The Altura Podcast

Episode 12: Por la Sombrita/Quietly into the Shade - Andrea B. Aragon and Javier H. Ruiz

On this episode of the Altura podcast, Adrian Huerta and Nalani Melo-Hernandez sit with co-curators, Andrea B. Aragon and Javier H. Ruiz, of Por la Sombrita / Quietly into the Shade. This is an exhibit that invites participants to experience the intimate worlds of ten artists through diverse mediums at Lincoln Heights' Altura LA gallery. Andrea and Javier share the experiences that led to showing at Altura LA, verbally guide us through the space, and connect their intentions with the artists of the exhibition. Artists Evelyn Quijas Godinez @magiccconch Pamela Ramos @pam3333la Ruben Preciado@rubennpreciado Brenda Morales @boogerbrenda Natalie Cruz @natcruzship Eduardo Soto @ardo.soto Monica Juarez @monimonimonimonimoni Masie Love @masielove.art Axel Void @axelvoid Maverick Mura @maverickmura Find us on @spotifypodcasts , @apple Podcast, @google Podcasts, @youtube and more. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and share. PODCAST #PODCASTLIFE #LINCOLNHEIGHTS #NELA #ALTURA #LOSANGELESCREATIVES #CREATIVECOLLECTIVE #ALTURALOSANGELES #PODCASTFORTHEARTS #PODCASTSPOTIFY #PODCASTCOMMUNITY #PODCASTJUNKIE #PODCASTFORCREATIVES #COMMUNITYPODCAST #PODCASTFORARTIST #PODCASTERSOFINSTAGRAM #PODCASTS #PODCASTING #PODCASTERS

Episode 11: New Altura LA Member: Nalani Hernandez-Melo

Altura LA is growing! On this episode of The Altura Podcast, we sit down with the newest member to the group, Nalani Hernandez-Melo. This multihyphenated visual storyteller, artist and mom is carrying the momentum over from a very successful all-woman curated photography show into her new role as Altura LA Gallery Director and Marketing Manager. In this interview, Nalani introduces herself to the Altura LA community, the dynamic of Altura LA that made it an easy choice for her to join, and she’s calling our shot! Listen to her hopes for our future as a gallery and group. All while the Altura LA boys watch a very important Laker game. ••• Find us on @spotifypodcasts , @apple Podcast, @google Podcasts, @youtube and more. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and share. PODCAST #PODCASTLIFE #LINCOLNHEIGHTS #NELA #ALTURA #LOSANGELESCREATIVES #CREATIVECOLLECTIVE #ALTURALOSANGELES #PODCASTFORTHEARTS #PODCASTSPOTIFY #PODCASTCOMMUNITY #PODCASTJUNKIE #PODCASTFORCREATIVES #COMMUNITYPODCAST #PODCASTFORARTIST #PODCASTERSOFINSTAGRAM #PODCASTS #PODCASTING #PODCASTERS

Episode 10: Seen

In honor of Women's History Month Altura LA hosted an all women photography exhibition called “SEEN" - curated by Nalani Hernandez-Melo. The show celebrates 10 women creatives leaving their mark in the photography industry and is an invitation to experience their energy, works and worlds through their lens. On this episode of the Altura podcast, curator and artist, Nalani Hernandez-Melo sits down with 3 other artists from Seen: Rebecca Grant, Michelle Terris, and Naomi Monroe. This all-women conversation dives into personal tribulations as a female photographer in a male dominated profession, the victories that come with a strong community, insight into the works in Seen and much more. ••• Find us on @spotifypodcasts , @apple Podcast, @google Podcasts, @youtube and more. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and share. PODCAST #PODCASTLIFE #LINCOLNHEIGHTS #NELA #ALTURA #LOSANGELESCREATIVES #CREATIVECOLLECTIVE #ALTURALOSANGELES #PODCASTFORTHEARTS #PODCASTSPOTIFY #PODCASTCOMMUNITY #PODCASTJUNKIE #PODCASTFORCREATIVES #COMMUNITYPODCAST #PODCASTFORARTIST #PODCASTERSOFINSTAGRAM #PODCASTS #PODCASTING #PODCASTERS

Episode 9: ¡Sumo Presente!

Anay Diaz, Hector Diaz, Deborah Diaz, Maryann Aguirre ••• The amplification of voices with no outlet is necessary for exposing problems and highlighting achievements. As a branch of that effort, The Altura Podcast will be that opportunity for a deeper enlightenment and understanding through discussion and interviews with artists, friends, creatives, and partners. Hosted by a changing combination of its founders, Diego Guerrero, Adrian Huerta, Eduardo Gomez, and John Acevedo. Please like, subscribe, comment and share! https://altura.la/ [https://altura.la/] Instagram: @altura.la Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Altura.la/ [https://www.facebook.com/Altura.la/] TikTok: @altura.la Find us on @spotifypodcasts , @apple Podcast, @google Podcasts, @youtube and more. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and share.

Episode 8: Altura 365 Days Later

On this episode of the Altura podcast we sit down with…ourselves. It’s been over 365 days since we threw our first show. Palindromo 12.11.21. With all of the beautiful art, the vendors, DJs, drinks, food and friends, that night set the tone for the next 364 days. We sit-down to reflect on our first year as an art gallery, give out grades, dish out tons of thank yous and reveal our hopes for Altura in 2023. ••• Find us on @spotifypodcasts , @apple Podcast, @google Podcasts, @youtube and more. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and share. PODCAST #PODCASTLIFE #LINCOLNHEIGHTS #NELA #ALTURA #LOSANGELESCREATIVES #CREATIVECOLLECTIVE #ALTURALOSANGELES #PODCASTFORTHEARTS #PODCASTSPOTIFY #PODCASTCOMMUNITY #PODCASTJUNKIE #PODCASTFORCREATIVES #COMMUNITYPODCAST #PODCASTFORARTIST #PODCASTERSOFINSTAGRAM #PODCASTS #PODCASTING #PODCASTERS