PBS Arts
Celebrate the art, music, literature, and theatre that has shaped our culture.
From musical performances and artist biographies to art history documentaries and Bob Ross episodes, PBS Arts honors the work that brings communities together nationwide and represents diverse audiences with rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing, and more.
From musical performances and artist biographies to art history documentaries and Bob Ross episodes, PBS Arts honors the work that brings communities together nationwide and represents diverse audiences with rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing, and more.
The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Tour America through the lens of creative expression and the transformative power of art.
The Express Way with Dulé Hill
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Black Artist Visionaries
Explore shows about pioneering black artists
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Quick Brushstrokes
Short dives on artists and artistic endeavors.
Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood.
Lily Gladstone: Far Out There
Twyla Tharp on the Value of a Dancer’s Individuality
Twyla Tharp discusses the moment she knows when she wants to work with a dancer.
Twyla Tharp on the Value of a Dancer’s Individuality
Nathaniel Mary Quinn Talks the Inspiration for His Art
Artist Nathaniel Mary Quinn talks with Misty Copeland about the vision behind his works.
Nathaniel Mary Quinn Talks the Inspiration for His Art
Artist Biographies
Shows and documentaries that explore famous artists.
Art History Documentaries
Explore the history of art and culture through these great shows and documentaries.
Featured from American Masters
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.
Searching for Augusta Savage
Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.
Walshy Fire: Pull Up
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez.
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
An encore of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (original broadcast August 14, 1989)
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Spotlight on American Experience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings to life the compelling stories from our past!
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Watch chapter 1 of War of the Worlds, premiering on PBS October 29, 2013 at 9/8c.
War of the Worlds Chapter 1
French music producer Henri Belolo tells the origin story of the Village People.
From the Vault: Henri Belolo
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Documentaries About Pioneering Black Artists
See artists making their mark from music across genres like blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll, to painting and sculpture.
AMERICAN MASTERS
Q&A with the Children of the 'Maestro'
Jamie, Alexander and Nina Bernstein reflect on their "public" private lives, Leonard Bernstein's legacy and "Maestro."
Art21
‘Everyday Icons’ in Art: An Educators' Guide
Explore a guide for planning lessons, facilitating discussions, and introducing Art21: Season 11 to students.
AMERICAN MASTERS
How Augusta Savage Forged a Path
Jeffreen M. Hayes looks at the life and legacy of Augusta Savage, whose work in community building and art education carries on today.
Featured from PBS NewsHour: Beyond the Canvas
Meet some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, and more.
Art in the Twenty-First Century
Art21 showcases today's contemporary visual artists and their groundbreaking creations.
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Featuring artists Tanya Aguiñiga, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Richard Misrach, and Postcommodity
Borderlands
Feat. Creative Growth Art Center, Katy Grannan, Lynn Hershman Leeson, & Stephanie Syjuco.
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Craft in America
Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.
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NEIGHBORS explores connections between Mexico and the United States through craft.
NEIGHBORS episode
Artists committed to sharing their skills and passion for craft with students of all ages
TEACHERS episode
Discover the role craft plays in our winter holiday traditions, rituals, and festivities.
CELEBRATION episode
Featuring finely crafted handmade instruments and the world renowned artists who play them
MUSIC episode
Documenting craft and the military and the power of the handmade to inspire and heal
SERVICE episode
Many craft artists go beyond skill to personal and political expression in "Messages."
MESSAGES episode
