Celebrating the World of Art, this Big Blend Radio podcast focuses on art, artists, and art history, and features Victoria Chick, a contemporary figurative artist, early 19th/20th century print collector, former art educator, and art therapist.
Latest episodes
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33 min
Artist Leighton Fossum & Southwest Regional Museum of Art
Victoria Chick, the artist spearheading the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico, joins Lisa D. Smith on Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcas…
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36 min
Cassatt Reconsidered: Mary G. Morton on the Artist Behind the Label
Today we're rethinking everything we thought we knew about Mary Cassatt. On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "World of Art" Podcast, host Victoria Chick and Lisa D. Smith welcome…
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37 min
An Artful October in Silver City: The Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick takes us inside the exciting development of the Southwest Regional Museum of Ar…
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41 min
Art Spotlight on Jack Levine: The American Political Artist
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick explores the remarkable life and legacy of Jack Levine (1915–2010), one of Amer…
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31 min
Art Spotlight on Fletcher Martin: The Self-Taught Artist Who Became an American Master
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick explores the life and legacy of Fletcher Martin (1904–1979)—a self-taught Ameri…
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45 min
Artist Frank Lucien Heath: Light, Landscape & the West Coast Mystique
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick explores the life and work of artist Frank Lucien Heath, a West Coast painter k…
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38 min
Getting to Know Artist Victoria Chick: Art, Curiosity & Community
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, we get to know artist and art historian Victoria Chick as she shares her creative journey, the power of curiosity, and…
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35 min
How Artist Lois Duffy Helped Shape the Art Scene in Silver City, New Mexico
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick explores the vibrant art scene of Silver City, New Mexico, spotlighting the lif…
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44 min
Evolution of Art Materials: Pencils - From Silver Wire to Graphite
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, contemporary figurative artist and art historian Victoria Chick wraps up her three-part “Evolution of Art Materials” se…
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47 min
Evolution of Art Materials: Paint — From Minerals to Modernity
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art Podcast," artist and art historian Victoria Chick continues the Evolution of Art Materials series with a colorful deep dive into…
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41 min
Evolution of Art Materials: Bristles & Brushes
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art Podcast," artist and art historian Victoria Chick launches a new series exploring the Evolution of Art Materials, beginning with…
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35 min
The Life & Legacy of Ornithological Artist Charles Heil
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "World of Art" Podcast, contemporary figurative artist and art historian Victoria Chick discusses the life and work of Charles E. Heil, an arti…
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1 h 07
Artist Victoria Chick: A Journey Through Art
In celebration of Arts and Humanities Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “World of Art” Show features artist and art advocate Victoria Chick, who shares her personal art jour…
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41 min
The Life and Legacy of Artist Eric Gibberd
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s World of Art podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick discusses the fascinating life and work of Eric Gibberd, an artist who found insp…
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24 min
Exploring the Legacy of Artist Arthur Kraft
Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s World of Art podcast, where artist and art historian Victoria Chick delves into the life and leg…
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38 min
Discover Downtown Silver City, New Mexico - Art, Culture & Charm
Discover the historical significance that shapes this unique destination, understand the impact of tourism on its dynamic culture, and delve into the diverse offerings that make Si…
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25 min
The Life and Legacy of Artist Fanny Adele Watson (1873-1947)
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s World of Art podcast, artist and art historian Victoria Chick shares the remarkable life and legacy of Fanny Adele Watson (1873–1947), a pionee…
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59 min
Art of Remembrance: The History of Veterans Memorials
🎙️ In honor of Armed Forces Day (May 17, 2025) and the upcoming Memorial Day (May 26, 2025), we're revisiting this meaningful Big Blend Radio conversation with artist and art histo…
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55 min
Art Museums in the 21st Century
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art to the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas (pictured), and even the Guggenheim Museum in B…
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55 min
The History of Art Museums in America
From the Wadsworth Athenaeum in Hartford, Connecticut and the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, thi…