September 10th, 2026 Talking Art

From Metal to Masterpiece: John VandeWalle and the Art of Sculpture

From Metal to Masterpiece: John VandeWalle and the Art of Sculpture Ben Gougeon 35:22

This week on Talking Art, Ben Gougeon talks with metal sculptor John VandeWalle about transforming metal into art, his creative process, and where people can find his work locally, including Skeleton Key Art and Antiques. They also look ahead to the 38th annual Riverssance Festival of Fine Art, happening September 19–20 at Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport, and the experience of connecting artists directly with the community.

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