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Athens News Matters: August Artist in Residence Abner Cope

Artwork: Abner Cope

This month, WUGA’s Artist in residence series features the work of Abner Cope, who taught drawing and painting for thirty years at Central State University in Ohio, before relocating to Commerce, where he has become an influential figure in the Athens art community, both as a painter and as a mentor. WUGA’s Michael Cardin gives us this audio portrait of Abner Cope.

For tickets and more information about this month's event, call Cathy Bradberry at 706-542-9842 or email wuga@uga.edu.  The event is at the home of the artist 3-5pm on Saturday, August 17.

Michael Cardin first joined WUGA in 1991 as a part time announcer/producer. In 1997 he accepted a position at Peach State Public Radio (now GPB), hosting statewide broadcasts in the evenings, and assisting in the production of various network programs. After leaving radio for a short period, he returned home to WUGA in 2000. In 2004, Michael accepted the position as WUGA’s Production and Operations Director. He is a member of the Association of Public Radio Engineers, and is a winner of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Award (GABBY) for Best Station Produced Non-News Program, and Merit Award co-recipient for Public Service, and Best Election Coverage. Michael has also served as a screening committee member judge for the George Foster Peabody Awards, and was a member of the broadcast team for the Georgia Bulldogs Radio Network. Since 2018, Michael has served on the Clarke County Career Academy AV Technology and Film Advisory Board. Michael concluded his service with WUGA on March 13, 2023.