<![CDATA[Art Happens Here with Bruce Mackley]]>182016ff-ca8f-53cc-970e-66733aea2621Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:01:14 +0000Captivate.fmLCC Connecthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/0475e955-e140-46f2-a01c-ab7d1d3f29dd/Rmk2Bsbx6qlCOjjUmh73hX32.pngArt Happens Here with Bruce MackleyLCC ConnectLCC ConnectArt Happens Here is a podcast that explores the deep realms of imagination, the origins of inspiration, and the divergent methods of creative processes. Host, Bruce Mackley is the Director of Marketing at Lansing Community College and an accomplished artist who has played a pivotal role in creating and developing art installations on LCC's campus, throughout Lansing, and across the nation. On Art Happens Here, he connects with artists and patrons of the arts to share their stories of triumphs, setbacks, and their approach to expanding creativity.https://art-happens-here.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastFearless and Reinvented, A Conversation With Jack Bergeron, Pt. 2Fearless and Reinvented, A Conversation With Jack Bergeron, Pt. 2Bruce continues his conversation with the versatile Jack Bergeron, discussing Bergeron's time at Lansing Community College, the changing landscape of contemporary art, exploring his musical side, and his unique methods for bringing art to life.

]]>Bruce continues his conversation with the versatile Jack Bergeron, discussing Bergeron's time at Lansing Community College, the changing landscape of contemporary art, exploring his musical side, and his unique methods for bringing art to life.

]]>d8b9b9ee-1948-4e12-a0ab-00cd975433bbTue, 10 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -040027:47falsefull2424Fearless and Reinvented, A Conversation With Jack Bergeron, Pt. 1Fearless and Reinvented, A Conversation With Jack Bergeron, Pt. 1Bruce talks with the multifaceted Jack Bergeron. Bergeron did not discover his artistic side until college, but once he did discover it, he never looked back.

]]>Bruce talks with the multifaceted Jack Bergeron. Bergeron did not discover his artistic side until college, but once he did discover it, he never looked back.

]]>783eef25-0fa7-4ff4-99a4-5ccb16df34d3Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -040025:34falsefull2323A Conversation with Vern Mesler, Part 2A Conversation with Vern Mesler, Part 2Bruce continues his conversation with Vern Mesler on this episode of Art Happens Here; 46 years as an LCC Welding Instructor, 34 years as a structural steel fabricator, a project manager for the restoration of historic riveted bridges, and a metalwork sculptor.

]]>Bruce continues his conversation with Vern Mesler on this episode of Art Happens Here; 46 years as an LCC Welding Instructor, 34 years as a structural steel fabricator, a project manager for the restoration of historic riveted bridges, and a metalwork sculptor.

]]>49770768-c1de-4781-b279-c6fc02d4486fSat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -040025:16falsefull2222A Conversation with Vern Mesler, Part 1A Conversation with Vern Mesler, Part 1Bruce chats with the legendary Vern Mesler on this episode of Art Happens Here; 46 years as an LCC Welding Instructor, 34 years as a structural steel fabricator, a project manager for the restoration of historic riveted bridges, and a metalwork sculptor.

]]>Bruce chats with the legendary Vern Mesler on this episode of Art Happens Here; 46 years as an LCC Welding Instructor, 34 years as a structural steel fabricator, a project manager for the restoration of historic riveted bridges, and a metalwork sculptor.

]]>2f60a378-bd69-45db-8bdb-f2e03696a7e6Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -040024:55falsefull2121Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 3Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 3A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities; conclusion to the conversation with Dr. Brent Knight and Tim Martz.

]]>A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities; conclusion to the conversation with Dr. Brent Knight and Tim Martz.

]]>07749fa8-b2f6-41f4-88e1-7cf93302d005Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -040022:39falsefull2020Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 2Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 2A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities; a conversation with Dr. Brent Knight and Tim Martz.

]]>A great exchange with a visionary leader and an extraordinarily capable Director of Facilities; a conversation with Dr. Brent Knight and Tim Martz.

]]>2fbd841f-22f2-4fbc-b0ae-6cd93f996d86Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -040027:12falsefull1919Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 1Challenges, Expectations and Outcomes, Pt. 1A conversation with former LCC President Brent Knight and current President of Mayotte Group Architects Matt McGaughey imagining a college like no other.

]]>A conversation with former LCC President Brent Knight and current President of Mayotte Group Architects Matt McGaughey imagining a college like no other.

]]>82e1a2c8-e824-4a76-b2a1-693c92bea582Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -040027:12falsefull1818A Conversation with Dr. Brent Knight, Part IIA Conversation with Dr. Brent Knight, Part IIAn insightful discussion with Dr. Knight on his transformational role taking the helm at LCC.

]]>An insightful discussion with Dr. Knight on his transformational role taking the helm at LCC.

]]>1216b21f-bf6a-461a-8282-cd5fc4b08fe2Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -040028:08falsefull1717A conversation with Dr. Brent Knight, Part IA conversation with Dr. Brent Knight, Part ILCC President Emeritus Dr. Brent Knight reflects upon his personal history and artistic influences prior to LCC.

]]>LCC President Emeritus Dr. Brent Knight reflects upon his personal history and artistic influences prior to LCC.

]]>3efcb6ad-9aac-4621-b67e-d5b47f9a40d5Sat, 14 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -040025:59falsefull1616A Conversation with Dennis Preston, Part 2A Conversation with Dennis Preston, Part 2Artist, musician, influencer, mentor... is there anything Denny Preston isn’t great at?

Facebook: Dennis Preston

]]>Artist, musician, influencer, mentor... is there anything Denny Preston isn’t great at?

Facebook: Dennis Preston

]]>c04919ab-a466-4af5-ace2-e2a34a70a38fSat, 03 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -040030:25falsefull1515A Conversation with Dennis Preston, Part 1A Conversation with Dennis Preston, Part 1Local art legend Denny Preston on history, style, and what fuels his boundless imagination.

]]>Local art legend Denny Preston on history, style, and what fuels his boundless imagination.

]]>e170fc12-204c-48bd-98a0-952f2fca14a8Sat, 27 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -040026:49falsefull1414A Conversation with Brian Whitfield, Part IIA Conversation with Brian Whitfield, Part IIBrian Whitfield returns and discusses the social impact and legacy of his art, and provides a peek into what it’s like creating his complex, multi-story murals.

]]>Brian Whitfield returns and discusses the social impact and legacy of his art, and provides a peek into what it’s like creating his complex, multi-story murals.

]]>47cb33af-e95e-4dcb-8df4-45864c28e908Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -040031:06falsefull1313A Conversation with Brian Whitfield, Part IA Conversation with Brian Whitfield, Part IAcclaimed Lansing artist Brian Whitfield shares his background and philosophy, and delves into his creative process when creating the extraordinary oversize paintings that he’s known for.

]]>Acclaimed Lansing artist Brian Whitfield shares his background and philosophy, and delves into his creative process when creating the extraordinary oversize paintings that he’s known for.

]]>f760c40d-b2bb-484b-9be8-edc2759f6aafSat, 23 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -040030:16falsefull1212What’s up with the CAD Lab ceiling?What’s up with the CAD Lab ceiling?Switching gears from traditional creative expression, an ambitious art installation at LCC West is realized through months of Scene Shop student skill and determination.

]]>Switching gears from traditional creative expression, an ambitious art installation at LCC West is realized through months of Scene Shop student skill and determination.

]]>cb37dba4-8462-498a-98ec-61988ad15ee3Sat, 16 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -040006:46falsefull1111A Conversation with Joshua Risner, Part IIA Conversation with Joshua Risner, Part IIPortrait artist Josh Risner returns to discuss how deeply authenticism guides his work, and how it influenced his iconic portrait of Malcolm X for LCC.

]]>Portrait artist Josh Risner returns to discuss how deeply authenticism guides his work, and how it influenced his iconic portrait of Malcolm X for LCC.

]]>41542789-1357-40b4-93ab-368c4c244d24Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -040025:37falsefull1010A Conversation with Joshua Risner, Part IA Conversation with Joshua Risner, Part IThe profusely talented Josh Risner shares some of his history, philosophy, and what it means to be The Michigan State Capital Artist in Residence.

Website: LCC Campus Art Catalog

]]>The profusely talented Josh Risner shares some of his history, philosophy, and what it means to be The Michigan State Capital Artist in Residence.

Website: LCC Campus Art Catalog

]]>b973ab85-2850-49df-a6cb-ca5fa717f864Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -040030:55falsefull99Jim Cunningham – Celebrating a Global VillageJim Cunningham – Celebrating a Global VillagePart 2 of a conversation with sculptor Jim Cunningham, discussing his creative style and the impact of art in public spaces. We discuss the downtown campus sculpture Global Community, along with the peculiarities and expectations of working with stainless steel.

]]>Part 2 of a conversation with sculptor Jim Cunningham, discussing his creative style and the impact of art in public spaces. We discuss the downtown campus sculpture Global Community, along with the peculiarities and expectations of working with stainless steel.

]]>57d74af8-a793-432a-8ac2-1acfe7d38e27Sat, 30 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -040015:00falsefull88Jim Cunningham – Education and CommunityJim Cunningham – Education and CommunityA conversation with one of mid-Michigan’s pre-eminent metal sculptors on his background, philosophy, and the challenges he faced creating one of LCC’s most iconic installations, also known as the “Red Ribbon” sculpture.

]]>A conversation with one of mid-Michigan’s pre-eminent metal sculptors on his background, philosophy, and the challenges he faced creating one of LCC’s most iconic installations, also known as the “Red Ribbon” sculpture.

]]>a2a114d9-07ee-4ae8-ab6b-f7e1c0f81485Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -040033:02falsefull77Words KioskWords KioskAn episode on the beauty of typography on a modern-day relic, and the perils of wearing skinny pants.

]]>An episode on the beauty of typography on a modern-day relic, and the perils of wearing skinny pants.

]]>c5ad4afe-be8c-4c00-9d4e-3d0cfcfd73fdSat, 02 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -040011:44falsefull66Maltese CrossMaltese CrossWhere design, craftsmanship, and technical expertise intersect with institutional branding. This symbol will represent countless LCC Fire Academy grads in what is considered a “generational” career path, for a very long time.

LCC Fire Science Program

]]>Where design, craftsmanship, and technical expertise intersect with institutional branding. This symbol will represent countless LCC Fire Academy grads in what is considered a “generational” career path, for a very long time.

LCC Fire Science Program

]]>46d8bb8d-08be-4f89-be84-b8da0686f144Sat, 19 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -040004:19falsefull55A Conversation with Brian Bishop, Part IIA Conversation with Brian Bishop, Part IIAn interview with LCC Art & Design Program Chair, Professor Brian Bishop. We discuss his philosophy on creativity, work style, and some of the outdoor installations that he's created for the college.

LCC Art and Design Program

]]>An interview with LCC Art & Design Program Chair, Professor Brian Bishop. We discuss his philosophy on creativity, work style, and some of the outdoor installations that he's created for the college.

LCC Art and Design Program

]]>9dc6480f-baad-4a98-8108-66a2380a5404Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -040014:42falsefull44A Conversation with Brian Bishop, Part IA Conversation with Brian Bishop, Part IWe talk with Brian Bishop, Fine Artist, Art & Design Program Chair/Faculty at LCC.

LCC Art and Design Program

]]>We talk with Brian Bishop, Fine Artist, Art & Design Program Chair/Faculty at LCC.

LCC Art and Design Program

]]>1228f7bb-36d3-4214-ba4b-6824c1d05ecfSat, 26 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -040016:36falsefull33Cubism: The Large, Multicolored Cube SculptureCubism: The Large, Multicolored Cube SculptureWe describe the ideation and fabrication processes of this installation.

]]>We describe the ideation and fabrication processes of this installation.

]]>6df7b141-b7d9-4cfe-a235-6244dcf56a6bSat, 12 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -040005:35falsefull22Industry as ArtIndustry as ArtWe cover the design and installation of a donated/repurposed manufacturing robotic arm, re-imagining the role of this purposefully-built piece of heavy machinery.

LCC Center for Manufacturing Excellence

]]>We cover the design and installation of a donated/repurposed manufacturing robotic arm, re-imagining the role of this purposefully-built piece of heavy machinery.

LCC Center for Manufacturing Excellence

]]>488c3514-6a30-48c2-b77a-863480a3d79dSat, 29 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -040009:54falsefull11