Artists Leona, Angelica & Diana discuss Fuego: A Political Art Show, which opens on Tuesday May 5, 2026 at the Alternative Gallery. The event is an art exhibition of political paintings from local artists, poetry readings and live music by a Mariachi.

The three also discuss the relationships their home countries have with the arts, how art can empower change and how YOU can be an artist TODAY!

00:00:00 - Episode Intro

00:00:50 - Leona Introduction

00:02:35 - Angelica Introduction

00:03:33 - Diana Introduction

00:08:30 - How the three artists started working together

00:13:38 - The current political climate in the US disproportionally affects immigrants of color

00:19:17 - The rise of fascism in the US mirror what has happened in other parts of the world

00:22:24 - How Fuego will compare fascist regimes to current state of US politics

00:26:54 - Art exhibits can empower people to get involved

00:31:29 - AI impacts critical thinking

00:32:24 - What to expect from FUEGO: A Political Art Show

00:35:26 - The significance of Cinco de Mayo

00:36:07 - The power of art to inspire change

00:42:44 - Are the arts viewed differently in countries outside of the US?

00:59:45 - Life after Fuego

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Art Bazaar returns after a 3-month hiatus!

This episode features painter Sam Fish, who talks about his time studying the arts in Pittsburgh, hosting his own events when galleries wouldn’t get back to him, and his upcoming exhibition at the Alternative Gallery on April 23, 2026!


00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:47 - Sam’s art style & his influences
00:08:24 - Getting inspired to create
00:16:56 - Trying to find your people in college
00:19:25 - Not compromising your art
00:21:27 - Is a piece of art ever truly complete?
00:23:49 - Has Sam ever collaborated on a piece with another artist?
00:25:57 - Working with gallery spaces in Pittsburgh
00:30:03 - What opportunities are there for artists in the LV?
00:34:28 - Sam’s experience as a Resident Artist at AG
00:39:53 - Sam’s upcoming art exhibit at the AG
00:47: 22 - Does Sam make prints of his work?
00:51:14 - Making art affordable to everyone
00:55:19 - What can people to do help support working artists?
01:09:13 - Closing

LINKS

Sam Fish IG: @whoissam.png
https://www.instagram.com/whoissam.png/

ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS

https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast
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https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

Marissa & Jay Echevarria stop by the Art Bazaar Podcast to chat about Connected by Craft, a monthly crafting event held at the Alternative Gallery. They also announce the upcoming show, Ice Breaker: A Political Art Show on February 18th 6-9 PM, also at the Alternative Gallery.

We talk about the Alternative Gallery a lot because it’s like our podcast and stuff. There’s also a LOT of shit-talking about the Orange Bastard of a President, if you’re into that kind of thing. And if you’re not then you a bitch and we don’t like you!

(Shoutout Jansport!)

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:22 - Recording before the snowstorm

00:02:39 - Review of Mikey’s Stained Glass Through Time workshop

00:03:14 - What is Connected by Craft and how did it come to fruition?

00:04:59 - Putting together collage packets & making use of materials

00:08:38 - What items is Connected by Craft looking for?

00:09:20 - Being around other artists helps you to be more creative

00:10:24 - How a lack of physical spaces is hurting artists

00:14:11 - Pretty much every event at the AG is FREE

00:15:41 - A variety of artists & creators attend Connected by Craft

00:16:27 - Episode 40 of the Art Bazaar Podcast!

00:16:46 - Artists collaborating on projects

00:18:50 - Connected by Craft’s One Year Anniversary

00:20:31 - Working with people who don’t call themselves artists

00:21:17 - Exhibit of artwork done in 3 hours

00:25:28 - Ice Breaker: A Political Art Show

00:31:22 - Currently Politics are Pop Culture

00:36:04 - What we hope comes from the Ice Breaker show

00:37:41 - Why aren’t more arts organizations speaking out about these issues?

00:40:22 - How to stay calm through insane times

00:41:21 - The AG’s Asheville Incident

00:49:07 - The coming snowstorm

00:51:18 - Submit art for the Ice Breaker Exhibit

00:52:14 - Final thoughts on the Ice Breaker Exhibit

00:57:56 - Why are zines important in this moment?

00:59:46 - How do you like your ICE?

01:00:24 - Outro

LINKS

Connected by Craft IG - @connectedbycraft

Submit for ICE BREAKER EXHIBIT - IG @marsticmoon

ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS

https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast

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https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast