Yaël Ksander

WFIU's Arts Desk Editor, Yaël seeks out and shepherds the stories of artists, musicians, writers, and other creative people. In addition, Yaël co-hosts A Moment of Science, writes essays for A Moment of Indiana History, produces Speak Your Mind (WFIU's guest editorial segment), hosts music and news hours throughout the week, and lends her voice to everything from accounting courses to nature documentaries. Yaël holds a MFA in painting from Indiana University, an MA in art history from Columbia University, and a BA from the University of Virginia, where she studied languages and literature.

Recent posts by Yaël

September 24, 2013

Lotus At 20: World Party In The Back Yard

Lotus at 20 is still bringing performers from around the world to our own back yard. And this year, plenty of those performers come from our own back yard.

September 19, 2013

Orphan Films, Painting In Berlin, Jimmy Pardo, Derby Playoffs

Contemporary painting from Berlin, a celebration of abandoned films, comedian Jimmy Pardo, the Roller Girls at Playoffs, and a memoir about finding your voice.

September 10, 2013

Only Connect: From The Microscopic To The Societal

Taking a cue from the coordinated programming scheduled as part of IU''s Themester 2013, we're examining the idea of connectedness.

September 3, 2013

TAI’s Governor’s Arts Award, Urban Legends, And The Late John Thom

An organization honored for collecting artisans' stories; a late local artisan with a storied past; and everyday stories that hover between fact and fiction.

August 30, 2013

Acing Auditions, Reviving An Indiana Impressionist, Man At Work

IU's Jacobs School of Music offers tips for high school auditioners; painter George Ames Aldrich is revived; Men At Work frontman Colin Hay plays Indianapolis.

August 20, 2013

Endless Summer: Rollergirls, Rolling Stones, Comics And Cocktails

A toast to summer's pastimes from roller derby to Rolling Stones, comic-booking to cocktail-mixing, and a sidebar to Bloomington's traditional Labor Day fest.

August 13, 2013

High- & Low-Tech Tinkering At Makevention; Bean Blossom Blues

A discussion with five community members participating in Makevention, Bloomington's first maker fair; and a visit to the 47th Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival.

August 6, 2013

Long Term Parking, Becoming Non-Profit, Selected Shorts

We speak with photographer Mark Kidd, whose show "Long Term Parking" is currently on view, and examine the value of non-profit status for an arts organization.

July 31, 2013

Comedian Erin Foley, Singer Michael Linert, Artistry & Rhythm

Conversations with comedian Erin Foley and film director Joe Swanberg, a profile of countertenor and cellist Michael Linert, and a preview of Artistry & Rhythm.

July 23, 2013

Painting Indiana: Heritage Of Place & The Handsome Family

The allure of painting on-site has captured another generation of Hoosier artists, whose work is currently represented in Painting Indiana 3: Heritage Of Place.