Step inside one of Lexington’s most creative spaces, what does it take to transform a crumbling historic building into a vibrant arts hub?

This episode of ArtThrob features Marco Logsdon and Michael Satterley, artists and co-owners of Louis Gard Studios & Event Space. Host Kate Savage leads an engaging conversation about the arduous restoration of a former hemp factory and jazz club, how the duo reimagined the space inch by inch, and how it now offers essential studios and event venues for the Lexington creative community. The discussion will resonate with artists, history buffs, arts entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in adaptive reuse, community-building, or behind-the-scenes arts stories. Listeners will hear about unique challenges, surprising discoveries, inventive solutions, and the powerful synergy between resident artists and community initiatives.

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Livia Theodoli-Wing joins Kate to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Carleton Wing, a self-taught collage and assemblage artist known for his vibrant imagination and wit. They explored how Carleton's unique vision, his playful use of found objects, and his philosophy that "nothing is new" shaped a creative journey that continues to inspire. From founding Wingspan Gallery to influencing a community of artists, his work is now honored in a major retrospective at Lexington’s Loudon House. Don’t miss this powerful story of creativity, resilience, and artistic impact.

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Laverne Zabielski, Lexington poet, writer, and fiber artist, joins host Kate Savage to discuss her deeply personal new chapbook, "Disbelief," which traces a 20th-century life marked by both joy and tragedy, including the loss of her son and her daughter’s battles with addiction. She reflects on the transformative power of journal writing, the act of crafting experience into art, and the courage it takes to share untold family stories across generations. Laverne also shares how her evolution from hair designer to fiber artist intertwined with her literary pursuits, and explains how turning to color and technique in her studio became a method of coping and healing. She details her participation in the Carlton Wing retrospective, creating a “wisdom staff” from found objects and her signature silk scraps—a testament to collaboration, memory, and artistic resilience. Throughout, Laverne advocates for women to write and honor their stories, illuminating how art offers sanctuary and the possibility of renewal.

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