Behind the Glass Gallery Podcast

On this episode hosted by co-curators Quajay Donnell and Rob Bell, September featured artist Mina Kessler discusses her exhibition centered on memory, identity, and community through intimate photography and visual projection. We also highlight the work of Tali Conic, who as an Afro-Latina and queer person, created images that celebrate joy, culture, fashion, beauty and self-expression of community.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!

On this episode hosted by co-curators Quajay Donnell and Rob Bell, August featured artists Vic Vazquez and Brittany Williams share insights into their creative journeys, highlighting how their individual backgrounds, life experiences, and community shape their art.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!It’s A LotCheck out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/

On this episode hosted by co-curator Rob Bell, July featured artists Julie Chen and Alyssa Marzolf DeWitt share insights into their creative journeys, highlighting how their individual backgrounds and life experiences shape their art. Alyssa's series addresses contemporary issues such as climate change through innovative photography, while Julie reflects on cultural observations stemming from her familial connections. The episode encapsulates the interplay between personal narratives and artistic expression, illustrating how art serves as both a vehicle for communication and a means for processing complex emotions.Links:alyssamdewitt.comlinktr.ee/artist.juliecheninstagram.com/behindglassrocbehindglassroc.substack.com

Host Quajay Donnell and producer Chris Lindstrom explore the "little things" with June's featured photographers, Noah and Liam, who reflect on their artistic processes and the influences that shape their unique perspectives.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!It’s A LotCheck out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/

Host and co-curators Quajay Donnell and Rob Bell talk with April 2026 featured artist Brian Tucker and Tytiana Jordan about their journey, their work, and the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!Dialed In: A Coffee Podcastet Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm

Our first episode of the 2026 season with March featured artists Erika Matías-De Jesús (she/they) and Olivia Robinson (he/she/they) hosted by co-curators Quajay Donnell and Robert Bell. Olivia Robinson is a Rochester based documentarian who has a passion for being behind the camera and capturing life in its rawest form. She is dedicated to creating a space for cultural preservation and storytelling from her point of view.IG: theorarchivetheorarchive.portfoliobox.netErika Matías-De Jesús aka edj is a Dominican born, NY raised multi-faceted lesbian artist currently focused on film photography. Their work is a boisterous ‘thank you’ to the immigrants and queers before her, in this moment and of the future. IG: earth2edjstungunedj.comMentioned in this episode:It’s A LotCheck out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Small announcement on some Big Plan for @behindglassroc in 2026Thank you to our curation team @quajay @byrobbellAnd a big thank you to all of you that have supported our mission of Community Over Competition 💪See you in 2026 and please check out our GoFundMe on our Behind the Glass Instagram page ! @richardbcolon Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comMind of MagnusCheck out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm

November Episode featuring @byrobbell and @richardbcolon NOV Artists @whopainteddat@reesamade@rebelandfoxMentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comPunches & PopcornPunches & Popcorn: The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/

This podcast episode presents an engaging dialogue with artists Distorted Reality and No Fun Zone, following a recent First Friday Reception . The primary focus of our discussion revolves around the unique experience of exhibiting artwork and the subsequent interactions with the audience, as well as the creative processes behind their respective pieces they brought downtown to our gallery. As we navigate through their narratives, we highlight the significance of community in the artistic journey and the transformative power of creativity in our lives.Mentioned in this episode:Punches & PopcornPunches & Popcorn: The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Photographers, gallery co-curators, and dads Richard Colon and Quajay Donnell join host Emily Hessney Lynch for a conversation about photography, Rochester, community, and fatherhood. In the first half of the show, we discuss how photographing different parts of Rochester helped them get to know the city, their goals of prioritizing community over competition and uplifting underrepresented artists with Behind the Glass Gallery, and how normal it's become to meet people from the internet IRL. During the second half of our conversation, we explore their different experiences of fatherhood during different decades of their lives, how other dads just *get it*, and how sometimes you just have to bounce in the bounce house, even in your 40s. For more, check out:Behind the Glass Gallery InstagramQuajay's InstagramRichard's InstagramBehind the Glass Gallery podcastEmily's InstagramThis is a production of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo was created by Tenderchomps Art.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that Lifts EveryoneUse promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.comMurphys Rank The WorldMeghan, Skye and Tim know you have a lot of choices in life. That's why they're undertaking the herculean task of ranking the world! Join the siblings Murphy as they rank everything from sandwiches to cryptids in their neverending quest to help you find the best. Find it where you get your podcasts!