Art House Billings Presents The Makers

Episode 22 | Kendra Langford Shaw

Kendra Langford Shaw is not only an accomplished author with her new (long awaited) novel being released this year, but she is also a Billings City Council Member helping our community be one of the best places to live, work and play.  Don't miss "The Pillagers' Guide to Arctic Pianos" out now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2330118/kendra-langford-shaw/ 
https://www.facebook.com/kendraforbillings 

Episode 21 | Parker Brown

Parker Brown is on The Makers!  Many have asked, wondered and speculated that this man would be on the podcast at some point and today is the day.  Parker is an established and celebrated local musician in Billings who continues to innovate, influence and share his work with our community and beyond.  As a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist he is always evolving but staying true to who he is and what resonates for him.  Don't miss his new album out May 31st!
Follow Parker at:
https://www.pbrownsound.com/
https://www.patreon.com/cw/parker_brown?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
https://www.instagram.com/pword/

Episode 20 | Seth Royal Kroft

Billings native Seth Royal Kroft is proud to own and operate Billings’ only photographic art gallery offering top quality wall art on a variety of mediums such as Chromaluxe aluminum, acrylic, gallery wrapped canvas and premium photo paper. When not in Billings, Seth spends most of his time photographing wildlife in Yellowstone and Teton National Parks, camping in the Beartooth Mountains with his family or capturing the marvelous beauty of Big Sky Country across Montana. Seth’s images have been featured in publishings around the world as well as billboards, hotels, wall murals, banners, semi-trailers, and large triptych wall features.
Make sure to follow along with all does at:
https://www.sethroyalkroft.com/
https://www.instagram.com/seth_royal_kroft/

Episode 19 | Jessica Kay Ogdin

Jessica is the Executive Director of the Yellowstone Art Museum.  She is not only a museum director and educator, but she's passionate about creating inclusive, mission-driven cultural spaces where art connects people, ideas, and communities. Through thoughtful leadership and collaborative planning, She works to ensure museums are both creatively inspiring and operationally resilient.  So much good stuff in this episode and Billings is better because of her work!  If you'd like to follow along:
https://www.artmuseum.org/
https://www.instagram.com/jessicakayruhle/ 

Episode 18 | Brad Sperry

Brad is an Owner, Principal and Commercial Design Leader at Cushing Terrell.  He's been in Billings for years and making so much happen as we grow and develop as a community.  As an architect, Brad is responsible for working on many different projects and pieces over the years that have made our city (and region) what it is.  Listen in and follow along with all the things happening in Brad's world at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-sperry/ 
https://www.instagram.com/cushingterrell/

Episode 17 | Chris Smith

Chris Smith is someone who's been in Billings creating great things for decades, but there's a chance you haven't heard of him and we can't wait to change that.  Chris has had a career of music in churches, but in the midst of regularly singing, playing, and leading bands on the weekends, he's also been writing and creating some great music.  There's a lot to discover (stylistically and content-wise).  Head to his website to discover and experience more!
www.chrissmithcreates.com 

Episode 16 | Bess Fredlund

Bess Fredlund is a Maker!  If you've been in the arts/dance world at all in Billings, MT, we are sure you've heard of or at least experienced the impact of what Bess has brought to our community.  Whether it's The Yoga Center, Rocky Mountain College, Alberta Bair Theater, The Fringe Festival, or one of the many other things she's created or been a part of, chances are you've have heard of or interacted with her work.  It doesn't appear she's slowing down anytime soon and you can follow more of her work at:
https://www.bessfredlund.com
https://www.instagram.com/bessfredlund/?hl=en

Episode 15 | Morgan Dake (ARC: A Montana Dance Collective)

Morgan is a lawyer in Billings who not only creates beauty through her professional career, but someone who has chosen to spend her time and energy in the world of modern dance as well.  If you don't know...Billings has an incredible modern dance scene and Morgan (with Arc) are foundational for that scene.  Don't miss our discussion of all things dance, community, planning, and more!  Don't miss connecting with this incredible Maker!
https://www.instagram.com/arcamontanadancecollective
https://www.arcamontanadancecollective.com/
Morgan Dake - Attorney at Crowley Fleck Attorneys PLLPLinkedIn · Morgan Dake260+ followers

Episode 14 | Ashley Woodward

Chef Ashley is in the (Art) House!  Ashley is one who's been so supportive and engaged in Art House Billings for years and we are so excited to sit with her, learn more about her, hear what she's got going on, and invite more and more people to engage with her work.  She's got a lot going on, but if you're interested you can always find out what she's up to by following along (links below):
kitchenpartyy
https://www.instagram.com/kirksgrocery/
https://www.rosehollowcatering.com/

Episode 13 | Alex Nauman

He's a guitarist, a teacher, a record label executive, a husband, a father, and just an all around great guy...Alex Nauman!  Whether you've been super engaged in the Billings music scene in the last decade (plus) or you have causally found yourself in spaces with live music, chances are you have run into and heard Alex.  He continues to push our community forward musically and we couldn't be more excited to sit and chat with this Maker!  Connect with and follow Alex at:
https://www.youtube.com/alexnaumanmusic
https://www.instagram.com/alexnaumanmusic
https://alexnaumanmusic.com/home
https://alliedrecords.org/home