Hammond Regional Arts Center

After a tragic accident, sheer grit and determination--and a constant can-do attitude--gave Jerry Hymel the ability to make a life-altering decision that would turn things around in a positive way he couldn't have foreseen. Jerry was invited to take a…

We're celebrating Youth Art Month with a #NewPodcastEpisode! Listen in as we discuss the impact of Art Education with educators Jordan Kenning and Shayla Kelly! We'll get into art education in schools and opportunities at the Hammond Regional…

Two artists join us in the studio to talk about their work and their exhibition in the Hammond Regional Arts Center Mezzanine Gallery (Jan 17 - Feb 27, 2025). Not just any two artists--they're photographer Jackson Hill and his daughter…

Stepping away from our usual format, the Hammond Regional Arts Center podcast welcomes Louisiana Poet Laureate 2023 - 2025 Alison Pelegrin to the stage for a live reading of her work on October 12, 2024 in celebration of Tangipahoa Parish's…

Artist, Air Force veteran and Tangi native Kevin Brown joins host Melissa Griffin to talk about his efforts to uplift a community in McComb, Mississippi through art and advocacy. His work not only aims to bring light to positive action…

Artist Ryan Gianelloni joins host Melissa Griffin to discuss his sculpture work and his journey to becoming a professional artist who won't limit himself to one medium or one subject matter. As he discusses his sculptures, paintings, photography and even…

Artist Cindy Blair of Alexandria, LA joins our host Melissa Griffin for a fun discussion about her work combining light and sculpture to create unique pieces inspired by organic forms and movement. Blair shares a story of her own dealings…

Host Melissa Griffin sits down to chat with photographer/videographer Dusty Cooper. The discussion spans his work in the arts as a photographer, a writer and a dancer. The two take a deep dive into Cooper's current, multi-image photography work and…

Host Melissa Griffin sits down to chat with the co-owner of Stinky Mud Photography Riyen Helg about his unusual journey from working in an oil refinery--which often felt like a "prison sentence" to him--to his career in photography.  Helg shares…

Singer songwriter J. Rees joins host Melissa Griffin on the podcast to talk about the songwriting process.  A storyteller at heart, Rees' music connections people through shared experiences.  On the podcast, Rees tells stories about how music comes to life--Rees'…