Episodes

  • The Muralist Chapter One E042
    Jan 20 2024

    Join us on this episode of AR:T ROUTE Radio as we delve into the captivating world of personal storytelling with Master Muralist, Artist Michelle Loughery. Loughery shares profound insights and captivating anecdotes from her very own journey in ‘The Muralist, Chapter One’.

    Unlock your imagination and embark on a journey where stories are more than just words - they are pathways to understanding ourselves and connecting with others. Loughery's narrative will ignite your curiosity, prompting you to ponder your own unique 'Magic Crayon'. What colours your life story? What shapes your experiences?

    Explore these questions and immerse yourself in this enriching conversation, where imagination flourishes, stories intertwine, and the enchantment of finding your own magic awaits!

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    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @womenofmichel @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2024 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    36 mins
  • Connection of Theatre Arts with Guests Camille Martens and Dave Brotsky E041
    Nov 20 2023

    Welcome to a special episode of AR:T ROUTE Radio where Master Artist Michelle Loughery delves into the conversation that brings humanity, and connection together in the hope of peace through the captivating world of theatre. Loughery is joined by esteemed guests: Olympian and Producer of TREE, Camille Martens, along with Master set designer Dave Brotsky.

    This Camille Martens original production, uses a dynamic fusion of drama, dance, music, circus arts, gymnastics, theatrical set designs and cirque-like storytelling to relay the captivating tale of Flora, the blossoming mother TREE. Tune in as we explore the magic of storytelling and artistic fusion in this enthralling conversation as Loughery creates in the production theatre set design, “You must experience a Camille Martens production ... you can see and you feel, but until you experience the production will you understand.”

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    TREE Performance dates November 24 & 25 2023 Tickets on sale https://www.ticketseller.ca/tickets/event/tree Olympian and Visionary Camille Martens founder The Cirque Theatre Company and Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club - www.rgstars.net Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rg.stars Take a listen to Camille Martens as she shares about her last show the Light Keeper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9Y6yCgBEVQ&t=60s

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    AR:T ROUTE Radio - subscribe and follow here ... Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network | Take it to the Wall Blog | AR:T Route Radio Facebook

    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @womenofmichel @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca AR:T ROUTE Blue music by Tanya Lipscomb.

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2023 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    21 mins
  • Magenta Diaries with Guest Artist Maya Ritchey E039
    Mar 8 2023

    On the first episode of the Magenta Diaries series, Artist Michelle Loughery spends time with emerging artist Maya Ritchey. The two talk content making, creative similarities, and the bonds of collaboration and authenticity in the arts as a passion.

    Follow theses links to learn more ... Shaw Spotlight by Maya Ritchey: Artist Michelle Loughery Maker of Murals Creative Community Inventor Michelle Loughery empowers her community. Artist Maya Ritchey Instagram

    Cinematographer, Writer, Director & Performance Artist

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    Buy Me a Coffee on AR:T ROUTE Radio! Donate here and support Wayfinder Projects and help us share more Wayfinder ART stories.

    AR:T ROUTE Radio - subscribe and follow here ... Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network | Take it to the Wall Blog | AR:T Route Radio Facebook

    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @womenofmichel @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2023 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    38 mins
  • Artist Michelle Loughery Magenta Diaries E038
    Mar 8 2023

    On International Women’s Day, it is key to create programs and platforms for women to speak, be heard and to connect. Magenta Diaries is a beautiful tapestry of magenta and many coloured threads that will help build a community of skills exchange and intergenerational stories to lead us together.

    Master Muralist, Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram Artist Michelle Loughery | AR:T ROUTE Radio AR:T ROUTE Radio Podcast Magenta Diaries Series Artist Michelle Loughery Blog Women of Michelle

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    Buy Me a Coffee on AR:T ROUTE Radio! Donate here and support Wayfinder Projects and help us share more Wayfinder ART stories.

    AR:T ROUTE Radio - subscribe and follow here ... Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network | Take it to the Wall Blog | AR:T Route Radio Facebook

    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @womenofmichel @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2023 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    13 mins
  • Wayfinder ART E037
    Jan 31 2023

    In this episode, Master Muralist and Internationally Renowned Art Educator, Artist Michelle Loughery talks about Wayfinder ART ... people think it was a mural project. It was. But it was also a trades training center, a school without walls, a social connection bridge to community support without doors that intimidate ... take a listen.

    Donate to this podcast and help us to find and tell more Wayfinder ART Stories about social change and innovative community social art. Buy Me a Coffee here on AR:T ROUTE Radio!

    Purchase the Wayfinder ART poster - click here! a portion of proceeds will help us tell more Wayfinder ART Stories ... your support matters!

    Subscribe and follow, and donate to the podcast!

    Buy Me a Coffee on AR:T ROUTE Radio! Donate here and support Wayfinder Projects and help us share more Wayfinder ART stories.

    AR:T ROUTE Radio ... be connected follow Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network | Take it to the Wall Blog | AR:T Route Radio Facebook

    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca

    AR:T ROUTE Blue music by Tanya Lipscomb.

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2023 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    37 mins
  • Sunflower Skirts with Guest Brigitte Red E036
    Nov 18 2022
    In this episode, Loughery and Gallery Vertigo Executive Director Brigitte Red, talk about the community work of social art, and the last two years of collaboration on a connected community art project. Take a listen as the two connect on the topics of the work of non profits in alternate stream art programs, and the passion of the work and dedication to community. Learn more at The Wayfinder Sunflower Project, follow the link to Message of the Sunflowers poem by Georgianna Moore, Follow the link and visit Gallery Vertigo . AR:T ROUTE Radio ... be connected follow Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network | Take it to the Wall Blog | AR:T Route Radio Facebook

    Subscribe and follow, and donate to the podcast!

    Click here to Donate and support Wayfinder Projects and art stories on AR:T Route Radio

    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca

    AR:T ROUTE Blue music by Tanya Lipscomb.

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2022 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    51 mins
  • Route 66 to 99 E035
    Oct 6 2022

    Route 66 to 99 friendships and alliances along the art road trip. Loughery talks to the visionaries who championed along side her for over 25 years. The dream of a connected road trip with art the destination and rural revival economies the driving force. Special Guests Lorrie Fleming, David Knudson and Rick Antonson.

    Lorrie Fleming - BC Achievement Award Recipient and Founder of Canadian Route 66 Association / learn more here David Knudson - National Historic Route 66 Federation / Learn more here Rick Antonson - Tourism Guru and Cathedral Thinker / Learn more here Learn more about Master Muralist Michelle Loughery and Loughery's Route 66 Mural City, Cuba MO mural project here Learn more about AR:T ROUTE Blue AR:T ROUTE Radio ... be connected follow Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network | Take it to the Wall Blog | AR:T Route Radio Facebook

    Subscribe and follow, and donate to the podcast!

    Click here to Donate and support Wayfinder Projects and art stories on AR:T Route Radio

    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca

    AR:T ROUTE Blue music by Tanya Lipscomb.

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2022 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Pieces of HER Art Story Dress Patricia WOM01 E034
    Sep 20 2022

    In this episode of AR:T ROUE Radio, Loughery talks about the inspiration of the story dresses, and the healing that can happen when women create together. Loughery’s mother and daughter speak of the generational experiences shared by the three women.

    Artist Michelle Loughery Blog Women of Michel Website | Instagram

    Sparwood Museum

    Fernie Museum - In This Together Women of Michel Art Exhibit in the Gallery (Sept 9 - Nov 27, 2022)

    The Wayfinder Sunflower Project - Sunflower Skirts HERstory Art Installation (Sept - Oct, 2022) at Gallery Vertigo

    AR:T ROUTE Radio ... be connected follow Artist Michelle Loughery Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio Instagram | AR:T ROUTE Radio The Creative Wayfinding Network | Take it to the Wall Blog | AR:T Route Radio Facebook

    Go see the The Sunflower Project's Year of the Sunflower and see how you can get involved - link

    Subscribe and follow, and donate to the podcast!

    Click here to Donate and support Wayfinder Projects and art stories on AR:T Route Radio

    AR:T ROUTE Radio is an emerging canvas of immersive AR:T experience spots, art installations, mapped destination digital murals towns, with highlights of the hidden stories of Loughery’s and other artist’s work and the inspiring people you meet when painting on the streets. Conversations about community art, social change, and so much more. A 30-year mural pioneer, Master Artist Michelle Loughery has created numerous award winning mural projects, raised millions for communities through her innovative Wayfinder art program. Loughery is bringing stories of the power of community art to the digital wall.

    See the radio and hear the street art! BIG ART, BIG WALLS, BIG STORIES!

    Join our communities on Instagram and Facebook! @artistmichelleloughery @artrouteradio @artrouteblue @thesunflowerproject.ca AR:T ROUTE Blue music by Tanya Lipscomb.

    "We acknowledge that we work and gather in the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx still live here.”

    © 2022 Michelle Loughery Productions. All Rights Reserved.

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    41 mins