Episode list

WEDU Arts Plus

Episode 501

Wed, Feb 03, 2016
The legacy of Salvador Dali is preserved and celebrated in St. Petersburg, relive the explosion of Beatlemania, take a look at a potter who brings her work to life, and Dr. Martin Luther King's famous words are recast.
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Episode 502

Wed, Feb 10, 2016
A local artist uses her paintings to address tough social issues, music steeped in Hawaiian culture, recreating one of Las Vegas' gems, and the art of gaming.
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Episode 503

Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Venture onto the stage with a staple in Sarasota performing arts, the Asolo Rep, take a look at the creative process of making masks, a master of funk gets his community moving, and watch as a local food photographer creates kitchen art.
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Episode 504

Wed, Feb 24, 2016
Some of hip hop's most skilled talents unite to showcase the art, young artists take the Scarlet Letter to operatic heights, see life through the eyes of one photographer, and learn about Edith Head's contributions to film fashion.
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Episode 505

Wed, Mar 02, 2016
Watercolor painting that's far from being washed up, three museums emerge as one, a jeweler who handcrafts intricate wearable art, and meet the woman behind a semi-autobiographical musical extravaganza.
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Episode 506

Wed, Mar 09, 2016
Tampa Bay artist Tim Gibbons gives back through art and education, how one teacher used the tool of writing to change lives, a printmaker who draws inspiration from nature, and an artist shatters the notions of what can be done with glass.
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Episode 507

Wed, Mar 16, 2016
A Tampa dance company presents the vibrant art of flamenco, a stunning haven for new artists and collectors alike, meet a sculptor who translates nature into stone, and a teen shines on the catwalk.
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Episode 508

Wed, Mar 23, 2016
Witness the ancient tales of Greek mythology retold for the next generation, a father-son artistic duo showcases their individual styles, a musician taking Las Vegas by storm, and a theater with heart, talent, and reach.
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Episode 509

Wed, Mar 30, 2016
The cousin of Norman Rockwell carries on the family's artistic legacy, take a look at the tales and cocktails behind the golden age of Hollywood, discover the work of an overlooked artist, and experience the art of fire spinning.
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Episode 510

Wed, Apr 06, 2016
A local keyboard artist shares his passion for creating and performing, a look at one of the world's most recognizable names in fine jewelry, a cross connection between art and culture, and what ballet stars do when they're in charge.
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Episode 511

Wed, Apr 13, 2016
Painter Samuel Bak reflects on seven decades as an artist and Holocaust survivor, a symphony's new direction, go inside an exhibit featuring different genres of toy art, and an artist whose etched surfaces are making a mark.
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Episode 512

Wed, Apr 20, 2016
Piano tunes echo on the streets of downtown Sarasota, at arts alliance engages in a double dose of collaboration, meet a young man whose art speaks for itself, and a theatrical look at mortality.
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Episode 513

Wed, Apr 27, 2016
A Tampa artist finds inspiration in the colors of the Southwest, a museum re-creates history, a group of musicians give string instruments a whole new sound, and the work of an acclaimed photographer inspired by the Colorado back roads.
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Episode 514

Wed, May 04, 2016
Performing artists bring the Harlem Renaissance to Sarasota high schools, the creative currency of filmmaking, an Iranian-born musician cultivates his traditions into his work, and the process of forming art into two different concepts.
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Episode 515

Wed, May 11, 2016
The historic Craftsman House in St. Petersburg presents an eco-friendly art show, a photographer's vision of art through narratives, a ballet theatre graces the stage, and meet a designer making strides in the fashion industry.
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Episode 516

Wed, May 18, 2016
Real-life mermaids keep an Old Florida art form alive, a youth orchestra inspires young people through its music, an artist redefines the nature of photography, and meet a legacy of art.
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Episode 517

Wed, May 25, 2016
A Tampa Bay artist brings the ocean into homes around the world, the life of a legendary performer through music and magic, a filmmaker sheds light on a world-renowned ballet company, and discover the art of quilting.
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Episode 518

Wed, Jun 08, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the 11th annual Sunscreen Film Festival, a theatre company turns a spotlight on issues affecting our society, a young artist competition featuring the best of the best, and an artist takes us inside her dollhouse.
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Episode 519

Wed, Jun 15, 2016
Take a look at the local band The Real Clash and the music that defines them, the art of contemporary dance in one community, the importance of the arts across platforms, and how something is made is just as important as what's being made.
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Episode 520

Wed, Jun 22, 2016
Murals in downtown St. Petersburg create a cultural phenomenon, meet an artist who turns trash into new works of art, get an inside look at an edgy local ballet company, and reflect on a mid-century artist and his impact.
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Episode 521

Wed, Jun 29, 2016
Take a tour of the St. Petersburg music scene, an artist who draws from the vast avian world for inspiration, a Chinese folk tale comes to life on the stage, and a look inside the world of a storytelling physicist.
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Episode 522

Wed, Jul 06, 2016
A Tampa Bay dollmaker proves that you're never too old to play with dolls, an artist makes monoprints with modern touches, using the arts to inspire youth and communities, and the father of modern Iranian sculpture.
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Episode 523

Wed, Jul 13, 2016
See poetry performed in sign language, they may be young, but these kids can act, a look into the life of a beloved motion picture filmmaker and the legacy he left behind, and visit a place that calls itself the "clay city."
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Episode 524

Wed, Aug 03, 2016
The world-renowned African Children's Choir visits Clearwater as part of a community concert series, an artist sculpts metal into underwater instruments, the art of body language, and musical sessions seeking to preserve the past.
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Episode 525

Wed, Aug 10, 2016
A collaboration aims to bring the professional film industry to Sarasota, musicians combine talent to get a new sound, a muralist with a personal message, and sculpted masterpieces convey a movement of the 19th century.
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Episode 526

Wed, Aug 17, 2016
Learn the artistic process of a local artist, an artist finds inspiration in ordinary objects, get a glimpse into a woodcarver's world, and step inside a costume and prop-making shop.
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Episode 527

Wed, Aug 24, 2016
See the Grammy Museum's Music Revolution Project at Ruth Eckerd Hall, a painter helps others find their artistic voice, a Sacramento fashion photographer captures runways, and a dance troupe incorporates musicians and dancers together.
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Episode 528

Wed, Sep 07, 2016
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales undergoes a historic transformation, the world of a legendary photographer, an opera theater's mission to help train artists, and a painter whose love of the countryside translates to her work on canvas.
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Episode 529

Wed, Sep 14, 2016
An initiative helps youth experience expressions through art, an artist brings art into today's everyday life, meet a cartoonist who is getting noticed by everyone from BuzzFeed to the Scientific American, and the ancient art of weaving.
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Episode 530

Wed, Sep 21, 2016
Visit a space that showcases fine craft art and community engagement, an artist who dances with molten glass, a unique collection of dolls finds their home in Ohio, and a theatre company arms young actors with confidence and creativity.
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Episode 531

Wed, Sep 28, 2016
A nature photographer captures the beauty of the Sarasota-Bradenton area, a special effects artist creating masterpieces, a fashion designer goes green, and a look into the classic story of Alice in Wonderland.
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Episode 532

Wed, Oct 05, 2016
Take a ride on the Nomad Art Bus, the tool that every ballet dancer needs to do their job, a photographer that uses a truck as his camera, and a gallery that explores play through art.
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Episode 533

Wed, Oct 12, 2016
Visit an art-themed cafe where coffee is just one of the perks, the artistic movement of futurism, an artist find inspiration in the outdoors, and the history behind pottery designs.
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Episode 534

Wed, Oct 19, 2016
A Tampa artist creates visual work that exudes energy and movement, the hard work of ballet, a group of skilled glassblowing artisans with old-school techniques, and a painter in rural Missouri evokes the spirit of Americana.
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Episode 535

Wed, Oct 26, 2016
Explore The Vault of Souls in Tampa, artists who create extravagant costumes at an Arizona Opera costume shop, a New Mexico artist shares his take on Day of the Dead imagery, and Annie Rupani creates sweet works of art with chocolate.
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Episode 536

Wed, Nov 02, 2016
Meet local artist Ya La'ford, celebrating the months of the year through art, an artist finds inspiration from the most unlikely places, and bringing a community together with the arts.
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Episode 537

Wed, Nov 09, 2016
Colorful sculptures in Sarasota honor the superheroes of Southeastern Guide Dogs, one town's history told through murals, an artist's use of logs to create unique works, and an artist's connection to both science and art.
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Episode 538

Wed, Nov 16, 2016
From hypnotism to magic tricks, Cesar Domico shares his art with a dose of laughter, quilting stories beneath the surface, a museum of signs that point to history, and science and light are the constants for one multi-talented artist.
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Episode 539

Wed, Dec 07, 2016
What our clothes say about us, an artist recreates iconic imagery, a look at how one dance studio is helping dancers create, and little libraries tackle literacy.
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Episode 540

Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Funnyman George Lowe gets serious about his art collection, a new kind of dance that mixes art and culture, a photographer who still believes in the value of flashbulbs, and collages take on a life of their own.
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Episode 541

Wed, Dec 28, 2016
Carrollwood Players Theatre gives us their holiday production of "A Christmas Carol," the art of winemaking, a look into the healing powers of art, and an artist focused on making his own luck.
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