ART ON THE AIR is an hour-long radio show that opens with a short Spotlight Interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues with a long-form Feature Interview. Guests include individual artists, photographers, gallery owner/curators, festival sponsors, authors, musicians, the shakers and movers, and cultural features in NW Indiana, Chicago and beyond discussing the art, theater, and the music scene, plus much more. Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time musical theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, artist and gallery owner of The Nest in Michigan City.
ART ON THE AIR is made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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This Week on ART ON THE AIR features Northwest Indiana artist, Sabrina Shockey, painter and sculptor, Summer Boezeman, and spotlight on Canterbury Summer Theatre’s 58th Season. -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole shows features Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson sharing their involvement in advocacy and discussing their new film “Handmade Future.” Our spotlight is on Lakeshore Public Media’s viewing and discussion of Ken Burns film “The American Revolution” on June 23rd at the Lake County Library. -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR features award winning broadcast journalist and host of NPR’s The TED Radio Hour, Manoush Zomorodi, discussin her new book, “Body Electric.” Next Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk’s new album “In My Own Voice.” Our spotlight is on Miller Beach ’s “2026 Lake Effekt ” two-day Mural Festival. -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features multi-award winning broadcast journalist, best selling author, and the long-time host of NPR’s Weekend Edition, Scott Simon, and his new book, “Ulysses S Cat and Other Animals I Have Known.” Spotlight on The Depot Gallery and Museum exhibit, “Feathers,” opening June 12th. -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR features “The Singing Author,” Kelly G Fletcher's newest romance book, “Highway to Happy," next Ralph Kipness shares his life-long passion as a master puppeteer, and spotlight is on 4th Street Theatre production of “Hamlet” -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR a returning interview with University of Nevada at Reno professor of linguistics, Dr. Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist, discussing her new book, “Why We Talk Funny - The Real Story Behind Our Accents” and spotlight on Chicago Street Theatre’s TeenFest May 22 and 23. -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR features colored pencil artist Christine Hubbell who renders her work with birds and native plants on translucent surfaces. Next discussing his new Americana flavored album, “Love, War & Misadventures” musician, Scott Tyring. Our spotlight is on Valparaiso Creative Council’s “Sand & Steel Art Fest “ -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR our whole show features the eclectic five-member Northwest Indiana band, Help Hounds, discussing their debut album, “Nocturnal Dive.” Our spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s Art After Dark Outdoor Gala “Rooted + Rising” featuring the 116 Expansion on Friday, June 12, 2026. -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR features Midwest-based contemporary painter Anna Ryan Drew. Next audiobook narrator Shelby Mundt, who will be voicing Sandy Young’s book, “Divine Vintage.” Our spotlight is on the 2026 Northwest Indiana Listen To Your Mother on May 3rd at the Hobart Art Theatre. -
This Week on ART ON THE AIR features animator, illustrator, director, writer, producer, Scott Christian Sava, discussing his new book “Becoming an Artist.” Next local playwright Zachary Mark whose play, “Second Glance” premiered at Holdcraft Performing Arts Center. Spotlight is on Lakeshore Public Media’s special screening and discussion of PBS “The American Revolution” on April 22nd.
