Art House Billings Presents The Makers

Episode 12 | Onyx

Onyx is a local drag queen in Billings who is not only bringing their joy and art to our community through great performances, but making substantial waves in her creation of and leadership in The Brick Haus.  Don't miss this opportunity to not only hear from an incredible artist, but possibly learn something new about an art form you possibly haven't experienced (at least Matt learned a lot)!
You can find Onyx at https://www.instagram.com/its_onyx_echo/?hl=en or The Brick Haus at https://www.instagram.com/the.brick.haus/?hl=en 

Episode 11 | Brian Oestreich

You know him (hopefully), you love him (if not yet, you will)...it's Brian Oestreich!  Brian is the Creative Director of Art House Billings and is responsible for all programming, booking, theater tech, marketing, design, film knowledge, and hot takes.  He's someone who has become integral to what makes Art House "Art House".  We are so excited to not just have him on the team, but to have the opportunity to hear more of his story and get to know the man behind the movies a little better.  He is truly making our community better with everything he brings in his personality, passion, and profession.

Episode 10 | Jake Iverson

Jake Iverson has been the Arts and Entertainment Reporter at the Billings Gazette the past few years, but has recently moved into the City Editor position.  Whether he's writing about arts and culture or speaking to local news in general, we are fortunate to have the work and art that Jake brings regularly to our community.  He's got a passion for music, film, baseball, history, and helping those around find the same joy and critique of the world around.  Follow Jake at https://www.instagram.com/jakei57/ and don't miss this truly enjoyable conversation and Maker.

Episode 9 | Jon Lodge

Jon Lodge grew up in Red Lodge, Montana, and studied jazz performance and composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston in the 1960s. After becoming the school’s photographer and art director, he gradually migrated into visual media. Lodge’s work fuses systems and methodologies of music and visual art with idiosyncratic materials and processes to operate in what he calls a planned system of randomness.
This episode explores so much, yet at the same time feels like we just scratched the surface.  If you're interested in Jon's work you can find it at www.jonlodge.com or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jon.lodge/ 

Episode 8 | Larry Bean

Larry Bean is a local artist/photographer who brings vibrancy and emotion to black and white photos that are sure to move you.  Not only is this skill present it his visual art, but his personality and process behind his work is one that is sure to move you as well.  There's so much to see and explore in this episode or by heading to his website at https://www.larrybeanphotography.com/ 

Episode 7 | Ruth Towe

Ruth has been a consistent force of progress and support for our community and our history for decades now. She's one of the smartest, kindest, and most passionate people we've interacted with on this topic, and it was great to sit down with her. It's an opportunity to hear her story, what she's passionate about, and where she hopes to see things move forward.

Episode 6 | Nick Steen

Nick Steen is the owner and chef at Walkers Grill.  If you haven't been to Walkers...you're missing out on some incredible food, but more than that, you're missing out on some incredible culture and experiences.  Nick continues to innovate and create through not only his culinary creations, but the way he treats his staff and patrons and Billings is better for it.  Listen in to hear about all the things this Maker is up to and book a table now at www.walkersgrill.com!

Episode 5 | Corby Skinner

We are so excited to sit down with one of Billings most influential and pioneering leaders and makers, Corby Skinner.  As you'll discover in this interview, Corby has been involved in a lot over the years and his choice to continue in creating and investing in so many organizations, artists, and people shows.  While there's a long list of accomplishments for Corby up to this point, there's even more to come as he's as busy as ever making our community into the great place that it is.  If you're interested in Corby, his work or want to reach out to him, you can follow him on instagram or email him at corby@skinnerbenoit.com

Episode 4 | Shane De Leon

Shane de Leon is an artist, musician, and owner of Kirks’ Grocery. His current work focuses on paper and fabric with glue, acrylic paint, glitter, trash, and watercolor, and is becoming more conceptual and sculptural.Born in Billings, MT. He has worked under many aliases including Starbage Hands, Starbage Can, Olive Analog, Tina Bortions, Shane de leon, Deleon King, Shane de Leon Sauers von Werssowetz, and many more.
All that to say, this man has done a lot and is one of Billings' most prominent Makers.  We are so excited to sit with him and hear all about what inspires and drives him along with what he's currently working on!

Episode 3 | Manette Rene Bradford

Matt had the opportunity to sit down with Manette Rene Bradford and boy was it good!  Manette is a local artist doing some incredible work and is currently the artist in residence at the Yellowstone Art Museum.
Not only is her work incredible, but what she puts into her pieces (the thought, story, philosophy) is what truly shines through in this conversation.  Don't miss out on all the great work happening with Manette.  Listen in and check out her work at:
https://manetterenebradford.com/home.html
https://www.artmuseum.org/project/manette-rene-bradford/
https://www.instagram.com/manette_rene_bradford/