasm in a museum you can't go to. Closed because of the Covid-19 stay at home order. All of this has happened on the eve of the museum's 25th anniversary. How is Janie coping? What is she working on during this time of social distancing? Has she snuck in late at night to experience a "night at the museum" moment? What is her favorite Jimmy Stewart movie? We answer all of this and more with this Covid Conversation.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -
Willy James - Covid Conversations
April 17th, 2020 | 40 mins 54 secs
Willy James joins Brian Crawford get distracted talking about ADHD/ADD in the second episode of our special series, Covid Conversations. Willy and Brian, both dealing with the condition talk about the impact it has had on their lives and their work. Willy mentions how meditation has helped him in his journey and how he is taking full advantage of the stay at home order to expand his content and reach new people.
Over the coming weeks we'll meet with artists, museum directors, even the general manager of professional sports team. Please subscribe to PGH Museums on Youtube, or our PGH Art Talk podcast so you don't miss a thing!
Music: Energy 2013 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/211-energy-2013
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/