Arts Oct 12 Smithsonian's American Latino museum finds permanent home on National Mall By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte
Arts Sep 21 Must-see exhibits at George Lucas's new Museum of Narrative Art in LA The $1 billion project has become the life's work of “Star Wars” creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson. The museum features a mix of populist and fine art, including works by Norman Rockwell and Banksy. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Aug 04 Watch 7:46 The science behind using the arts to combat loneliness and social isolation A new program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is using the arts to tackle loneliness and social isolation. Paul Solman reports on prescriptions for art instead of medicine for our series at the intersection of art and health, part of our… By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Arts Jun 25 Watch 5:42 America's oldest hospital preserves the nation's history of medicine and health care There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown went to see how the past and present meet at the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum. It's part… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Jun 19 Watch 4:56 Derrick Adams celebrates the joy of the Black American experience through art As the rainbow array outside Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art suggests, artist Derrick Adams is accentuating the positive. He celebrates contemporary Black life and culture, depicting leisure, freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston recently sat… By Jared Bowen, GBH
Jun 16 Watch 7:38 Shockoe Institute explores enduring impact of slavery and how to expand freedom today By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Hunter Bonaparte, Jiaya Echevarria The Shockoe Institute in Richmond, Virginia, opened its doors this spring to try to open minds about the enduring impact of enslavement and how to seek solutions to improve civic life now. Amna Nawaz has a look at the effort… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 9:52 Bruce Springsteen on 'critical patriotism' and the power of protest music By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University features exhibits dedicated to one of New Jersey’s most famous sons while also exploring the broader story of American music. Geoff Bennett met with "The Boss" to discuss the center,… Continue watching
Jun 04 4 things to know about Obama's new presidential museum By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Here’s a closer look at the top attractions of the campus that is expected to draw as many as 1 million visitors annually. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 3:54 New museum spotlights Thaddeus Stevens' abolitionist legacy By Liz McKenna, Sebastian Pilarte, Aliyah Tyson, Alina Rakiewicz, Victor Fernandez, Marie Cusick Civil War-era Congressman Thaddeus Stevens was a fierce abolitionist and advocate for racial equality. His life and legacy are now being celebrated in a new museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Liz McKenna of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting… Continue watching
May 04 How to watch the 'Costume Art' Met Gala red carpet By Beatrice Dupuy, Associated Press Didn't snag one of the pricey tickets or a spot on the ultra-exclusive guest list? The red carpet spectacle is available for all to watch online. Continue reading