

PBS Arts
A Celebration of the Arts
PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
PBS Arts brings communities together nationwide, representing diverse audiences and connecting Americans through rich, educational programming featuring dance, music, theater, writing and more.
06/17/2022 | 5m 58s
Denver's endangered murals by Chicano artists reveal a vital and overlooked history.
Off the Wall: Denver
06/17/2022 | 5m 58s
Lise Davidsen Sings "Es gibt ein Reich"
Clip: S49 Ep31 | 2m 35s
Lise Davidson sings "Es gibt ein Reich," from "Ariadne Auf Naxos."
Lise Davidsen Sings "Es gibt ein Reich"
Clip: S49 Ep31 | 2m 35s
Ashley Ruiz Shows Lee Brice the Ropes At Laundry Project
Clip: Ep2 | 2m 35s
Ashley Ruiz shows singer/songwriter, Lee Brice, around a Laundry Project event.
Ashley Ruiz Shows Lee Brice the Ropes At Laundry Project
Clip: Ep2 | 2m 35s
Can't-Miss Performances
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Three Broadway favorites headline a brand-new PBS concert series.
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An Italian opera company restages an oratorio last performed in 1826.
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Celebrate the hit musical with this all-star concert version featuring songs from the beloved score.
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In defiance of their families, Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together.
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Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
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Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece.
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Take a look at how arts organizations nationwide are surviving the pandemic and evolving.
Latest from Great Performances
The world of classical performing arts is brought to the comfort of your living room.
S46 Ep3 | 1h 59m 38s
Experience a fresh interpretation of the American musical theater classic.
Sound of Music
S46 Ep3 | 1h 59m 38s
Latest from Austin City Limits
Innovative musicians from every genre perform live in the longest-running music series.
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Enjoy an hour with singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard.
Brittany Howard
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Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver
S46 Ep4612 | 54m 5s
Enjoy a tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver.
Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver
S46 Ep4612 | 54m 5s
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Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks.
The Mavericks: En Español
S46 Ep4607 | 54m 36s
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Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright.
Rufus Wainwright
S46 Ep4604 | 54m 5s
S8 Ep5 | 56m 3s
The King of the Blues makes his Austin City Limits debut in 1983.
B.B. King
S8 Ep5 | 56m 3s
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Special 2014
S40 Ep14 | 53m 10s
Austin City Limits inducts and celebrates the first inaugural class of its Hall of Fame.
Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Special 2014
S40 Ep14 | 53m 10s
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Featured from American Masters
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.
06/04/2021 | 53m 26s
Discover The Trocks. Dancing on pointe shoes, these male ballerinas mix artistry and joy.
Ballerina Boys
06/04/2021 | 53m 26s
Preview: 03/26/2021 | 2m 36s
Explore the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp.
Twyla Moves
Preview: 03/26/2021 | 2m 36s
Art History Documentaries
Explore the history of art and culture through these great shows and documentaries.
Spotlight on #PBSForTheArts
Join us as we celebrate the resiliency of the arts in America.
Learn More06/17/2022 | 5m 58s
Denver's endangered murals by Chicano artists reveal a vital and overlooked history.
Off the Wall: Denver
06/17/2022 | 5m 58s
06/14/2022 | 6m 3s
Kensington finds community and hope through poetry and a new public art installation.
Off the Wall: Philadelphia
06/14/2022 | 6m 3s
Immersive Art Inspiring Change
05/25/2022 | 8m 11s
Contemporary art installations address social issues through an immersive experience.
Immersive Art Inspiring Change
05/25/2022 | 8m 11s
A Brief History of the Countertenor
05/06/2022 | 5m 56s
Opera star Anthony Roth Costanzo explains the history and appeal of the countertenor.
A Brief History of the Countertenor
05/06/2022 | 5m 56s
04/21/2022 | 7m 5s
Jazz vocalist Somi Kakoma celebrates the life and song of Miriam Makeba in a new musical.
Dreaming Zenzile
04/21/2022 | 7m 5s
04/05/2022 | 7m 37s
Indigenous Enterprise is exciting audiences with traditional dance and their unique style.
Indigenous Enterprise
04/05/2022 | 7m 37s
Classical Music's Next Generation
03/23/2022 | 8m 57s
A look into the careers of the next generation of classical musicians.
Classical Music's Next Generation
03/23/2022 | 8m 57s
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Across America
12/08/2021 | 7m 6s
"George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker" returns to ballet companies across America.
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker Across America
12/08/2021 | 7m 6s
12/01/2021 | 5m 23s
A memorial features over 2,000 handmade pouches dedicated to Detroit's loved ones.
Detroit Healing Memorial
12/01/2021 | 5m 23s
Blog
#PBSForTheArts Artist Spotlight
Learn more about Off The Wall, a series on the role of public art in local communities and the artists who produce it.
Read More from the BlogToni Morrison’s Opus About Confronting a Terrible Past
04/27/2022 | 9m 41s
To understand Beloved, we must first look at the author: Nobel Prize Winner Toni Morrison.
Toni Morrison’s Opus About Confronting a Terrible Past
04/27/2022 | 9m 41s
Why Magical Realism is a Global Phenomenon
03/27/2022 | 10m 3s
We explore the roots, tenets of the genre, and its rise in Latin American Literature.
Why Magical Realism is a Global Phenomenon
03/27/2022 | 10m 3s
Why Edgar Allan Poe Isn't Just a Sad Boy
03/10/2022 | 11m 3s
His legacy is more complicated than school books may have lead us to believe.
Why Edgar Allan Poe Isn't Just a Sad Boy
03/10/2022 | 11m 3s
Inside the Absurdist Mind of Kurt Vonnegut
01/27/2022 | 15m 11s
We explore the life and work of Kurt Vonnegut.
Inside the Absurdist Mind of Kurt Vonnegut
01/27/2022 | 15m 11s
01/06/2022 | 18m 33s
The women in her work reveal to us her growth, her politics and ambition.
The Women of Jane Austen
01/06/2022 | 18m 33s
Why We Keep Retelling the Classics
11/17/2021 | 12m 30s
Sometimes a story is just so dang good, it bears repeating.
Why We Keep Retelling the Classics
11/17/2021 | 12m 30s
What We Don’t Know About The Father of Sci-Fi
10/26/2021 | 17m 12s
There's more to H.G. Wells than we know or think.
What We Don’t Know About The Father of Sci-Fi
10/26/2021 | 17m 12s
Why Do People Think Huck Finn Is Racist?
09/23/2021 | 13m 34s
It is considered one of the great American novels and one of the most frequently banned.
Why Do People Think Huck Finn Is Racist?
09/23/2021 | 13m 34s
Don’t Know Much About BEOWULF? Nobody Does!
08/06/2021 | 12m 56s
We take a look at this Epic Poem and follow its long, winding journey.
Don’t Know Much About BEOWULF? Nobody Does!
08/06/2021 | 12m 56s
The Best of Bob Ross
A pop icon, Bob Ross offers soothing words of wisdom as he paints captivating landscapes.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
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Bob Ross paints reflections of a golden sun bursting into the day.
Golden Glow of Morning
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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
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Bob shows you how to create the same landscape setting from summer into winter.
Two Seasons
S38 Ep3818 | 27m 56s
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
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Beautiful mountains, serene valley lake - settle back and enjoy this Bob Ross classic.
Mountain Ridge Lake
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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
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Venture down a fall pathway with artist Bob Ross.
Autumn Palette
S38 Ep3820 | 27m 19s
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
S38 Ep3821 | 27m 33s
Bob creates a light and easy beauty that looks almost like watercolor.
Oriental Falls
S38 Ep3821 | 27m 33s
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
S38 Ep3822 | 25m 42s
Travel into mountain country and discover a quiet little lake hidden in the wilderness.
Lake in the Valley
S38 Ep3822 | 25m 42s
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
S38 Ep3823 | 27m 49s
Catch that special moment in time when the tropical seas and trees face darkening skies.
Just Before the Storm
S38 Ep3823 | 27m 49s
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
S38 Ep3824 | 27m 20s
Guest artist Steve Ross paints the beauty of a lovely mountain.
Surprising Falls
S38 Ep3824 | 27m 20s
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
S38 Ep3825 | 25m 26s
Enjoy the beauty of a wonderfully robust waterfall.
Evening at the Falls
S38 Ep3825 | 25m 26s
Spotlight on American Experience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings to life the compelling stories from our past!
Learn MoreEugene O'Neill: Playwright and Nobel laureate
Clip: S30 | 2m 21s
Pulitzer prize winner & Nobel laureate, Eugene O’Neill revolutionized the American stage.
Eugene O'Neill: Playwright and Nobel laureate
Clip: S30 | 2m 21s
S31 Ep6 | 1h 39m 1s
They came to hear the concert of their lives, but experienced something far more profound.
Woodstock
S31 Ep6 | 1h 39m 1s
Clip: S31 Ep6 | 6m 27s
Bill Hanley made Woodstock sound system that forever shaped our collective memory.
The Sound of Woodstock
Clip: S31 Ep6 | 6m 27s
Featured from PBS NewsHour: Beyond the Canvas
Meet some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, and more.