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State of the Arts  

State of the Arts

Artists photograph the world, from Wendel A. White’s take on an African-American village in Israel, to the clubs and garages “Where Men Hide,” to George Tice’s 30 year portrait of Paterson, NJ. (more)
     
State of the Arts Showcase  

State of the Arts Showcase

Elsie Driggs (1898-1992) first became known as a painter for her “precisionist” works, a style that expressed the optimism of the machine age. (more)
     
Jersey Arts the Podcast  

Jersey Arts the Podcast

This biweekly podcast goes on location with creative personalities and productions throughout the state.
State of the Arts producer Amber Edwards talks with actress Marlo Thomas about her theater work and her groundbreaking 1960s TV series "That Girl", which altered the television landscape. (more)
     
Words and Music by Jerry Herman  

Words and Music by Jerry Herman

This new, 90-minute documentary chronicles the life and career of one of the American Musical Theater’s iconic figures: Jerry Herman. (more)
 
 

State of the Arts Update

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The State of the Arts Update brings you the latest on the arts in New Jersey and beyond, as covered by State of the Arts, NJN’s award-winning program. Find out what’s coming up next and don’t miss another story that you wanted to watch.
    Poetry Out Loud
New Jersey finals of the Poetry Out Loud National Contest. (more)
    Within Our Power
Designed to evaluate the state of arts education in every K-12 public school. (more)
 
 
Public Arts
The Arts & Culture you're looking for. (more)
NPR Reviews
Arts & Culture; Books; and People & Places from NPR. (more)
NPR Music
The best Pop, Classical, Jazz and World Music from NPR. (more)
Discover Jersey Arts
Arts Events in New Jersey @ www.jerseyarts.com
 
 
Documentaries and Performcnce Specials
Reflections of a Bayshore Painter: Glenn Rudderow   Reflections of a Bayshore Painter: Glenn Rudderow
Bayshore artist Glenn Rudderow, whose exquisite paintings are inspired by the lighting and landscapes of South Jersey, is featured in the half-hour NJN special.
More Visit Reflections of a Bayshore Painter: Glenn Rudderow Web site
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NJN Video
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1-609-777-5093
         
Peters Valley   Peters Valley
This State of the Arts half-hour, documentary special focuses on the life of Peters Valley Craft Education Center, as well as the unique history of the organization and its place in one of America’s most beautiful national parks.
More Visit Peters Valley Web site
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NJN Video
njnvideo@njn.org
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Ben Shahn Passion for Justice   Ben Shahn Passion for Justice
A documentary about the American social realist artist Ben Shahn (1898-1969). A man of uncompromising beliefs, he became one of the most popular artists of his age.
More Visit Ben Shahn Passion for Justice Web site
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Films for the Humanities
www.films.com
1-800-257-5126
         
Willie the Lion   Willie the Lion
A musical biography about the legendary jazz pianist Willie the Lion Smith, which also examines the heyday of Newark, New Jersey as a jazz hot spot.
More Visit Willie the Lion Web site.
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Shanachie
www.shanachie.com
1-800-497-1043
         
Wrapped in Pride: The Story of Kente in America   Wrapped in Pride: The Story of Kente in America
This half-hour documentary, inspired by the landmark exhibit at The Newark Museum, looks at how kente crossed the Atlantic from the West-African Republic of Ghana and found its way into everyday American life.
More Visit Wrapped in Pride: The Story of Kente in America Web site
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NJN Video
njnvideo@njn.org
1-609-777-5093
         
Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist   Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist
A half-hour documentary that shows us the dramatic landscapes and simple pleasures that influence and inform the work of this highly original artist.
More Visit Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist Web site
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NJN Video
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1-609-777-5093
         
George Segal. American Still Life   George Segal. American Still Life
This documentary chronicles the life and work of the internationally acclaimed, New Jersey-based sculptor, George Segal.
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Kultur International Films www.kultur.com
1-800-718-1300
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