Kawartha Art Gallery debuts podcast spotlighting the voices behind local art

Kawartha Art Gallery has recently launched a new podcast, Unframed. 

Each episode of Unframed offers an intimate, personal glimpse into an artist’s world through a one-on-one conversation with a featured gallery member artist. Listeners will delve into the artist’s creative process, uncover their personal inspirations, and hear the stories behind their work. Whether you’re an art lover, a fellow creative, or simply curious about what fuels meaningful art, Unframed provides a rare and honest look at the lives and practices of working artists in the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas.

Tune in twice a month for fresh conversations and inspiring stories from the artists shaping our local creative scene. The first two podcast episodes are out now.

Kelly Whyte is a local artist whose work is deeply rooted in her connection to the natural world. Inspired by the surrounding landscapes of Kawartha Lakes, she draws creative energy from the places she explores—often hiking or paddling into remote areas that ignite her imagination. As her practice has evolved, she has embraced a wide range of mediums, each offering new ways to interpret the textures, colours, and atmosphere of the natural world she loves. In the first episode of Unframed  Whyte shares more about her artistic journey, the outdoor adventures that shape her work, and the creative process behind her compelling landscapes.

The second episode is a group conversation with local artists Samantha Jones, Sydney Martin, Christina Dedes, Rylie Van Halteren, and Ruth Kelly-Koebel as they pursue their artistic careers. In this roundtable-style discussion, they dive into honest dialogue and diverse perspectives, exploring the people behind the work and the creative paths beginning to unfold in the community.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qMFddtHSvG1dKMcYvRA9B

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kawartha-unframed/id1858763013