Category Archives: Interviews

Culinary Art Revealed

Jacob Town, Owner, and Chef, of The Spoon Trade, invited host Gayle Rappaport-Weiland and the entire crew of The Art Revealed Show to sample the culinary art created at his restaurant, The Spoon Trade, located in Grover Beach, Ca.  Jacob celebrates the diverse bounty of California and rotates offerings with the seasons, complimented with an eclectic drink list featuring craft beer and small production wines.

The Art Revealed Show Studies the Art of Community

Jill Alcorn, Associate Dean of Continuing Education at Sierra College, Rocklin Ca, invited host Gayle Rappaport-Weiland and the entire crew of The Art Revealed Show to learn about the Art of Community.  Community Education at Sierra College offers a kaleidoscope of exciting classes and activities designed to meet the personal enrichment and professional development interests of their diverse community.  The courses are short-term, not-for-credit, fee-based classes, workshops and training programs providing opportunities to expand students’ horizons, hone their talents or introduce them to a new skill so that learning is life-long.

 

 

Art Revealed Show is wrapped around the Art of Relaxation

Annie Hopper owner of Yoga Village in Arroyo Grande, California invited host Gayle Rappaport Weiland and the entire crew of The Art Revealed Show to learn about the Art of Relaxation. Yoga Village is a community unto itself where individual attention is emphasized. Everyone is welcome to practice their yoga, from the newest beginner to the most experienced and the extremely fit to those with major physical limitations. At Yoga Village, we realize that everybody is unique, with varied needs, and our certified, experienced instructors are there to guide you through your practice with personalized consideration. Come as you are, leave feeling relaxed and restored.

The Art Revealed Show Finds Art In Glass

Award-winning artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with Artist Trisa Swerdlow.  Trisa’s eclectic personal style is reflected in her art. Pulling from diverse influences ranging from Classic Art, The Impressionist movement, Mid Century Modern Design, Punk Rock, Nature, Art Nouveau, Modern Art, Graffiti Art, even a pinch of Steam Punk.
She mentally collects images that appeal to her, and her work becomes a true expression of all that she is.

The Art Revealed Show Examines the Blend of Art, Fashion, and Social Giving

Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with VIDA CEO Umaimah Mendhro.

VIDA combines art with fashion, all for the purposes of social giving.  VIDA takes art, submitted by artists and photographers, and prints them onto scarves and outerwear, to create unique, colorful, fashionable clothing.  They are produced in Pakistan, with trained workers, who also receive an education using proceeds from the sale of the clothing.  One of VIDA’s missions is to fight exploitation of garment workers in Pakistan through providing living wages and education.

Vacaville Art Gallery Celebrates Its 50th Year  

Vacaville Art Gallery Celebrates Its 50th Year  with The Art Revealed Show and Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with Vacaville Art League Vice President Christy Dougherty.

Christy Dougherty, discusses the 50 year history of the Vacaville Art Gallery, the oldest art gallery in Vacaville, and the benefits the art gallery provides to the community.  Since its humble beginnings, thousands of artists and guests have walked through its doors. Vacaville has a place to show quality art to visiting dignitaries and to provide a place for the public to participate directly in the visual arts. The Gallery continually strives to provide opportunities for artists of all ages to participate in its events and encourage the public to come and view a wide variety of high quality work created by local artists.

Traveling With The Art Revealed Show

Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with Tom Burgher, of Seaside Gallery, and local musician Nathan Towne.

Tom Burgher is CEO of Seaside Gallery, in the folksy beach town of Pismo Beach, Ca. Founded in 1996, Seaside Gallery provides a venue for high quality, well crafted art created in a variety of medias. Tom researches emerging artists who show a potential for greatness and allows their works to be presented in their own space and light. Seaside Gallery offers museum quality works by established artists to their customers so they may add to their collections. Seaside Gallery is the go-to gallery of the Central Coast, and can be found at www.theseasidegallery.com

Nathan Towne is a San Luis Obispo, Ca, based musician who cut his teeth on jazz and classical music, but found his love in rock ‘n roll. His life philosophy is simple, chase the dream, even if one can’t attain it. To stop the chase is to stop living. Nathan’s website is www.nathantowne.com

Viewpoint Gallery

Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini-view with Viewpoint Photographic Art Center’s Roberta McClellan, Executive Director.

The Viewpoint Photographic Art Center is located at 2015 J St, Sacramento.  Viewpoint is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the art of photography through exhibits of original photography, workshops to foster learning, exhibits to bring the art to the public, and to collect, preserve, and publish photographic art.  For more information about Viewpoint, visit their website at viewpointgallery.org

Kira Stewart – Sacramento’s Art Consulting Services

Distinctive Commercial Art for Every Business

Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with Kira Stewart, Principal of Art Consulting Services in Sacramento. ACS specializes in helping businesses find the perfect artwork to enhance their professional space. They serve major companies throughout California.

Art Consulting Services is locally owned and operated in the Sacramento Valley, and is proud to serve clients from Redding to San Francisco to Los Angeles.  Our clients include major healthcare providers, key financial service agencies, premiere commercial developers, high-tech companies and restaurants. We serve as your single point of contact for all of your artwork requirements, offering the highest quality of fine art, original concepts and design, project management, framing and installation.  Our commitment is to ensure that your artwork perfectly fulfills your vision for the space, is installed on time and on budget, and is distinctive from other art that is being offered in the area.  At ACS, we’re proud to have the opportunity to serve your business once, but earning your business again is our definitive measure of success.

Scott Mattlin – Fine Art


Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with Fine Artist Scott Mattlin, whose vibrant, impressionistic style reflects his deep appreciation for beauty in the natural world and within the human spirit. His enthusiastic work
is reminiscent of master painters of long ago.

Scott Mattlin is an artist with a deep and passionate appreciation for beauty in the natural world and within the human spirit. This enthusiastic and sensitive joy is reflected strongly in his artwork. His work is executed in a vibrant, impressionistic style, which – while still retaining its representational roots, incorporates abstract elements, resulting in a uniquely contemporary union.scottmattlin

Mowen Solinsky Gallery Owner John Mowen

Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with the late John Mowen, owner of the Mowen Solinsky Gallery in historic Nevada City, which features eclectic, contemporary art from local, regional, national and international artists. John’s recent passing has left a hole in the heart of Nevada City’s community and beyond. The Mowen Solinsky Gallery, http://www.mowensolinskygallery.com/, has often hosted non-profit events, book signing, wine strolls and other events, including SYRCL’s annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival.

Art Revealed Show – Jon Stevenson of Trumpette

Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with Jon Stevenson, founding owner and designer at Trumpette, Inc. Found in Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and boutiques around the world, their high end baby socks and apparel are
“about contemporary designs that are innovative, unique and well-constructed.” Jon invites Gayle for a colorful conversation in Trumpette’s fun and fashionable downtown Sacramento storefront.

Jon Stevenson’s inspiration for Trumpette was found after adopting his son Nicky. Having worked over 10 years in the men’s fashion industry, it was clear to Jon that high fashion was not tailored toward little boys. He began designing onesies for Nicky. After moving to Sacramento, Jon focused on reinventing Trumpette by creating innovative baby socks. Trumpette combines high-quality materials with hip designs to create the ultimate baby socks.

Angela Tahti, Executive Director of PlacerArts. PlacerArts is a group of performing and visual arts organizations in Placer County who have joined together to collectively enhance, promote and encourage participation in the arts, where one can “Experience Art in All Degrees.”

Award-winning local artist and teacher Gayle Rappaport-Weiland hosts this mini interview with Angela Tahti, Executive Director of PlacerArts. Angela invites Gayle for an intimate conversation among the artwork in The Arts Building Gallery in downtown Auburn, home to world-class exhibits throughout the year. Learn how this vibrant organization provides art related connections with schools, businesses, government and community organizations. We would love to hear your comments and have your support sharing the arts with everyone.

Art Revealed Show: Episode 3 with Gregory Kondos

Recognized as one of the world’s most prominent California landscape artists, Gregory Kondos has won numerous prizes and has works in permanent collections of many museums, including the Yosemite Museum, where he has been a member of the Artist-in-Residence Program since 1989. Among his solo exhibitions is a recent retrospective at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. His paintings, drawings and prints have been described by Art Harlow, Director of the Hearst Art Gallery at St. Mary’s College, as “a visual feast for those who love landscape art and the unique beauty of California’s diverse terrain.”

Our First Mini – View Interview

Our first “mini-view” Interview with Shane Grammer!

Featured owner and art director of SG Studios, Shane Grammer, who uses art to uplift victims escaping sex trafficking and helps them work through emotional difficulties. Shane is a pioneer in working with a concept known as the themed environmental industry.