ART’S ROLL CALL: Arts Roll Call Episode 34: Ruelaine Stokes–Pathways to Poetry

Welcome to Episode 34 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with Ruelaine Stokes, Lansing poet laureate. They discuss Ruelaine’s path to poetry, writing, and becoming the poet laureate, as well as the projects she has been working on and her affinity for Greater Lansing.

About Arts Roll Call
Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role of the arts and why they are important to the region and the community. Whether you are from the Greater Lansing area or not, if you are a lover of arts and culture, you will enjoy getting a peek into the creative minds of these leaders and makers in the arts. For more information on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, visit lansingarts.org. This production is sponsored by UnoDeuce Multimedia and Miner-Swartz Editing & Consulting.

Please Note: The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, producers or the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.

ART’S ROLL CALL: Jen Estill — Creating Place and Community Through the Arts

Welcome to Episode 33 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with Jen Estill, founder of Redhead Consultancy and Nelson Gallery. They talk about the growth of Redhead and the addition of the gallery, the 2025 Arts Impact Project, creative placemaking, and more!

About Arts Roll Call
Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role of the arts and why they are important to the region and the community. Whether you are from the Greater Lansing area or not, if you are a lover of arts and culture, you will enjoy getting a peek into the creative minds of these leaders and makers in the arts. For more information on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, visit lansingarts.org. This production is sponsored by UnoDeuce Multimedia and Miner-Swartz Editing & Consulting.

Please Note: The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, producers or the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.

ART’S ROLL-CALL: Tom Arthur, Stage One–A Community With Many Hats

Welcome to Episode 32 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with director of Stage One Performing Arts Center and pastor, Tom Arthur. Tom shares the history of the church, the evolution of all of it’s offerings, from text kitchen to performance venue and everything in between. About Arts Roll Call Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role of the arts and why they are important to the region and the community. Whether you are from the Greater Lansing area or not, if you are a lover of arts and culture, you will enjoy getting a peek into the creative minds of these leaders and makers in the arts. For more information on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, visit lansingarts.org. This production is sponsored by UnoDeuce Multimedia and Miner-Swartz Editing & Consulting. Please Note: The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, producers or the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.Welcome to Episode 32 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with director of Stage One Performing Arts Center and pastor, Tom Arthur. Tom shares the history of the church, the evolution of all of it’s offerings, from text kitchen to performance venue and everything in between.

About Arts Roll Call
Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role of the arts and why they are important to the region and the community. Whether you are from the Greater Lansing area or not, if you are a lover of arts and culture, you will enjoy getting a peek into the creative minds of these leaders and makers in the arts. For more information on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, visit lansingarts.org. This production is sponsored by UnoDeuce Multimedia and Miner-Swartz Editing & Consulting.

Please Note: The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, producers or the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.

ARTS ROLL-CALL: Tabor Vits–Community and Connection Through Dance

Welcome to Episode 31 of Arts Roll Call–a podcast for the arts curious. In this episode, host Robin Miner-Swartz talks with hip hop dance and teaching artist Tabor Vits. They discuss his journey from dancing to teacher to community organizer and beyond.

About Arts Roll Call
Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role of the arts and why they are essential to the region and the community. Whether you are from the Greater Lansing area or not, if you are a lover of arts and culture, you will enjoy getting a peek into the creative minds of these leaders and makers in the arts. For more information on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, visit lansingarts.org. This production is sponsored by UnoDeuce Multimedia and Miner-Swartz Editing & Consulting.

ARTS ROLL-CALL: Cait Schneider–Reflections on Art and Nature

Welcome to episode 30 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews artist Cait Schneider. They talk about Cait’s journey as an artist, her love of the earth and its beauty, and how the two connect within her work. She also shares about a new piece that just went up in REO Town.

About Arts Roll Call
Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role of the arts and why they are important to the region and the community. Whether you are from the Greater Lansing area or not, if you are a lover of arts and culture, you will enjoy getting a peek into the creative minds of these leaders and makers in the arts. For more information on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, visit lansingarts.org. This production is sponsored by UnoDeuce Multimedia and Miner-Swartz Editing & Consulting. Please Note: The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, producers or the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.

ARTS ROLL-CALL: Barb Whitney–finding hope and joy through the grit

Welcome to episode 29 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews artist and arts educator, Barb Whitney. They talk about her artist life, her work in arts administration and arts education and look at the changes and growth of the arts scene in Greater Lansing.

About Arts Roll Call
Arts Roll Call pulls back the curtain to explore the lived experience of artists and arts organizations in the Greater Lansing region. Presented by Arts Council Greater Lansing and hosted by local celebrity Robin Miner-Swartz, this podcast was created to give the Council’s members an opportunity to share their thoughts and talk about the role of the arts and why they are important to the region and the community. Whether you are from the Greater Lansing area or not, if you are a lover of arts and culture, you will enjoy getting a peek into the creative minds of these leaders and makers in the arts. For more information on the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, visit lansingarts.org. This production is sponsored by UnoDeuce Multimedia and Miner-Swartz Editing & Consulting. Please Note: The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host, producers or the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.

ARTS ROLL-CALL: Theresa Rosado-Celebrating Culture and Traditions

Welcome to episode 28 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews artist Theresa Rosado, founder and executive director of Casa de Rosado. They talk about Theresa’s journey as an artist and founder of Casa de Rosado and the importance of sharing culture and history through the arts.

ARTS ROLL-CALL: Courtney Millbrook–Bringing the Symphony to the Community

Welcome to episode 27 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the curious arts. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews Lansing Symphony Orchestra executive director Courtney Millbrook. They discuss Courtney’s 15 years with the LSO, the changes and challenges, exciting collaborations, connecting area youth to music, and much more.

ARTS ROLL-CALL: Steph and Daniel Hogan–Dynamic Duo

Welcome to episode 26 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews artists Steph and Daniel J. Hogan.

ARTS ROLL CALL: Dustin Hunt: Shaping Lansing One Mural at a Time

Welcome to episode 25 of Arts Roll Call, a podcast for the arts curious. Join host Robin Miner Swartz as she interviews muralist and City of Lansing Arts Impact awardee Dustin Hunt. Dustin shares about his journey from graffiti artist and hip hop DJ to art teacher and founder of Muralmatics. He shares about his work around Greater Lansing and his current Arts Impact Project, “Lansing Shaped.”