What do you think of when you imagine a hand-made blanket? Probably something soft and warm for a chilly winter night. Artscape producer James Baumgartner talked with Lizzy Dargie, a Providence artist who has created a blanket that is none of those things. Instead, it’s a metaphor for life in the pandemic.
James Baumgartner
James produces and engineers Political Roundtable, The Weekly Catch and other special programming on The Public’s Radio. He also produces Artscape, the weekly arts & culture segment heard every Thursday. His favorite part of the job is talking with artists, musicians and other creators about their process and what inspires them.
James learned the basics of audio editing while studying music at Missouri State University. He went on to get a Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Art at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he created electronic music, video art and internet-based media art. While at RPI, James went on the air for the first time, hosting an electronic music show on Rensselaer's station, WRPI, but his love of radio came from staying up late so he could hear punk rock on KKFI, the community radio station in Kansas City, Missouri.
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‘Lifted’ – an Icarus tale of dysfunction and trauma
Lifted is the latest production from the Wilbury Theatre group, now playing outdoors at the Waterfire Arts Center.
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Facts, truth, and ‘A Lie Agreed Upon’ at the Gamm
“A Lie Agreed Upon” is on now at The Gamm Theatre in Warwick. Morning host Chuck Hinman and Artscape producer James Baumgartner review the play.
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Intimate portraits and a witness to history
The WaterFire Arts Center in Providence is currently showing “Eye to Eye” an arresting exhibition of portraiture by Mary Beth Meehan. Artscape producer James Baumgartner visited the Center in the Valley district in Providence.
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Artscape’s demo page
This is the Artscape demo page, created this morning.
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Rev. Sekou brings Delta blues, soul and gospel to Woonsocket’s River Island Park
Reverend Osagyefu Sekou is playing in Woonsocket Friday night with his band The Freedom Fighters. Artscape producer James Baumgartner has this preview.
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Providence Fringe Festival brings performing arts to Valley neighborhood
The eighth Providence Fringe Festival is underway right now. Josh Short is the artistic director of the Wilbury Theatre Group, the lead producers of the festival.
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Festival Ballet emerges on stage for the first time since March 2020
Festival Ballet Providence kicks off a two-week run of performances of a program called “Emergence.”
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Art kits for Providence students help keep the creativity going
High school art classes have had their own set of challenges during the pandemic. One Providence after-school program has come up with a creative solution to keep kids engaged in self-expression.
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‘I’m considering it life or death’: Cranston voters on what’s at stake in this election
With Election Day just over a week away, Cranston voters say the stakes in this election feel higher than ever. While there are significant local races for mayor and state representatives, many voters say they see their ballot as a way to shape the future of the country.
