Gallery owner Ed Dixon joins Rodney live at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in downtown Dayton to trace his journey from aspiring scientist and hip-hop label co-founder to community-focused curator and arts leader. Ed shares how music, fashion, and arts activism led him to open a gallery dedicated to elevating local, regional, national, and international artists while staying deeply rooted in Dayton, Ohio Listen to […]
What happens when world-class opera collides with West Coast hip hop? In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, host Rodney Veal sits down with Babatunde Akinboboye, the viral “HipHopera” baritone who’s redefining what opera can be.
Dayton-based artist, educator, and community connector Tamiko Stump joins Rodney Veal to talk about her winding journey from pre-med student to figurative artist, professor at Central State University, and interim director of the Dayton Society of Artists.
Rodney Veal talks with artist and curator Jennifer Wenker about the art of curation, the power of community, and the transformative role of art in society. Jennifer shares her journey from aspiring artist to museum curator, reflecting on the importance of curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration in the creative process.
Rodney is joined by Brandon Ragland, Artistic Director of the Dayton Ballet, to discuss his journey and vision – emphasizing the importance of representation and mentorship in the arts. This episode was recorded LIVE at the Dana L. Wiley Gallery (feat. Mike Elsass) inside the Dayton Arcade on January 15, 2025.
Rodney is joined by James Pate, a visual artist & co-owner of Black Palette Art Gallery in Dayton, to discuss his artistic journey from Birmingham to Cincinnati, where he honed his skills at the Arts Consortium, to how Bing Davis inspired his use of storytelling in his artwork.
