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ARTxFM takes a new approach to an established medium. Nikola Tesla first demonstrated radio transmission in 1892. Encouraged by the intrinsic usefulness of the medium, news, music, and religious programming quickly dominated the broadcast dial and still holds it tight. Since the invention of radio, over a century ago, artists and intellectuals have had little access to the American airwaves. Futurists in Italy, Dada artists in Switzerland, and Antonin Artaud in France all conducted experiments in the art of radio broadcasting. Financial and social constraints, however, prohibited them from fully liberating radio from its more "useful" informational and commercial transmission purposes. Now, well into the 21st century, the Internet has become an adequate provider of music, news, and religious programming, radio may finally find some space for self-reflection and artistic growth. ARTxFM recognizes and amplifies the untapped creative potential of radio broadcasting. In 2011, ARTxFM was incorporated as a Kentucky not-for-profit radio station with an emphasis on broadcast arts and a commitment to experimental programming. ARTxFM is currently governed by a Board of esteemed community arts leaders who each bring unique skills, assets, and interests to this new and unprecedented project. Here's a peak inside our studio from Jennifer Waits of Radio Survivor: Touring Future LPFM Radio Station ARTxFM in Louisville.  Photograph by Jennifer Waits of Radio Survivor A nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating educational opportunities and live media experiences for artists and members of the local community,ARTxFM employs sound, music, and conversation to amplify the local art scene and broadcast the international arts dialogue. Unique to Louisville and distinct in the world, ARTxFM combines contemporary art practices with online broadcasting to create a meeting place of sounds and ideas accessible to all those who wish to participate. At ARTxFM the definition of artist is broad. It includes painters, performers, educators, philosophers, scientists, and more -- the trained and untrained, the local and the superstar. ART FM functions with the belief that the greatest forms of art, like the greatest forms of democracy, flourish within the free and unfettered exchange of ideas. ARTxFM currently streams live, local programming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the website artxfm.com and free "ARTxFM" mobile apps. The daily schedule includes music, talk, and experimental programming. The station provides dedicated airtime for local and international artists interested in exploring new possibilities in broadcasting. Kentucky Educational Programming did a great job telling our story. You can check it out here: ****************************************************************** On October 10, 2014 the Federal Communications Commission awarded a Construction Permit to ART FM, Inc. for the development of a new broadcast station. Our assigned frequency is 97.1 FM, our new call letters are WXOX and we will soon be audible over the air in Louisville, Kentucky U.S.A. As we move toward the FM dial, expect the same great ARTxFM programming now enjoyed online to continue uninterrupted. We are so proud of all of our DJs and have great confidence in each of their unique shows. While we have been impatient for the grant of our FM Permit, we are thankful that the past two years of online broadcasting have provided us with the tools and experience necessary to bring our station confidently into the Big Time. The attainment of an FM broadcast license is the result of many years of hard work from ARTxFM Staff and Board of Directors. We congratulate them all. It also could not have happened without the help of REC Networks, Common Frequency, and the Prometheus Radio Project - all of whom worked to pass the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 which made this opportunity possible and provided constant support throughout the application process. ARTxFM would not be possible without our supporters. We are so thankful to everyone who has believed in us throughout this journey and brought us to this historical moment. Thank you and Congratulations. 97.1 FM Louisville. This great accomplishment is yours. 
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With a new studio in the works and an FM signal to get on the air, ARTxFM is currently seeking $50,000 to expand our operations and get WXOX onto the terrestrial dial. Individuals can help by becoming FOUNDING MEMBERS of ARTxFM. Businesses can participate as FOUNDING PARTNERS. We can't make WXOX happen without the help of our community and we sincerely hope you will take advantage of this ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to build a new kind of radio station for Louisville and for the well-webbed world! JOIN THE RADIO REVOLUTION Learn more about ARTxFM FOUNDING MEMBERSHIPS HERE Learn more about ARTxFM FOUNDING PARTNERSHIPS HERE 
ARTxFM BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHARON SCOTT, PRESIDENT Artist / Author KYLE ANNE CITRYNELL, SECRETARY Attorney-At-Law, Seiller Waterman LLC LESLIE MILLAR, TREASURER Co-Founder, Quonset Hut TIM BARNES Founder, dREAMLAND JOHN BEGLEY Gallery Director, Hite Art Institute, UofL MARGUE ESROCK Executive Director, St. James Court Art Show MATHIAS KOLEHMAINEN IT Specialist, IEEE ANNA TATMAN CEO, Rosa Mosaic ARTxFM EXECUTIVE STAFF SHARON SCOTT General Manager SEAN SELBY Technical Director KIM SORISE Training Director MARIANNE ZICKHUR Director of Public Relations BRIAN MANLEY Local Music Director VALERIE SULLIVAN FUCHS Artist-In-Residence IT Specialists: MATHIAS KOLEHMAINEN MARK WALLIS ALLAN WHITE Archivists: HEATHER FOX ELIZABETH REILLY AARON ROSENBLUM |
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ARTxFM / WXOX 97.1 FM Louisville * P.O. Box 5103 * Lousiville, Kentucky 40205
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