Partnership For The ARTS Group presents “Science Fiction Studios” Podcast Episode #1   
 Dave is back!!  Join him in our Science Fiction Studios in the Magic City as he begins the new SCI - FI - VERSE (SFV) series talking with the highly celebrated, legendary Animator Tom Cook. 

Listen in as Dave talks with Tom about his amazing 40+ year journey in the world of animation. It all started with an ad in the mail that would lead him from his first job as a bus driver in California to working for none other than Hanna Barbera. There he worked on such classics as Scooby Doo, but that was just the beginning; from there he went on to be a full-time animator working on many other cartoon classics alongside some legendary names in the business.
 
SFV Science Fiction Studios is recorded in the Magic City of Birmingham, AL.

SFV Show #1 Animator Tom Cook

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast Show #91 “Where We Talk Art … with Artist Instructor Lisa Oliver

In this episode The “Flower Lady,” Lisa Oliver, joins Victor in the Library studio at the VAC. 

Listen in and learn how a little girl’s love of colors led her on a life journey to becoming a horticulturist that traveled the world.

This “yoga for the brain” passion then turned to photography, and various art media until Lisa found Watercolor and Alcohol Ink and fell in love!  Her much sought after style has turned into her next highly successful career.

So successful that she’s a facilitator for Water Media and Alcohol Ink classes at the Visual Arts Center, a teacher of many Arts & Crafts camps, and a member of the AuSable Artisan Village in her home town in Grayling Michigan, where her revolving art is shown year round. 

What’s her secret?  Well you’ll find out when you enjoy this entertaining talk with Lisa and Victor as they discuss her success and her highly acclaimed stylistic ways of painting.  

Make sure to check out her art at https://www.artisanvillage.org/ 

Where We talk Art is based in Punta Gorda FL. at The Visual Art Center.  https://visualartcenter.org/

Where we Talk Art Show #91 Artist Instructor Lisa Oliver

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast Show #94 “Where We Talk Art …  Artist/ Instructor Laura Pommier

Join Victor in a conversation with this multi award winning Artist Laura Pommier, as they discuss her life’s journey that began at the age of four. “I knew by high school that being an artist was my career path.” That passionate journey continued with her formal art education including a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts. 
 
Today Laura also entertains her audiences at events and receptions with themed paintings created in an hour or two. And if that isn’t enough, she also teaches classes in painting, drawing and pastel at both the North Port and the Punta Gorda art centers.

As a contemporary artist, she’s often seen in spotlight with her award winning art being exhibited in juried shows. But what is one of her most treasured moments? Well you’ll have to listen in and find out, but we’ll give you a hint.

It has something to do with her being the one selected to paint a gigantic mural in North Port from over a 1,000 submissions from all over the nation. 
  
See more of Laura’s art at www.LauraPommier.com.

Where We talk Art is based in Punta Gorda FL. at The Visual Art Center.

"Where We Talk Art" Show #94 Artist instructor Laura Pommier

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast "Science Fiction Studios" Podcast Episode #5
Join Dave in our Science Fiction Studios in the Magic City as we talk with…Graphic Novelist C.J. Laney
Dave catches up with C.J. to announce and celebrate the release of his comic book Vigilante series.
 
CJ has been working on this for a while and has had some major setbacks including personal ones along the way, but it was one near-tragic family event that solidified this 21-year-old’s determination to see it through.

So listen in and hear all about the series and this young man’s journey to becoming a published artist at such a young age.

We caught up with Dave after the interview to get his thoughts on it.
"I’ve known C.J. for a while, and we met when this was just rough drafts on paper, so it’s great to see it come so far. I’m really proud of him and very happy to be a part of it."

You can find his books at Barnes and Noble and on his website. https://www.laneysnovelsandnovelties.com/s/shop

SFV Science Fiction Studios is recorded in the Magic City of Birmingham, AL.

Episode #5  Graphic Novelist  CJ Laney

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast Show #95 “Where We Talk Art … Artist/ Instructor Rosalie Mack.
Rosalie joins Victor in the library between teaching classes.  A true Florida “native,” Rosalie earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts to follow her passion, teaching.   Then, after a 33 year career as a public art educator, she closed that chapter; so we would think she’d just enjoy retirement, right?  
No way! This highly energetic lady hasn’t slowed down one bit as she now teaches a multitude of classes from Drawing, to Art History & Appreciation (just to name a few!) at the VAC. 
So sit back and enjoy as Rosalie entertains and educates us all on the  aspects of art !

You can sign up for her classes at the VAC website  https://visualartcenter.org/

Where We talk Art is based in Punta Gorda FL. at The Visual Art Center.

"Where We Talk Art " Show #95 Artist/Instructor Rosalie Mack

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast Show #96 Where We Talk Art … with Artist / Entrepreneur Don McCauley.

Don joins Victor in the studio for a vivid conversation about his art, the meaning for it and his passions in life.

That’s right we said passions because Don has a unique blend and outlook when it comes to his works of art, where he blends traditional methods with modern technology.  He’s an art teacher, sculptor, painter, inventor, and business owner of Synthetic Ghost Industries plus so much more. Wonder how he’s able to do all that? 

Well listen in, get inspired, and enjoy this fun and meaningful conversation in the World of Art.

You can follow Don on linked in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldmccauley/

Where We Talk Art is based in Punta Gorda FL. at The Visual Art Center.
 https://visualartcenter.org/

"Where We Talk Art" Show #96 with Artist / Entrepreneur Don McCauley

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #97 “Where We Talk Art … Multi –Medium Artist Jeri Megna 
Jeri joins Victor in the Studio for this incredible interview you won’t want to miss. 
Jeri grew up in Pasadena California where she found her passion for the arts early in life when she began playing instruments and singing with her multi-generational “Partridge family” on Santa Catalina Island.
From there Jeri has had a variety of careers including traveling the world as a dealer in foreign currency and vintage jewelry and a collector of silver coins ... that is until 2018 when tragedy struck in her community of Paradise, California in the form of raging wildfires. 

It will stir your heart in many ways as you hear in her own words the events which rapidly unfolded that night and over those next several months as she and her family endured through the hardships and heartaches of loss until she found the courage to start over in Port Charlotte, Florida.

"Where We Talk Art" is based in Punta Gorda, FL. at The Visual Art Center.
 https://visualartcenter.org/

Where We Talk Art Podcast #97 with Multi Medium Artist Jeri Megna

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #99 “Where We Talk Art with... Curse of Oak Island's Master Blacksmith Carmen Legge.
That’s right Victor sits down to chat with Curse of Oak Island's expert Blacksmith Carmen Legge.
While visiting Nova Scotia, Victor had a chance to catch up with Carmen at the Northville Farm Heritage Center.
We all know Carmen as the consultant on the TV show for the metal artifacts found on Oak Island but there’s way more to his story than that. 
So listen in and learn all about Carmen’s incredible journey from the beginning as a young boy learning to be a Blacksmith, to how he became the go to expert for the hit TV series The Curse of Oak Island.
Yes, we saved this one for you and you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy and Happy New Year!!
 
Where We Talk Art is based in Punta Gorda FL. at The Visual Art Center.
 https://visualartcenter.org/

Show #99 Oak Island's Master Blacksmith Carmen Legge

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #100!! “Where We Talk Art …  
Wow!!  It’s our 100th show!!!  So to celebrate, in part 1 of this 3-part series Victor talks with the person who started it all.  
That’s right our very own President of PFTA Group and ex-host of the show Dave K. Bise.
Yep, that’s right part 1 of 3. Why did we do a three-part show you ask?  Well, that’s because we heard you loud and clear!  As we drew closer to this moment we were inundated with requests, questions, and suggestions for the show so we took as many of those as we could and formatted them into this trilogy.
 Enjoy the ride as Victor, along with Dave’s help, takes us on a fun journey of how it all began along with some behind the scenes and favorite stories of the Podcast that you’ve never heard.
 So, if you're new to the show or if you’ve been with us from the beginning, you won’t want to miss this one!!
	
"Where We Talk Art" is based in Punta Gorda, FL. at The Visual Art Center.
 https://visualartcenter.org/

100th Show Part 1 Where We Talk Art.

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #100!! “Where We Talk Art …  Part 2 of 3
In celebration of our 100th show Victor catches back up with author, and President of PFTA Group, Dave K. Bise, the guy who started it all.  In Part 2 Victor and Dave have a special guest for this show as they continue our tribute to the people who help make our podcasts possible.

 So listen in and laugh along as these three cover a lot of content fans have been asking for, and yes they have some surprising behind the scenes material that you never heard before ... at least until now!!! That includes what really happened when Victor sat down to talk with Blacksmith expert Carmen Legg from the TV series “The Curse of Oak Island” in Episode #99. Maybe there really is a curse after all? Well the only way to know is to press that play button!!!
https://pftatalkshow.org/
Where We Talk Art is based at the Visual Art Center in Punta Gorda Fl.

Celebrating our 100th Show Part 2

Partnership For The Arts  Group Podcast  Presents:
Where We Talk Art and Science Fiction Studios.
JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE OUR WORLDS OF ART WITH OUR TWO PODCASTS!
Where We Talk Art and Science Fiction Studios  where we interview, people of the Literary, Performing and Visual arts from around the world!