Episode-71 Nico Cathcart

Images by Nico Cathcart

In this episode of ArtBox DMV, Jason interviews muralist and oil painter Nico Cathcart. They discuss Nico’s start in visual art, her love of color, the themes she explores in her work, and the impact of deafness on the public art world. Nico emphasizes the importance of addressing social and environmental issues through art and encourages viewers to reflect on these issues. She also shares advice for artists, including the importance of perseverance and staying true to oneself. Overall, Nico’s work aims to spark conversation and create awareness about pressing issues in society. If you want to learn more about her work go to her website at NicoCathcart.com and her Instagram page is @NicoCathcart.

Episode 70- The Miami Art Fairs Preview 2023

Gio Swaby, Together We Bloom 3, 2023, 64. 52 in., Cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin, Courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery

In this EpisodeJason previews Art Basel Miami Beach Art Fair, Untiled Art Fair and Scope Art Fair that are happening at art Week in Miami Florida.And some interviews He did last year with Artist at Untitled Art Fair and Scope Art Fair. Cynthia Gayton does the last interview for this episode! As you may know Art Week in Miami is a huge event with art fairs, activations, openings, and random events happening around the town and south beach. So you know what that means, it brings just about very art gallery, curator, artist and art enthusiast to town. Make sure to check out the artist’s Instagram to learn more about them and well as the art fairs’ Instagram as well. For more information about the art fairs go to their websites. Art Basel Art Miami Beach go to: artbasel.com Untitled Art Fair go to: untitledartfairs.com Scope Art Fair go to: scope-art.com Thank you for listening.

Episode-69 Umbrella Art Fair 2023

Hello and welcome to ArtBox DMV. In this episode, Jason covers the upcoming Umbrella Art Fair. The Umbrella Art Fair’s web site is: umbrellaartfair.com and the Instagram page: instagram.com/umbrellaartfair This year’s fair is featuring 100 Plus artists from the District and beyond. This fair is where the heartbeat of Washington, DC’s art scene converges with the avant-garde talents of global artists and makers. Umbrella Art Fair opens on November 17^th and closes on the 19^th. It’s at Union Market and the address is 1325 5th ST NE Washington, DC. During the Fair, there are scheduled events. Some of these events you’ll need to RSVP for. Go to umbrellaartfair.com to RSVP. Umbrella Art Fair 2023 is free to the public.

Episode – 66 Douglas Hoekzema Aka Hoxxoh

Welcome to another episode of ArtBoxDmv. In this episode Jason was able to catch up Douglas Hoekzema, aka Hoxxoh. Hoxxoh’s work explores time and chaos with his mandalas to his drip art and with his use of tools like a garden sprinklers and hoses. Most of his works are on walls across the US and other parts of the world. They talk about about his humble beginnings, his themes and his art practices. What people don’t understand bout his work, and what advice he would give to his past self and to other artist. Would like to say thank you to Hoxxoh for talking the time to do the interview. And to see his work you can go to his website at elhoxxoh.com. His instagram is @hoxxoh. Visit ArtBoxdmv.com to hear past interviews. Don’t forget, ArtBoxDMV is on instagram at @ArtBoxDMV. So with that, sit back, relax and enjoy the interview!

Episode-64 DC Walls+Secret Walls 2022

Hello and welcome to other episode of ArtBox DMV. In this episode Jason spoke to Kelly Towles, the Festival Director of DC Walls. DC Walls is part of a global festival dedicated to murals and the artists who make them. Since its founding in 2010, the festival has expanded from its origins in Hawaii and grown into a global network of artists. Secret Walls, brought back to DC for 2022, brings artists together to paint a mural before a live audience within 90 minutes. It’s raw, fast and fun! They talk about when the events start, who’s participating and how it helps the community. Thank you is in order to Kelly for taking the time to do the interview. To learn more about DC Walls, go to DCWallsFestival.com. To get tickets to Secret Walls go to eventbrite.com and search for DC Walls/Secret Walls. Both of these events are free and open to the public. Until next time, thanks for listening.

Episode-53 DC Walls International Mural Festival 2021

Welcome to yet another ArtBox DMV episode. Jason travels to the neighborhood of NOMA durning DC Walls Festival. Formerly called Pow! Wow! DC, it stills features great artists, epic walls and awesome volunteers. So, grab a bottle of water, and lets take a walk and around NOMA and meet some artists! First stop, Baghead. Now let’s walk over to Alethia Tanner Park and talk to A.L. Grime Durning a rain delay, Jason talked to Immanual Ahiable. Then Jason chats with Sarah Jane Jamison. Next to Sarah is Kimchi Juice. Jason talks to Kathrine Campagna about her Wall and he talks to Jeremiah Edwards about his. After a great crab dinner, Jason sat down with Jack, Mark and Mat. They talked about the wall they worked on. Jason heads on over to Blake Jones’s wall. Last on Jason’s adventure is Cris Zuniga. Thank you to all the artist for taking the time to do the interviews. Jason would like to thank Kelly Towles as well for allowing him to tag along for the adventure. If you want to learn more about the festival go to DC-Walls.com. And please visit the artists Instagram pages or their websites for more information on their work. To hear this episode in full and past episodes, goto the website at ArtBoxDMV.com And ArtBoxDMV is on Instagram at ArtBoxDMV. Until next time, thanks for listening!

Episode – 38 Aniekan Udofia

Aniekan hard at work on a Mural for Pow Wow DC 2020

In this episode of ArtBox DMV Jason talks with Aniekan Udofia who’s an artist that has many murals around Washington DC. They talk about Aniekan’s subject matter, his painting process and how art effects a community. Oh and his private jet, I’ll see what that means towards the end of the show.If you want to learn more and see his work, head on over to Instagram at @aniekanreloaded and on Twitter under the same name at aniekanreloaded. You can check out Art Box DMV on Instagram at @ArtBoxDMV as well. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show…

Episode-35 Kelly Towles of Pow Wow DC

Welcome to ArtBoxDMV. In this episode Jason talks to Kelly Towles he’s the Regional Executive Director of Pow Wow DC. They talk about what Pow Wow DC is, the 2020 International Mural Festival that starts on the October 8th and ends on October 18th 2020, and who’s participating in the festival as well as what safety precautions are in place for the festival goers. Huge thank you to Kelly for making the time to do the interview. If you want to learn more about the International Mural Festival and Pow Wow DC you at go the their website at PowWowDC.com and on Instagram at powwowdc. ArtBox is on Instagram as well at ArtBoxDMV. Thank you for listening.