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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The 10th Annual Art Harvest Tour in the Des Moines River Valley features 11 stops and 22 artists in a scenic 80-mile loop, which includes Perry, Woodward, Ames, Boone, Ogden and Jefferson. The tour welcomes the public into local artists' studios, giving them a closer look at their work.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe speaks with the tour founders, Pam Dennis and Ryk Weees, the owners and artists behind Flock 9 Studios in Ogden, Iowa. She also spoke with two featured artists, Art Ciccotti of Ciccotti Art Glass and Marilyn Andersen of Two Cedars Weaving.

A conversation with the artist behind Sioux City's Razzle Dazzle installation, Amanda Browder, and Sioux City Art Center Curator Christopher Atkins.

Guests:

  • Pam Dennis, artist, educator and founder of the Art Harvest Tour
  • Ryk Weiss, artist and founder of the Art Harvest Tour
  • Art Ciccotti, artist specializing Glassblower and owner of Ciccotti Art Glass
  • Marilyn Andersen, artist and owner Two Cedars Weaving
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.