Nicole Royse

The Accidental Tourist

Episode 25 : On this episode, Nicole Royse joins me again to discuss The Accidental Tourist exhibition at the Bokeh Gallery at the MonOrchid, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Accidental Tourist Exhibit at The MonOrchid, Bokeh Gallery

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“Due of the amount of photos being taken by cellphones and the quality is just getting better and better, not to mention there are so many artists and non-artists in Arizona that can not afford a DSLR.”

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OShana was honored to jury this exhibition, receiving numerous submissions, resulting in the selection of an eclectic group of 12 local artists. The chosen rooster of artists includes: Amanda Abbott, Chadwick Fowler, Brandon Greer, Andrew Hutchinson, Miguel de Jezus, Johnny Kerr, Heather Kirk, Jon Linton, Michael Mutature, Alex Plasko, George Voellmer and Onna Jeanna Voellmer.

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All images used with permission

 

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The Real Nitty Gritty

Episode 16 : Today I chat with Nicole Royse, curator at the monOrchid Shade Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona. We talk all about The Real Nitty Gritty exhibition, which ended on March 27, 2016.

The Real Nitty Gritty exhibit originated in 1997. Artist, Pablo Luna was at the helm. He put together a group of talented graffiti artists from around the country. It was such a hit, they have been doing it ever since.

The Real Nitty Gritty exhibit featured  El Mac, Mando Rascon, Pablo Luna, Lalo Cota, and Thomas Breeze Marcus and others.

The monOrchid is an art gallery & event venue in Phoenix, Arizona.

All images used with permission.

Clockwise: Lalo Cota;Breeze, mando Rascon, move, Lalo Cota, Angel Diaz, Keith Knight; move, el Mac, mando Rascon, Pablo Luna; Keith knight

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