Art Works

Series produced by National Endowment for the Arts

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Art Works is the weekly program produced by the National Endowment for the Arts. It goes behind the scenes with some of the nation's great artists to explore how art works. New shows are posted on Tuesdays. Find out more at arts.gov

Art Works is the weekly program produced by the National Endowment for the Arts. It goes behind the scenes with some of the nation's great artists to explore how art works. Guests have included the co-founder of Los Lobos Louie Pérez, National Medal of the Arts winner and the man behind Marvel comics, Stan Lee, Mohegan theater artist Madeline Sayet, National Book Award Winner Charles Yu, and NEA Jazz Master Grammy Award winning drummer Terri Lyne Carrington. You can find the current and archived programs at https://www.arts.gov/stories/podcast or by subscribing to Apple podcasts

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562 Pieces

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A Conversation with Andy Statman, Part Two
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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In part 2 of our conversation with Andy Statman, we follow his musical path as he blends klezmer, jazz, blues, and bluegrass into a distinctive mu...

Bought by Prairie Public, Prairie Public, Prairie Public, and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jun 29, 2012
  • Length: 37:49
  • Purchases: 4
A Conversation with Sarah Cash
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Sarah Cash discusses the making of a great collection of American art.

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jul 05, 2012
  • Length: 30:33
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Clothing Designer, Yeohlee Teng
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Yeohlee Teng talks about her design philosophy and her work with Making Midtown, an initiative to reinvigorate creative production in NYC’s garment...

Bought by WNJR and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Jul 19, 2012
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with DC's Capital Bop
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Capital Bop expanding the DC’s jazz audience in unexpected places. [32:22]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 32:22
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Veteran and Writer, Ron Capps
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Ron Capps helps returning service members write their way home. [27:06]

Bought by KPIP-LP and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 27:38
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with Playwright, Michele Lowe
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Michele Lowe discusses the process that moved her award-winning play Inana from page to stage. [32:07]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 02, 2012
  • Length: 32:08
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Veteran and Author, Richard Currey
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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A writer and Vietnam Veteran discusses Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried. [28:31]

Bought by KPIP-LP, KBBI Alaska, and WRVO Public Media


  • Added: Aug 16, 2012
  • Length: 28:31
  • Purchases: 3
A Conversation with Theater of War Founder, Bryan Doerries
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Bryan Doerries discusses how bringing Greek tragedies to service members opens up new conversations. [30:31]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 16, 2012
  • Length: 30:34
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation about Edgar Allan Poe with Laura Lippman
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Mystery writer Laura Lippman talks about the terrifying brilliance of Edgar Allan Poe and his classic short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher"...

Bought by KPIP-LP, KMXT, and WXAV 88.3FM Chicago


  • Added: Oct 26, 2012
  • Length: 29:32
  • Purchases: 3
A Conversation with Writer, Christopher Paul Curtis
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Christopher Paul Curtis talks about making history real for young readers [34:01]

Bought by Harford Community Radio and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 29:06
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with John Collins, Founder, Elevator Repair Service
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Backstage with the director of Gatz, a play that takes as its text F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic of and about the Jazz Age. [36:04]

Bought by Harford Community Radio and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 36:05
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with author, Margot Livesey
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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NEA Lit Fellow and author Margot Livesey discusses The Flight of Gemma Hardy---her reimagining of Jane Eyre. [32:40]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 32:40
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Boatbuilder, Harold Burnham
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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NEA Heritage Fellow Harold Burnham keeps the Essex shipbuilding tradition alive and vibrant. [30:47]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 30:47
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Clive Gillinson
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Clive Gillinson on bringing Carnegie Hall to all New Yorkers. [34:36]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 34:36
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Musician, Josh Ritter
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Musician and writer Josh Ritter talks about writing, composing, and performing. [27:58]

Bought by KZUM and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 27:58
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with Innovator, Josh McManus
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Josh McManus talks about the thousand little things that make up creative placemaking. [27:17]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 27:17
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Bonnie Fogel about Imagination Stage
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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The founder of a young people's theater organization discusses the critical need children have for theater and arts education. [29:40]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 29:40
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Musician Dennis Yerry
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Dennis Yerry discusses his multi-faceted career as Native American composer, arranger and musician and as a jazz pianist and cabaret performer. [29...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 29:27
  • Purchases: 1
A Conversation with Mel Tillis
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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National Medal of the Arts recipient and songwriter Mel Tillis tells stories about his career and how performing helped him cope with his stutter. ...

Bought by KPIP-LP and KVSC


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 29:43
  • Purchases: 2
A Conversation with Pete Seeger [about Woody Guthrie]
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Pete Seeger remembers his friend, Woody Guthrie. [21:13]

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 21:18
  • Purchases: 1

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