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State of the Arts
State of the Arts, taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey.
New episodes premiere on Wed at a special airtime: 8:30 pm on NJ PBS
Thurs at 11:30 pm on NJ PBS
Sat at 7:30 pm on NJ PBS
Sun at 11:30 am on THIRTEEN WNET
Mon at 5:30 am on NJ PBS and 10:30 am & 3:30 pm on ALL ARTS
Wed at 5 am, 10 am, & 3 pm on ALL ARTS
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.
Words and Works: CavanKerry Press and New Jersey Poet Danny Shot
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From the Archives: Poet and Activist Sonia Sanchez
Poetry is transformative, and words hold power. This week, we celebrate National Poetry Month with a 2001 video of renowned poet and activist Sonia Sanchez. She read her poem “For Sweet Honey ...
Fiddles and Harps: Celebrating Irish Music this St. Patrick’s Day
Music connects communities, and St. Patrick's Day in particular is a very musical celebration. Across the state this week you'll find song and dance filling homes, pubs, and community centers. ...
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From the Archive
Head to our blog for a reading by Sonia Sanchez! Read our special article.