The Art Box

The Art Box - Episode 224 - Going Places - Meet Abigail Ramirez

A few months ago, Steve was on the lookout for a talented artist to paint a mural. Tyler immediately thought of one of his former students, Abigail Ramirez. What started as a simple recommendation quickly turned into something much bigger—Abi became a guest on The Art Box, and wow, were we in for a surprise!
Abi’s focus and talent blew us away, and it’s clear she’s on the path to great things. We were thrilled to have Tyler join the conversation, and it was an absolute blast bringing these two creative minds together to talk art, creativity, and the journey of an emerging artist.
Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration and insight—you won’t want to miss this one!
You can follow Abi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iris.tattooz/
Abi is an artist at: Skin Gallery Tattoo, location : 190 E Mesquite Blvd M, Mesquite, NV 89027 SkinGalleryNV.com | Mesquite Nevada's First tattoo Studio

The Art Box - Episode 223 - Torin: The Pottery Muse Speaks

In this special episode of the Art Box Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome a very unique guest—Torin, the charming and enigmatic pottery creation who has become a beloved fixture in our creative adventures. Torin may have started as a simple piece of clay, but his journey from the Juniper Outpost in Mesquite to becoming a key part of our artistic community is nothing short of magical. Today, Torin will be sharing his thoughts on art, creativity, and the inspiration he draws from the world around him, all delivered with the quirky humor and wisdom that only a pottery piece with a soul could possess. Get ready for a conversation that’s as enlightening as it is entertaining, as we dive into the mind of our most unexpected muse.
Join us as we explore the world through Torin’s eyes—or rather, through his bright, expressive eyes and his sharp, insightful perspective. We’ll talk about his recent artistic endeavors, his thoughts on the power of shadows in art, and how he’s found his creative voice in such a short time. Whether you’re a long-time listener of the Art Box Podcast or tuning in for the first time, this episode is sure to leave you inspired and smiling. So, settle in, and let’s see what Torin has in store for us on this whimsical and thought-provoking journey into the heart of creativity.

The Art Box - Episode 222: A 10-Minute Teaser for First-Time Listeners

For an internal project, we put together a 10-minute compilation of highlights from some of our incredible guests. If you’ve never tuned in before, this is the perfect introduction to our podcast—it’s sure to inspire you to check out our full episodes. Our creative guests share amazing stories about their artistic journeys, stories that are too rich to be fully captured in just 600 seconds. Tune in and discover why we’re so passionate about celebrating creativity.
 

The Art Box 'For The Theatre" - Episode 221 - Shelvis is In the Building - DJ Van Dyke

One of our Valley's beloved entertainers, DJ Van Dyke, is gearing up for another sellout performance at the Mesquite Theatre. This time, she's bringing her talented friend Shelvis to the stage for an electrifying show on September 14.
Join us as Suzie White hosts a lively conversation with DJ, and who knows—Shelvis might just make a surprise appearance!
Get your tickets by clicking here. 

The Art Box - Episode 220 - Fat Dough - The Art of Loving our Community - With Junior Baeza

Steve was thrilled when our good friend Jr. Baeza walked into our Mesquite Works STEAM Center recording studio the other day. Jr. was there to chat about the exciting new bakery he and his wonderful wife Sabra are opening right here in Mesquite. Conversations with Jr. always flow effortlessly, and we found ourselves diving into discussions about, bread, soup, pies, stacked sandwiches, and the other incredible small businesses that make our town special.
So, sit back and get the inside scoop on Mesquite's newest gem, Fat Dough, located at 12 W #114 Mesquite Blvd.

The Art Box - Episode 219 - Arts and Accessibility Initiative - Meet Samuel Foulkes

Not to brag but I feel this is one of the most consequential podcasts you will listen to this year. Please take forty-five minutes to learn about the good work Clovernook does to impact disabilities worldwide. 
Our guest Samuel Foulkes works at Clovernook Center for the Blind as the Director of Braille Production & Accessible Innovation. Clovernook is located in Cincinnati OH, and is the largest producer of braille in the world (30 million pages printed and distributed each year). Most of their production work is federal, producing books and magazines for the Library of Congress in alternate formats.
Much of his work is at the intersection of art & disability – Samuel is the founder of Clovernook’s Arts & Accessibility Initiative, which provides free accessible material and consulting to cultural institutions all around the US – from large institutions like The Met & Carnegie Hall, to individual artists and small local organizations.  This kind of work includes the provision of braille, audio, audio description, tactile graphics, 3D design/scanning/printing, and much more! All of our solutions are inclusively designed – most of our Arts team are blind or low vision.
The picture Samuel provided is symbolic of the importance of 3D printing to their mission and is a 3D replica of Samuel's head. 
Click here to find out more about Clovernook.
If you would like to donate click here.
 
 

The Art Box - Episode 218 - Bricks for the Brave

Suzie welcomes Mesquite, Nevada Fire Chief Jayson Andrus and Maryanne Mainero to the Mesquite Works STEAM Center broadcast studio to talk about their fundraiser for the "Never Forgotten" statue at the new Fire station #1. 
Mesquite Fire Rescue is thrilled to launch the "Bricks for the Brave" Fundraiser to place the "Never Forgotten" statue in front of our new fire station. This statue will serve as a lasting tribute to the bravery and dedication of our firefighters. Your support will make this vision a reality. Every donation counts!
Link to order your brick
https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/mfr/

The Art Box - Episode 217 - "Tumble Weed Gulch" Meet John Tomasello

Last month, your Art Box hosts attended a delightful variety show in Mesquite, where they were thoroughly entertained by John Tomasello and his LV Puppets troupe. Inspired by their performance, Suzie decided an interview was a must. She headed to Vegas and recorded this fantastic episode. Enjoy!
Find out more about then by clicking here.
or email John: lvpuppets@gmail.com

The Art Box - Episode 216 - July 2024 Best in Show - Meet Shirley Smith

Floyd Johnson continues with his "Best in Show" Art Box series as he sits down with Shirley Smith to talk about her award winning entry in the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery "Shadow and Light" exhibition. Kick back and enjoy.
 
 

The Art Box - Episode 210 - "Nevada Wildlife is in Good Hands" - Meet Michelle Lopez and Kaesee Bourne

The Art Box is thrilled to welcome Michelle Lopez and Kaesee Bourne from the Nevada Department of Wildlife to our podcast. With diverse educational backgrounds in biology, STEM education, environmental studies, ecology, evolutionary studies, psychology, and neuroscience, they bring a unique perspective on protecting Nevada's wildlife. So, put on your headphones, grab a water bottle, and enjoy this informative and entertaining episode!
Thank you Michelle and Kaesee for all you do.