Podcast Episode 213: ZARLA LUDIN
Southcoast Artists Index
Welcome, Zarla Ludin, a design strategist, product enthusiast, and sometime artist. Her career has focused on helping businesses—such as , , and —connect their creative teams with clear narratives and organizational goals. Zarla has also partnered with municipalities, including the , to shape service innovations and reflect on design practice. She is now channeling her love for storytelling and product development into her artistic side. After she began prioritizing her art practice, she was surprised by how few art supply stores exist in Massachusetts—outside of big-box chains, options...
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Jazz Series Episode 7: Chris Poudrier, Sr.
Southcoast Artists Index
In Episode Seven, Jazz Podcast Host, Dave Reis speaks with drummer Chris Poudrier, Sr., about his talent, passion, and dedication. Chris's career has not been limited to a specific genre. He graduated from the with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Cum Laude. He is a drum set professor at the , where he is the musical director for the Chris has also been on the guest faculty for . His work has been documented on many recordings. He performs with Chris Poudrier, Sr., is also a composer, an player, and an piper. The Artist Index's jazz documentarian and ...
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Podcast Episode 212: LARA HARRINGTON
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Welcome, Lara Lourenco Harrington, AKA Lara Harrington, a re-emerging artist and supporter of the arts in the South Coast. She is the daughter of immigrants from and , "two of the most beautiful islands in the ." Her journey to connect more deeply with her heritage took a significant turn in 2011 when she became involved with the in Lara's involvement opened doors that allowed her to immerse herself deeply in the culture, "particularly through participating in international regattas with and ." Through these experiences, she has built amazing friendships and discovered incredible...
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LIVE FROM AHA! - JULY 2025
Southcoast Artists Index
This is the July episode - our eleventh - in our continuing series of livestream podcasts from co-hosted by our podcast partner and friend We invited The Artists Index's new volunteer development director, and Kat Knutsen (, , and ). joined us later. The topics ranged as they usually do. Our guests joined podcast host to relate and swap stories about our wonderful South Coast creative Community and , the world-famous, historic New England seaport. 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 211: Jimi Blacksheep
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Welcome, Jimi Blacksheep, AKA James A. Bourne, musical artist. His mantra: sounding good and looking good. His alter ego, his stage persona, is Jimi Blacksheep, and his life has been a musical journey. Now in his 60s, this transplanted , resident is most at home busking on the streets, entertaining pedestrians with his vast catalog of covers and original songs. Jimi Blacksheep has been taking his dream to the streets for quite some time, and he continues to do it with style. He regularly commutes to Boston to entertain pedestrians with his catalog of covers and original songs on the city’s...
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Podcast Episode 210: Jeff 'Pixel' Palmer
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Welcome, Jeff 'Pixel' Palmer, a block and screen printing artist with deep New England roots, is currently based in . His artistic style is heavily supported by his years in the field of graphic design production. Jeff or Pixel has extensive credentials in video and film production. His subject matter includes historic icons, famous actors, musicians, animals, pop art, humor, and a dose of whimsy. Jeff's is where you'll find "Cool art for fun folks!" Jeff spoke with The Artists Index’s cofounder, documentarian, and podcast host, , recently about his passion, his...
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Gallery X Series Episode 7: Matthew Ryckebusch
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In Episode Seven, our podcast host Sean FitzGerald speaks with , musician and ESOL instructor at for over 20 years. Matt, AKA Gaston Jethro, is the vocalist and bass player in the popular South Coast musical group, ! He is an associate member and an important part of the evolution of Matthew joins Sean's other guests in contributing his memories to the Gallery X Documentation Project and discusses his part in the gallery's growth. Gallery X is integral to New Bedford and the creative community. PHOTO CREDIT: UMass Dartmouth...
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Gallery X Series Episode 6: Don Wilkinson
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In Episode Six, our podcast host Sean FitzGerald speaks with , painter/art writer. Don is an important part of and contributes his memories to the Gallery X Documentation Project! He's one of the earliest Gallery X members and an integral part of the gallery's formation and growth into a New Bedford and overall creative community institution. Don's art articles have appeared in , , , ,, and currently, as the arts columnist for , is a free, nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news outlet for the South Coast. PHOTO CREDIT: Don Wilkinson About Gallery X The gallery was...
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Gallery X Series Episode 5: John Neiman
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In Episode Five, our podcast host Sean FitzGerald speaks with John Neiman, AKA Screamin' Johnny Neiman. John is an important part of Gallery X and the Gallery X Documentation Project! He's one of the founding members of Gallery X. John has served in many capacities as an active member, an integral part of the everyday operations, and in all aspects and projects, from hanging work to helping set up musical productions. John is also a member of the musical . The gallery was founded in 1990 and is a contemporary, cooperative art gallery of visual, performing, and literary artist members and...
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Jazz Series Episode 6: Terry Gibbs
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In Episode Six, Dave Reis speaks with internationally renowned, award-winning jazz musician and centenarian, Terry Gibbs, via Zoom from Australia! Terry Gibbs, was born Julius Gubenkon in 1924. The renowned American jazz vibraphonist and band leader is 101 years old! According to his page, Gibbs has performed or recorded with many of the greatest names in Jazz, including , , , , , , , , , and to name just a few. "I am the oldest bebopper alive!” proclaims 93-year-old Terry Gibbs, according to an article in , "This forefather of the...
info_outlineWelcome Diane Conlon, AKA Diane Arlene Conlon, a Swain School of Design alum from Newport, Rhode Island. Graduating from Swain in 1980, she attended S.M.U. – Southeastern Massachusetts University, today the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in pursuit of a Master of Arts in Education. After a year there, she left the program.
In 1989 she was among 20 other Swain alumni founding members of Gallery X and was elected their Secretary. Then, in 1994, she moved to Brooklyn to work on her MFA at Brooklyn College and graduated in 1996. Diane stayed in New York City and worked as an Art Specialist for a Catholic elementary school in Queens until she retired in 2009. She then moved back to Rhode Island and taught drawing at the Newport Art Museum.
She has continued her pursuit of the Arts and Education. Diane has many books on American history and decided to create a collection of American art books. It is reflected in her work and what she feels is meaningful and beautiful. Diane Conlon is currently focused on painting landscapes of the Land Trusts because, as she exclaims, “they are so WILD!”
On this podcast, Diane Conlon speaks with The Artists Index’s cofounder, documentarian, and podcast host, Ron Fortier, about her continuing journey as an artist. This episode was recorded at our recording studio at Spectrum Marketing Group at Howland Place in New Bedford.
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