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State of the Arts
State of the Arts, taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey.
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On PBS tune in to NJ PBS Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Thursdays at 11:30 PM; to WNET Sundays at 11:30 AM; and to ALL ARTS Mondays at 10:30 AM & 3:30 PM, and Wednesdays at 10 AM & 3 PM.
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State of the Arts is a co-production of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University in cooperation with PCK Media. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of State of the Arts.
State of the Arts wins a New York Emmy!
State of the Arts has won a 2024 New York Emmy! Check out our winning feature below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzkLFvDNI0E Layqa Winner in Arts/Entertainment - Short Form Content Producer Sam ...
A focus on the first New Jersey Heritage Fellows
Since 1982, the nation has honored folk and traditional artists for their lifetime achievements and contributions to our cultural heritage with the NEA National Heritage Fellowships. Now, the New Jersey State Council ...
A new season exploring the arts in New Jersey
State of the Arts crew with producer Susan Wallner, interviewing photographer and filmmaker Steve Siegel on Ellis Island, 2024 State of the Arts is one of the longest running programs about the ...
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This Week
This week on your PBS stations, an episode of classical music stories! Read our newsletter for more, including other special features and current events around New Jersey.
From the Archive
Head to our blog to read about a new season of State of the Arts! Photo by Daniel Rader. Read our special article.