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
Feb 16, 2012 • 31min
Rita Dove
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove talks about her writing with a focus on her most recent book of poems, Sonata Mullatica.
Feb 9, 2012 • 30min
Stanley Nelson
Stanley Nelson discusses his award-winning documentary Freedom Riders. [29:39]
Feb 2, 2012 • 33min
Robert Battle
Robert Battle discusses his first season as artistic head of the Alvin Ailey company.
Jan 26, 2012 • 42min
Meredith Monk
Meredith Monk reflects on her 45-year career as a performance artist.
Jan 19, 2012 • 27min
Meejin Yoon
Meejin Yoon talks about creating work at the intersection of art, architecture, landscape, and technology.
Jan 12, 2012 • 26min
Jack DeJohnette
Part 2: The 2012 Jazz Master discusses his approach to music.
Jan 5, 2012 • 32min
Jack DeJohnette
Part 1: Legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette talks about his early career.
Dec 21, 2011 • 29min
Aaron Diehl
The gifted 26-year-old pianist talks about making a career in jazz.
Dec 15, 2011 • 26min
Stephen Manes
Stephen Manes discusses his book Where Snowflakes Dance and Swear, his inside look at a full season of Seattle's Pacific Northwest Ballet. [24:58]
Dec 8, 2011 • 34min
Jimmy Owens
Trumpeter and flugelhorn player, composer, arranger, educator, and advocate Jimmy Owens talks about his life in jazz.
