How did the art producers react when they heard an exceptional project? This episode breaks down what it sounds like when panelists are confronted with a winning proposal. Featuring an interview with Artist Commissioning Program Awardee in Music Composition Neil Padukone, we also hear from Art Producers Brendez Wineglass, Jacqui Dugal, and Margot Yale discuss what it was like to be responsible for selecting the commissioned artists.

This episode was produced by Program Manager Kelly Olshan and Audio Engineer Guy Weltchek, and edited by Guy Weltcheck. The theme music, entitled "Put in the Work", was created by Neil Padukone.

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QCA's mission is to foster and develop the arts in Queens County and to support individual artists and arts organizations in presenting their cultural diversity for the benefit of the community. This podcast features interviews and highlights events and services tailored to fit the needs of Queens-based artists.

The Queens Council on the Arts (QCA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1966.