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
Jul 18, 2013 • 32min
Nancy Buirski
Nancy Buirski discusses her prize-winning documentary, The Loving Story, a look at a couple’s decision to remain a family and challenge Virginia’s miscegenation laws.
Jul 11, 2013 • 27min
Joan Myers Brown
Founder of Philadanco!, Joan Myers Brown reflects on what goes into building a leading African-American dance company and school. [27:29]
Jun 27, 2013 • 28min
Daisy Castro
16 year-old Daisy Castro gets to the heart of gypsy jazz.
Jun 20, 2013 • 28min
Heather Wood
Heather Wood talks about the joys and challenges of performing Shakespeare.
Jun 13, 2013 • 31min
Andre Dubus III
Andre Dubus III's memoir Townie isn’t a literary coming of age story. It’s an exploration of violence and absence.
Jun 6, 2013 • 26min
Manil Suri
The City of Devi, an apocalyptic sex comedy and love story, is the third book in Manil Suri’s trilogy centered on Mumbai. [26:08]
May 30, 2013 • 30min
Marna Stalcup
Teaching Portland's children core curriculum through the arts. [30:06]
May 23, 2013 • 27min
Stephan Jost
Stephan Jost discusses how the Honolulu Museum of Art works to serve its military community.
May 16, 2013 • 29min
Robert Ward
Toward the end of his life, Robert Ward discussed his remarkable career in music.
May 10, 2013 • 28min
Terry Tempest Williams
In her latest book, When Women Were Birds, Terry Tempest Williams explores the legacy of her mother’s journals. [28:11]
