Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #103 “Where We Talk Art …with Sarasota Rising Executive Director Jeffery Kin. Jeffery joins Victor in the studio as they discuss the community goals of the art organization called Sarasota Rising. After receiving his BFA in Performing Arts Jeffery quickly became the “go-to talent” for the region’s theater organizations. He led The Players Centre for Performing Arts as their Producing Artistic Director through acclaimed seasons for 15 years. Now he’s the Executive Director for Sarasota Rising and they have some big events planned that will encompass all of ..read more

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #102 “Where We Talk Art ... With Filmmaker Calvin Callins Victor is back in the studio and he catches up with Floridian film maker Calvin Callins. Calvin's passion began at an early age while working in video production for his church. Now, as a recent graduate from Ringling University of Art and Design, he is already an award winner and has gained lots of recognition for his film Contagious Swagger. So what’s next for this inspiring filmmaker in the entertainment industry? Well listen in and hear the incredible story of this young film producer's journey ..read more

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #101 “Where We Talk Art … with Multi medium Maker Beth Cummings Victor’s on the road again and this time he’s in the small town of Caribou in northern Maine where he stops by the house of Beth Ann Cummings for a chat. Beth wasn’t involved in the arts until she started teaching a multi-age classroom in the little hamlet of Connor. Inspired, she completed several college level courses in art, changed schools, and began teaching visual arts to students in a Gifted and Talented program. It was there that she found her real passion for teaching. But that was j ..read more

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #100!! “Where We Talk Art … Celebrating our 100th episode It’s Part 3 of our celebration with the 100th show! Victor, along with author and President of the PFTA Group, Dave K. Bise, the guy who started it all, introduce our special guest and past co-host of this show (because you fans asked for this) as we continue our tribute to the people that help make our podcasts possible. You thought Part 2 was fun, well you’re sure to get a lot of entertainment and laughs from the cast in Part 3. This one is truly unique for so many reasons. You will get a chance ..read more

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 happe ..read more

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 ri ..read more

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 ..read more

Partnership For The Arts Group Podcast #98 “Where We Talk Art … Wood Working Instructor / Artist Frank DiDomizio Join Victor as he chats with wood turner /Artist Frank DiDomizio. This highly awarded wood artist of over 25 yrs has created thousands of pieces of art in his life time. Franks passion began with his father, a finishing carpenter that led him to become a master craftsmanship with an artistic flare, his pieces has awed art spectators and collectors from around the world. So listen in as these two cover the incredible journey from Franks meager beginnings when his parents settled in C ..read more

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 here 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 co ..read more

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 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 ..read more