Nov 10 How Afrofuturism mixes science fiction and social justice By Benjamin Michel, KQED Afrofuturism uses elements of fantasy and magical realism to examine narratives from the African diaspora and construct stories of the future. Continue reading
Nov 03 Artists with developmental disabilities team up to create life-size board game By WOSU In an exhibit at the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, Ohio, artists living with developmental disabilities transformed a gallery into a life-size board game called “Superland."… Continue reading
Oct 27 This artist turns mathematical concepts into intricate paintings By Twin Cities PBS Artist Emily Lynch works for a math publishing company in Minneapolis, training teachers to use materials that are created for visually-oriented students. She also creates paintings based on number systems. Continue reading
Oct 20 Meet the two new members of San Francisco’s legendary dance crew By Abhi Singh, KQED The Renegade Rockers are legendary in the Bay area, having perfected the art of hip hop dance since 1983. Now, they have two new members: Alex Flores and Marthy Galimba, also known by their dance names Prince Ali and Marthy… Continue reading
Oct 13 Why designers in Havana, Seattle and Tehran are ‘more alike than different’ By Laila Kazmi, Stacey Jenkins, KCTS Artists in Seattle, Havana and Tehran are "more alike than different." That's the premise for a new show displaying the work of graphic designers in all three cities. Continue reading
Oct 06 Writing workshop empowers teens to defy stereotypes By KLRU The Barrio Writers program began in 2009 with small workshops at El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana, Ca., to give teenagers a voice to speak out on the issues they normally would not address in a classroom. Continue reading
Sep 29 How one Guatemalan family joined Alaska’s small Hispanic community By Alaska Public Media For Kimberly Mejía Gúzman and her five siblings, moving from Guatemala to Anchorage, A.K. meant the promise of new opportunities -- but it also meant leaving their home behind. Continue reading
Sep 22 Meet the next generation of Latin jazz artists By Kelly Whalen The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco was founded with a simple but ambitious mission: to preserve the traditions of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music by teaching it to young musicians. Continue reading
Sep 15 Austin artists build giant insect puppet bicycles By KLRU Featuring larger-than-life creatures powered by pedals, Austin Bike Zoo is a one-of-a-kind blend of puppetry and cycling. Continue reading
Sep 08 This DJ has an equally cool day job By Twin Cities PBS By day, Minneapolis native Drew Erickson works as a charter pilot. At night, he spins under the name DJ LAST WORD. Continue reading