The Art People Podcast
The Art People Podcast hosted by Justin Favela. The podcast about Art, people!
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Re-membering a Mother’s Choices with Dr. Linda Garcia Merchant
01/20/2024
Re-membering a Mother’s Choices with Dr. Linda Garcia Merchant
Documentarian and scholar Dr. Linda Garcia Merchant takes time to speak with her good friend Dr. Erika Abad about No Es Facil, which was featured in ‘Two Cultures, One Family.” She reflects on her career-long investment in documenting Chicana experiences and what inspired her to build a career around documenting the history of women who were part of the National Women's Political Caucus (NWPC), Chicana Caucus of the NWPC from 1977 to 1979, which her mother, Ruth "Rhea" Mojica Hammer, was a key figure.
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Moved by Mothers’ Loves with Kaitlyn Jones and Sharon Watkins-Jones
01/07/2024
Moved by Mothers’ Loves with Kaitlyn Jones and Sharon Watkins-Jones
During Kaitlyn Jones’s June 2022 Rogers Art Loft Residency, she and Erika Abad discussed the role of rest and grief on the way to liberation. Kaitlyn’s mom, Sharon, was at the closing exhibit; they take time to discuss the role of family in Jones’s work and Sharon’s insights into encouraging her daughter’s creative practice.
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Lessons from Home with Noelle Garcia and Sarah Ritch
12/22/2023
Lessons from Home with Noelle Garcia and Sarah Ritch
Noel Garcia and Sarah Ritch talk with Dr. Erika Abad about their creative home and its influence on Garcia’s career. Garcia then reflects on the relationship between her formal training and what she learned from home in the evolution of her creative career. Garcia’s Cigarettes were featured in “Two Cultures, One Family.” Links!
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Documenting Home & Healing with Mom - Dr. Abad interviews Jean Marie Munson
12/08/2023
Documenting Home & Healing with Mom - Dr. Abad interviews Jean Marie Munson
Erika sits down with Jean Munson to discuss her mother’s influence and responses to her zine and publishing career. Author of Secrets My Mom Keeps & Lola’s Herstory from “Two Cultures, One Family – Finding Family, Building Home,” Jean discusses the process of writing Secrets and reflects on the creative practices she’s been starting with her mom since her mother’s retirement. Links!
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Well Rested and Healing with Dr. Erika Gisela Abad
11/25/2023
Well Rested and Healing with Dr. Erika Gisela Abad
Inspired by the Nap Ministry and Tricia Hersey's book "Rest is Resistance, Justin Favela and Dr. Erika Gisela Abad talk about what they’ve learned about resting, healing, and toxic work cultures in this return episode of Art People Podcast. Abad, after years of writing and interviewing artists, reflects on what she/they learned about balancing higher ed and guest curator work as she transitioned from being Faculty-in-Residence at UNLV to Assistant Prof of Communications. Favela discusses his latest performance about rest at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and his new book (). Erika and Justin also introduce the new mini-series: Art, Family, and Memory. Stay tuned! Links!
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Dan45 Hernandez: Artist, Fabricator and Cult Member
05/13/2021
Dan45 Hernandez: Artist, Fabricator and Cult Member
Dan45 Hernandez joins Justin to talk about his latest projects, his obsession with collecting and cataloging objects, the distortion of memory and so much more! Show Notes: Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Music by Mike McDonald (). Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Geovany Uranda: Artist, Designer and Jardinero
04/28/2021
Geovany Uranda: Artist, Designer and Jardinero
Artist Geovany Uranda joins Justin this week to talk about his work in the exhibition "Future Relics" at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. They also talk about Geo's past as a musician, his obsession with collecting plants, growing up in East Las Vegas and much, much more! Show notes: Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Music by Mike McDonald (). Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Adriana Chavez: Actor, Performance Artist, Director and Community Connector
04/01/2021
Adriana Chavez: Actor, Performance Artist, Director and Community Connector
Actor, artist, theater maker, mover and wanderer, Adriana Chavez joins Justin this week to talk about her path to becoming the artist she is today. Listen in as they talk about Adriana's latest exhibitions, learn about her theater background and what brought her to Las Vegas! Show note: Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Music by Mike McDonald (). Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Sebastian Hernandez: Artist, DJ, Creative Director and Mover
03/17/2021
Sebastian Hernandez: Artist, DJ, Creative Director and Mover
For this installment of the Art People Podcast, Justin calls LA native, artist and mover Sebastian Hernandez to talk about their life, art and the many projects they have created. Show Notes: Sebastian's and The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Music by Mike McDonald (). Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Dr. Abad in Conversation with Lance L. Smith and Brent Holmes
03/02/2021
Dr. Abad in Conversation with Lance L. Smith and Brent Holmes
On this episode Dr. Erika Abad interviews artists Lance L. Smith and Brent Holmes about their exhibitions currently on view at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. Show Notes: Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Dr. Erika Abad: Profesora, Writer, Fangirl and Nerd
02/12/2021
Dr. Erika Abad: Profesora, Writer, Fangirl and Nerd
This week we welcome Dr. Erika Abad and learn about her passion for teaching, writing, social justice and art. We get into the importance of murals as public art for the Latinx community, the complexities of representation in media and so much more! Show Notes: Support for this podcast and the exhibitions at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is provided by the WESTAF Regional Arts Resilience Fund, a relief grant developed in partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts organizations in the 13-state western region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional programs are funded in part with support from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Vida y Arte: Reclaiming Identity in Artistic Practice
02/03/2021
Vida y Arte: Reclaiming Identity in Artistic Practice
Weeeee're Baaaack! This week Justin brings you a special episode of the Denver Art Museum's Vida y Arte podcast hosted by Maria Trujillo. Artists Danielle SeeWalker (Denver, CO) and Justin Favela (Las Vegas, NV) talk about how they integrate their complex cultural and personal identities into their art practices. This episode was created in conjunction with the Denver Art Museum’s exhibition Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection. Show Notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Jeffrey Augustine Songco: Artist, Libra, Former Child Actor
10/02/2020
Jeffrey Augustine Songco: Artist, Libra, Former Child Actor
This week, Justin is joined by artist Jeffrey Augustine Songco, calling in from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Listen in as Jeffrey tells us about his path from child actor to the prolific multidisciplinary artist he is today. They get into some of his fabulous public art installations and discuss his latest art exhibitions and residencies. From forming a secret brotherhood to giving you “Tropical Realness,” Jeffrey brings it to you every ball! Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Ari Brielle: Painter, Thinker, Creator
09/19/2020
Ari Brielle: Painter, Thinker, Creator
This week we are joined by artist Ari Brielle calling in from Dallas, Texas, y’all! Listen in as Ari and Justin discuss her latest body of work and the act of expressing joy and not trauma as a black artist in the United States. They also talk a lot about plants, going to grad school, and the complexities and rewards of creating a self-portrait. Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Kareem Tabsch: Documentary Film Director, Producer, and Arts Advocate
09/05/2020
Kareem Tabsch: Documentary Film Director, Producer, and Arts Advocate
This week Justin is joined by documentary filmmaker and arts advocate Kareem Tabsch. Listen in as Justin chats with Kareem about growing up in Miami, his love for old cinema and of course, his amazing documentary films. From “Cherry Pop” to “Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado,” they discuss Kareem’s fascination with the colorful characters of South Florida, his connection to past and present generations through storytelling and his love for the kitschy and fabulous. The Abuelita vibes are strong with this one! Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Ashley Hairston Doughty: Artist, Educator and Designer
08/21/2020
Ashley Hairston Doughty: Artist, Educator and Designer
This week Justin is joined by visual storyteller, Ashley Hairston Doughty. They talk about her latest exhibition, “Kept to Myself,” at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and the concepts behind this multidisciplinary artist’s work. Listen in as we learn about Ashley’s history, her love for teaching, and how she shares her experience as a Black woman through the art that she creates. Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Lolita Develay: Artist, Educator, High Priestess of Photorealism
08/07/2020
Lolita Develay: Artist, Educator, High Priestess of Photorealism
This week Justin is joined by Las Vegas’ high priestess of photorealism, Lolita Develay. From painting billboards to finding her voice in the fine art world, Lolita shares her story and gives us some insights on the concepts behind her latest creations. Listen in as they talk about living in Las Vegas, the power of teaching, the importance of representation in painting and so much more! Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Beverly Chillz: Storyteller, Vocalist, Human
07/24/2020
Beverly Chillz: Storyteller, Vocalist, Human
Do you believe in miracles?! This week Justin is joined by East Las Vegas’ very own, Beverly Chillz. Listen in as Mr. Chillz tells us about his early beginnings as a young musician and then opens up about his journey as an entertainer across the United States. From working the club scene in New Orleans to performing on stage in St. George, Utah, this young artist has lived many lives in just a few years. Beverly Chillz gets real about his history with addiction, talks about his life now in a flourishing yet problematic art community, and shares his journey of self-discovery and self-worth. EVERYBODY SAY “LOVE”! Photo credit: Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Fawn Douglas: Artivist, Matriarch, Nuwu
07/09/2020
Fawn Douglas: Artivist, Matriarch, Nuwu
Fawn Douglas: Artivist, Matriarch, Nuwu This week Justin Favela talks to artist, activist and matriarch, Fawn Douglas. They get into her history as an Indigenous American artist and enrolled member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, talk about her role as a student and educator, and discuss her as advocacy work for the Nuwu culture and the many indigenous groups in southern Nevada. They also catch up on her time as an MFA candidate at UNLV, talk about the lack of equity and diversity within Las Vegas cultural institutions and so much more! Photo credit: Lizbeth Ramirez, Edited by Bryan Clavel Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Shereene Fogenay: Published Artist, Gallery Manager and Baker
06/26/2020
Shereene Fogenay: Published Artist, Gallery Manager and Baker
Happy Birthday, Shereene! This week Justin calls up the dynamic Las Vegas-based artist, Shereene Fogenay and talk about her art practice, her experience with race and identity in her professional and personal life, the importance of speaking up and so much more! Listen in to this fun and important conversation full of laughs and honesty. Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Krystle Connor: Artist, Producer and Host
06/18/2020
Krystle Connor: Artist, Producer and Host
This week Justin is sharing a recent interview with artist, producer, and host, Krystle Connor. From growing up in Las Vegas to traveling the world, they get into Krystle’s journey in the arts and touch base on the projects she is currently working on. They talk about her career performing on cruise ships, acting on film and television, working behind the camera and so much more! Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Black Lives Matter
06/05/2020
Black Lives Matter
It's time to take action y'all! If you can't protest, donate to bailout funds and Black grassroots organizations! If you don't have the means to donate please use your privilege as a non-Black individual to educate yourself and your friends and family. #BlackLivesMatter Show Notes:
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Seeing Color Podcast with Zhiwan Cheung, featuring Alisha Wormsley
05/29/2020
Seeing Color Podcast with Zhiwan Cheung, featuring Alisha Wormsley
On today’s show, Justin is sharing an episode of one of his favorite art podcasts, Seeing Color, hosted by artist Zhiwan Cheung. In this episode, he interviews Pittsburg-based artist Alisha Wormsley about her text-based work “There Are Black People In The Future.” Listen in to this insightful conversation originally aired in late 2018 on SeeingColorPod.com. Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Luis Octavio: Human, Creative, Mil Usos
05/21/2020
Luis Octavio: Human, Creative, Mil Usos
Luis Octavio: Human, Creative, Mil Usos This week Justin calls Luis Octavio in beautiful Southern California to talk about the many projects he is currently working on. From humble beginnings to creating the largest Latinx vending event in the United States, Luis takes us through his business ventures and announces his future productions as he adapts to the changing state of the world. They also talk art, fashion, family, the importance of creating our own spaces and so much more! Show notes: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Jean Marie Munson: Comics Queen, Entrepreneur and Friend
05/14/2020
Jean Marie Munson: Comics Queen, Entrepreneur and Friend
Artist Jean Marie Munson joins Justin this week to talk about her journey, from a history nerd working at a bookstore to becoming an artist, boss, and educator. Jean and Justin also take the time to catch up, reminisce on their college experience, and discuss the complications of creating “during these uncertain times.” Jean is here to infiltrate and inspire! Show notes: Follow Jean on Instagram: , @, The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Julio Salgado: Artist, Extrovert, Norteña
05/07/2020
Julio Salgado: Artist, Extrovert, Norteña
This week Justin calls his fellow Norteña, Julio Salgado, all the way in Boyle Heights. The two catch up and talk about mole with rice, drag, get into Julio’s art, and the many organizations and projects he is working on! Photo by Show notes: Follow Julio on Instagram: The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Quarantine Confessionals with Mother Carra and Father Justin
04/30/2020
Quarantine Confessionals with Mother Carra and Father Justin
Dearly beloved, this week we bring you a special edition of The Art People Podcast, brought to you by Quarantine Confessionals and Fusebox Festival. A couple of episodes ago Justin interviewed Carra Martinez where they discussed a special project they were working on for the virtual festival. If you missed it this past weekend…do not fret. We are sharing a couple episodes of the project today to hopefully bring you a little joy in the middle of the week. Warning: Content for mature audiences only (18+) Show notes: Call (512) 333-0471 and leave your confession now! The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Eva Arreguin: Creative, Cultural Catalyst and Bad Bitch
04/22/2020
Eva Arreguin: Creative, Cultural Catalyst and Bad Bitch
Welcome back y’all! This week I chat with cultural producer, one of my closest friends and bad bitch Eva Arreguin. From growing up in Grand Prarie, Texas to creating safe spaces for the POC Dallas community, Eva and I get into her past and talk about the many projects she’s working on today. Whooooooo! Show notes: Eva on and The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Carra Martinez: Artist, Teacher, Mischief-Maker
04/16/2020
Carra Martinez: Artist, Teacher, Mischief-Maker
Can I get an “Amen” up in here? This week I call artist, teacher and all-around bad-ass, Carra Martinez to catch up and talk about art and theater. Listen in as we chat about rural Texas, academia, our favorite quarantine comfort foods and so much more! Oh! And make sure to stick around ‘till the end for a very special announcement. Stay home. Stay safe. Stay Blessed. Show notes: Quarantine Confessional Pandemic Hotline: (512) 333-0471 The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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Luis Martin: Artist, Mystic, New Age Capitalist
04/08/2020
Luis Martin: Artist, Mystic, New Age Capitalist
Throw a pickle at it! Earlier this week Justin had the pleasure of calling NYC based artist and podcaster Luis Martin. Host of the podcast Studio Confessions, Luis talks about the people that inspire him, why he started his own show, what he's doing to help fellow artists during these uncertain times and much more! Show notes: on Instagram on Instagram The Art People Podcast is edited and produced by (). Production assistance from Mindy Hale and music by Mike McDonald. Follow us on social media and visit for more episodes.
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