Art Works Podcast
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts podcast that goes behind the scenes with some of the nation’s great artists to explore how art works.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 24, 2016 • 28min
Dr. Johnnetta Cole
Dr. Cole’s mission is to inspire a love of art especially in girls from under-represented communities.
Mar 17, 2016 • 28min
Belinda McKeon
In her novels, Solace and Tender, she paints an unsentimental picture of Ireland.
Mar 10, 2016 • 21min
Akua Kouyate-Tate
Wolf Trap is integrating art with fundamental science and math learning for young children and the data show significant results.
Mar 3, 2016 • 28min
Kirsten Greenidge
In her new work Baltimore, playwright Kirsten Greenidge grapples with the issue of race on college campuses.
Feb 26, 2016 • 28min
Archie Shepp
Archie Shepp shares his musical biography—and his thoughts about the legacy of African-American music.
Feb 18, 2016 • 28min
Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Albert Mills
Poets and social workers, the twins’ primary audience have been Wilmington’s underserved children.
Feb 11, 2016 • 28min
Rashod Ollison
In his memoir Soul Serenade, Ollison describes how music was a lifeline during a difficult upbringing.
Feb 4, 2016 • 28min
Lynn Nottage
Giving voice to the human cost of workers without work.
Jan 29, 2016 • 28min
Harrell Fletcher
Harrell Fletcher shares his passion for social practice—creative projects in communities that are by, for, and of the residents.
Jan 21, 2016 • 28min
John Adams
Creating American music that’s intense, sensual, and meaningful.
