Ena Nearon
Ena Nearon is a dynamic creative producer, storyteller, and cultural strategist whose life has been shaped by bold pivots, reinventions and an unrelenting belief in the power of art and truth-telling.
From her Brooklyn roots to entrepreneurial ventures across California, Texas and Ohio, Ena has curated exhibitions, managed galleries, launched wellness products, hosted community TV shows and founded Ten Talents Network to uplift underrepresented voices in the arts.
She is the host of Curious About Art:, a podcast spotlighting artists, collectors and change-makers who challenge the status quo. With deep experience in event production, nonprofit leadership and memoir writing, Ena brings humor, wisdom and grit to every story she tells.
Her work centers Black female narratives, intergenerational healing, and the soulful layering of identity. Whether she's organizing a photo exhibit, producing audio stories, or mentoring emerging creatives, Ena is always in pursuit of meaning, connection and joy.
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WCSU-FM is proud to present a 30-minute interview with arts patron, collector, and philanthropist Sara Vance Waddell, hosted by Ena Nearon on Curious About Art? -in this intimate conversation, Sara reflects on the values she inherited, the artists she uplifts, and the power of collecting with purpose. -
In this powerful mini-episode of Curious About Art?, host Ena Nearon brings together two visionary voices from Ohio’s Black arts movement—Baba Willis “Bing” Davis and Alandes Powell—for a spirited reflection on legacy, leadership, and the future of Black artistic expression.-Artist, James Pate -
What inspires someone to collect art—and how can artists better understand the minds of collectors?In this thought-provoking snippet episode of *Curious About Art?*, host **Ena Nearon** explores the personal, emotional, and social motivations behind collecting. It’s not just about the investment—it’s about connection, reflection, and meaning. For artists, understanding this can open new pathways to presenting and selling their work with more intention.Art:Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center -
How do murals become monuments to change? How can a single work of art shift a community’s consciousness? In Episode 3 of Curious About Art?, host Ena Nearon speaks with two powerful voices—muralist Jenny Roesel Ustick and community organizer Bomani Moyenda—about the role of art as activism. Together, they explore how artists use visual storytelling to confront injustice, restore dignity, and ignite transformation. -
Willis “Bing” Davis is more than an artist—he is a cultural architect, educator, and visionary whose work has uplifted generations. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Davis has spent a lifetime weaving African heritage, contemporary expression, and community activism into a powerful artistic legacy. His mixed-media works, ceramic forms, and iconic use of found objects speak to both ancestral memory and present-day narratives. -
WCSU-FM is proud to introduce a compelling new podcast series: Curious About Art? with Ena Nearon. Hosted by the esteemed arts advocate and curator Ena Nearon, this podcast offers an insightful journey into the world of art, highlighting the intersections of creativity, culture, and community.
