State of The Arts
State of the Arts; Southern Illinois is a podcast by the Marion Cultural and Civic Center featuring Artists, Artisans, Musicians,ArtsOrganizations and Arts event in Southern Illinois as well asTouring acts coming to the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.
Listen on:
Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Listen to learn what this podcast is about and how it can help you to be better informed about the Arts in Southern Illinois.
STATE OF THE ARTSS
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Marion Cultural and Civic Center will be bringing you weekly interviews with Artists coming to MCCC as well as local artists, musicians, arts organizations, and arts event organizers
Meet the Host
Josh Benson
Executive Director of Marion Cultural and Civic Center in Marion, Illinois
Josh is known for many things from creative Lighting Design and Technical Theater to Arts Curator, Manager, and Administrator. Highly forward-thinking, he experiments with new ideas and adapts to unique situations quickly. His technological know-how served artists and his community with the country’s first virtual performance series in 2020. He is deeply passionate about his family, painting enormous murals all over the city of Marion, and creating interesting and engaging arts experiences for his community.