Podcast Episode 224: COLIN WILLIAMS
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, Colin Williams, whose fascination with the use of language began with a grandfather from down Downeast Maine, at a university way down south, and with work in international commerce. It all inspired a poetic and lyrical volume of work. After several years of sea duty in the Navy during the , his matriculation at (Southeastern Massachusetts University) was a welcome home flavored by the delight of the University's architecture. His tenure there included the co-chairmanship of the , which included finding art majors to design handbills, posters, tickets, and backstage passes. He...
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Podcast Episode 223: MARCUS COWARD
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Welcome, Marcus Coward, who says, "I've been performing my whole life." It started with dance recitals in elementary school. Marcus continued performing through middle and high school. He participated in many theater productions and founded his high school's first improv club. He has evolved into podcasting and started his own podcast show, where he interviews a variety of people on television with a show called on YouTube. He is also the co-host of the , which is a part of the . As he related, "Having been in the army for a brief period, I have become comfortable with being uncomfortable,...
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Podcast Episode 222: FAIRHAVEN PODCAST SERIES – EDDIE DILLON
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Welcome to 's Fairhaven Podcast Series. This Farihaven Performing Artists number six features Eddie Dillon. This is the second of a two-part podcast. Listen to . Eddie is a singer/songwriter and musician with over 500 songs in his catalog. His music has been recorded and released by , , , , and . Eddie Dillon's two original CDs, and , are available online, and a new CD, , was released this year. Active in the Irish music world, he is the only American to tour with the , he appeared with them on television and in concert in Ireland and the States. Dillon was a founding member of the...
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Podcast Episode 221: GEORGE MACEDO
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Welcome, George Macedo, a musician originally from the He immigrated to , at the age of eight. From an early age, he developed a deep passion for music, which led him to perform in bands throughout his youth—eventually playing in nightclubs up to six nights a week. George has been a long-standing member of the Portuguese-American band, (The Capitalists). During the , he launched a solo career, allowing him to continue exploring his creativity. Since then, George has written, composed, and produced three full-length studio albums. He is currently in the studio working on his fourth...
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Podcast Episode 220: Robin D. Nunes
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Welcome, Robin D. Nunes, a full-time artist. She is focused on a personal and playful approach to her art. Robin is currently represented by , , , , and in National Historical Park. Her newest collection of work is on exhibit at the in . Robin focuses on cityscapes, and her love for Nature has brought her to love en plein air painting. She says, "Whether I am painting seascapes or landscapes, using a palette knife adds a whimsical touch to my paintings." Robin spoke with The Artists Index co-founder, documentarian, and podcast host, . They discussed her art, her artistic beginning...
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Podcast Episode 219 - CHRIS DUVAL - CIRCA VINTAGE WEAR
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Welcome, Chris Duval, the owner and founder of . This vintage clothing store is a institution. It was opened in 1986 specializing in men's and women’s vintage clothing and accessories. mainly emphasizes the fashion and designs of the 20s-60s. Chris Duval's inspiration was mainly the fashion, and the reuse, recycling and reinterpretation of clothing while making it current. wide selection encourages self expression. As Chris recounts, "So much amazing clothing was ending up in landfills and I wanted to create a space where people would be inspired to make vintage a viable commodity."...
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Podcast Episode 218: FAIRHAVEN PODCAST SERIES - EDDIE DILLON
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Welcome to 's Fairhaven Podcast Series. This Farihaven Performing Artists (number six) features Eddie Dillon. This is a two-part podcast. Watch for part two to follow shortly. Eddie is a singer/songwriter and musician with over 500 songs in his catalog. His music has been recorded and released by , , , , and . Eddie Dillon's two original CDs, and , are available online, and a new CD, , was released this year. Active in the Irish music world, he is the only American to tour with the , he appeared with them on television and in concert in Ireland and the States. Dillon was a founding...
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Live From AHA! - SEPTEMBER 2025
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This is the September episode of our continuing series of podcasts from , co-hosted by our podcast partner and friend, Our guests included , The Artists Index's volunteer development director, and Kate Frazer Rego ( and ). Our guests joined podcast host on September 11, 2025, to share about the eleventh anniversary of ; both the direct and indirect aspects of the surprise attack, recollections, and how the event affected artists and art in particular. The Living Room at is "an old-school 80’s style arcade offering a full-service bar, craft-made drinks, and food..." and over 40...
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Podcast Episode 217: Brought to Light Series - LEE BLAKE
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Welcome to 's new series, Brought to the Light. Scott's guest on this first of ten podcasts is Lee Blake. She has over 30 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in urban education and historic preservation. Lee has taught African American and Women’s Studies at the high school and university level in New Bedford and in New York City. She served as the director of Education for the City of New York for 8 years. Lee Blake has been awarded five awards to provide professional development to teachers across the country on African American history. Her program, , is breaking new...
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Podcast Episode 216: TONI DELGADO-GREEN
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Welcome, Toni Delgado-Green, the Arts & Culture Editor for , one of our community partners. Toni has loved to sketch since a very young age. She especially liked pencils or charcoal. As she says, "Whether through visual art, music, writing, spoken word, or modeling, creative expression is my thing." Toni Delgado-Green started as an art student. Writing, however, eventually felt like the more practical path for her. She says she's been lucky to channel that passion as the Arts & Culture Editor for since its inception. Toni is proud of the work The Light does and the way it...
info_outlineIn Episode Two, Gallery X Documentation Project podcast host Sean FitzGerald speaks with Zachary White, the executive director of Gallery X. Zachary majored in photography and minored in printmaking while attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Sean and Zachary discuss the first phase of The Gallery X Documentation Project, with an agenda to scan Gallery X‘s entire collection of documents spanning 34 years. The documents include news clippings, posters, flyers, photographs, and more. Once scanned, these records will be archived and mined for information specific to the artists who have exhibited their work or performed at New Bedford’s oldest continually operating cooperative art gallery.
The gallery was founded in 1990 and is a contemporary, cooperative art gallery of visual, performing, and literary artist members and volunteers. Gallery X has served as an incubator for emerging artists and is a venue for established artists. It is a platform for local artists, performers, and creatives of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to showcase their talents as an integral part of the South Coast‘s community.
This eight-episode podcast series supports and documents the overall project and provides historical and background information about the gallery and the progress made to date. The Gallery X Documentation Project will reach out to listeners and anyone seeking information about historical or contemporary artists from the South Coast's creative community.
The Artists Index offers listeners up close and personal conversations with the artists, supporters, and cultural impresarios of South Coast's creative community. Listen to the artists talk about their work, backgrounds, passions, dreams, and accomplishments. Also featured are those who work in or manage the creative community’s economy, promotion, and cultural agenda.
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