PBS Arts
Celebrate the art, music, literature, and theatre that shapes our culture.
Celebrate the art, music, literature, and theatre that shapes our culture. PBS Arts highlights musical performances, artist biographies, art history documentaries and more.
Celebrate the art, music, literature, and theatre that shapes our culture. PBS Arts highlights musical performances, artist biographies, art history documentaries and more.
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”
Enjoy “Tracks of My Tears,” performed by Smokey Robinson at 2024’s "A Capitol Fourth."
Smokey Robinson Performs “Tracks of My Tears”
Jazz Documentaries & Concerts
Explore the history of jazz or kick back with jazz icons like Louis Armstrong and Ron Carter.
"Wheel Within A Wheel" - Bobby Watson Quartet
Full unedited performance not seen in the film.
"Wheel Within A Wheel" - Bobby Watson Quartet
Gregory Porter delivers a poignant performance of his song "On My Way to Harlem."
"On My Way To Harlem"
How Charlie Parker Changed Jazz Forever
Charlie Parker, a legendary jazz musician, influenced bebop, jazz, and many genres today.
How Charlie Parker Changed Jazz Forever
"Tradewinds" is an intimate portrait of the life of CHamoru jazz pianist, Patrick Palomo.
Tradewinds
23-Year-Old Grammy Winner Samara Joy Is the Future of Jazz
Jazz singer Samara Joy discusses what it was like to win her first Grammy.
23-Year-Old Grammy Winner Samara Joy Is the Future of Jazz
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Artist Biographies
Shows and documentaries that explore famous artists.
Art History & Music Documentaries
Explore the history of art, music 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
Articles & Interviews
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The Dazzling, Daring History of Disco
Take a journey into the heart of disco to learn where this genre came from, where it went and how it’s still impacting the world today.
AMERICAN MASTERS
How does art help communicate the climate crisis?
Through paintings, watercolors and other mediums, artists and scientists are creatively addressing the impacts of climate change.
THE EXPRESS WAY
5 Artists Showcasing the Art's Transformative Power
New docuseries showcases Dulé Hill touring America finding artists who use creative expression for positive change.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Kenny Leon on Hamlet, Directing, And More
We spoke with Tony-winning director Kenny Leon of both "Hamlet" and "Purlie Victorious" about the similarities between the two shows and how he approached them.
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
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.
San Francisco Bay Area
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
