PBS Arts
Celebrate the art, music, literature, and theatre that has shaped our culture.
From musical performances and artist biographies to art history documentaries and Bob Ross episodes, PBS Arts honors the work that brings communities together nationwide and represents diverse audiences with rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing, and more.
From musical performances and artist biographies to art history documentaries and Bob Ross episodes, PBS Arts honors the work that brings communities together nationwide and represents diverse audiences with rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing, and more.
Great Performances at the Met: The Hours Preview
Renée Fleming makes her return to the Met in this new opera.
Great Performances at the Met: The Hours Preview
The Art of Diss: The History of Battle Rap
Explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL).
The Art of Diss: The History of Battle Rap
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Chuck D from Public Enemy explores Hip Hop's political awakening over the last 50 years.
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
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Experience a unique interpretation of Gloria Steinem’s life starring Christine Lahti.
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Featured from American Masters
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
Sydney G. James: How We See Us
Artist Sydney G. James’ bold brush strokes address racial injustice in her native Detroit.
Sydney G. James: How We See Us
Native American actress Lily Gladstone reflects on her origins and acting in Hollywood.
Lily Gladstone: Far Out There
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Art History Documentaries
Explore the history of art and culture through these great shows and documentaries.
Spotlight on American Experience
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The life of singer Marian Anderson and her triumphant 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial
Voice of Freedom
Eugene O'Neill: Playwright and Nobel laureate
Pulitzer prize winner & Nobel laureate, Eugene O’Neill revolutionized the American stage.
Eugene O'Neill: Playwright and Nobel laureate
Watch chapter 1 of War of the Worlds, premiering on PBS October 29, 2013 at 9/8c.
War of the Worlds Chapter 1
Artist Biographies
Shows and documentaries that explore famous artists.
Featured from PBS NewsHour: Beyond the Canvas
Meet some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, and more.
