NHPBS Celebration of the Arts

“Art should be something that liberates your soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.” 

Keith Haring

New Hampshire PBS is celebrating local artists of all kinds – dancers, musicians, painters, writers and photographers – artists from all disciplines. We welcome you to explore and experience the art and creativity from these Northern New England artisans.

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Explore Peter Sellars' San Francisco Opera production of John Adams' "Girls of the Golden West."

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Jacob Collier / Nickel Creek

Jacob Collier / Nickel Creek

Relish an hour with the innovative Jacob Collier and formative bluegrass trio Nickel Creek.

The Real Story Behind

The Real Story Behind "Émigré"

Discover the real story that inspired the NY Phil's opera "Émigré."

The First Rehearsals of

The First Rehearsals of "Girls of the Golden West"

John Adams describes the story behind San Francisco Opera's "Girls of the Golden West,"

Finding Joe Cannon in

Finding Joe Cannon in "Girls of the Golden West"

John Adams and Peter Sellars describes how they found the character of Joe Cannon.


Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams

Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams

Breakthrough indie-pop acts Maggie Rogers and Gracie Abrams perform their hits in a buoyant hour.

Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service

Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service

Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai'i who championed the cause of justice and equality.

Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [Extended Audio Description + OC]

Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [Extended Audio Description + OC]

Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai'i who championed the cause of justice and equality.

Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [ASL + OC]

Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service [ASL + OC]

Explore the story of the U.S. Senator for Hawai'i who championed the cause of justice and equality.

Black Pumas on Austin City Limits

Black Pumas on Austin City Limits "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)"

Black Pumas perform "Ice Cream (Pay Phone)" on Austin City Limits.

"In A Perfect World"

Lina (Meigui Zhang) and Josef (Arnold Livingston Geis) dream of a better future together.

Josef and Otto Journey to Shanghai

Josef and Otto Journey to Shanghai

Otto (Mathew White) and Josef (Arnold Livingston Geis) perform "Shanghai."

Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history [ASL + OC]

Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history [ASL + OC]

This series showcases the lives and cultural contributions of historical figures with disabilities.

Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [ASL + OC]

Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [ASL + OC]

Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction writing.

Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [Extended Audio Description + OC]

Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal [Extended Audio Description + OC]

Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction writing.

Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal

Judy-Lynn del Rey: The Galaxy Gal

Explore the story of a woman with dwarfism who revolutionized the world of science fiction writing.

Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history

Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history

This series showcases the lives and cultural contributions of historical figures with disabilities.

Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas

Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas

Grammy-lauded Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver a thrilling hour of rock and soul.

Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil Preview

Émigré: A Musical Drama with the NY Phil Preview

Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined [ASL]

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined [ASL]

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined [EAD + OC]

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined [EAD + OC]

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases her latest release Deeper Well.

Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly Preview

Great Performances at the Met: Madama Butterfly Preview

Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as Cio-Cio-San in her Met Opera debut.

Asmik Grigorian performs

Asmik Grigorian performs "Un bel di"

Asmik Grigorian performs "Un bel di" from "Madama Butterfly."

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

How Julia Alvarez conceived the story for her novel

How Julia Alvarez conceived the story for her novel "Afterlife"

"Afterlife" was Julia Alvarez's way of "[giving] voice to that landscape of aging."

Julia Alvarez on the female perspective in

Julia Alvarez on the female perspective in "In the Time of the Butterflies"

Julia Alvarez wanted to write about dictatorship from a female perspective for her second novel.

How Julia Alvarez brought truth to the Mirabal sisters in her novel

How Julia Alvarez brought truth to the Mirabal sisters in her novel "In the Time of the Butterflies"

Julia Alvarez brought the story of the assassination of the Mirabel sisters to life in her novel.

The true story behind

The true story behind "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents"

Julia Alvarez recounts the day she had to escape from the Dominican Republic with her family.

How Julia Alvarez was inspired by the working class

How Julia Alvarez was inspired by the working class

Julia Alvarez wrote about the interior lives of working class women.

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames [EAD + OC]

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames [EAD + OC]

Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (EAD + OC Trailer)

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (EAD + OC Trailer)

Preview the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames [ASL]

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames [ASL]

Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (ASL Trailer)

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (ASL Trailer)

Preview the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

Great Performances at the Met: La Rondine Preview

Great Performances at the Met: La Rondine Preview

Puccini's love story stars soprano Angel Blue as the French courtesan Magda.

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024

Enjoy this annual concert featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor with Lise Davidsen as soloist.

Angel Blue Performs

Angel Blue Performs "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta"

Angel Blue sings an excerpt of Magda's Act I aria, "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta."

When Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek in

When Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek in "10"

Blake Edwards cast Bo Derek as the "perfect woman" in his film "10."

When Blake Edwards gave filmmaker Rob Marshall his iconic viewfinder

When Blake Edwards gave filmmaker Rob Marshall his iconic viewfinder

Rob Marshall recounts the touching moment when Blake Edwards gifted him his viewfinder.

Blake Edwards' children reflect on their father

Blake Edwards' children reflect on their father

Jennifer and Geoffrey Edwards reminisce on their father.

How Paul Feig discovered directing by watching

How Paul Feig discovered directing by watching "The Pink Panther"

Paul Feig discovered directing by watching "The Pink Panther."

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 Preview

Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 Preview

Enjoy this annual concert featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor with Lise Davidsen as soloist.

Golden Mist Oval

Golden Mist Oval

THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist.

Barn in Snow Oval

Barn in Snow Oval

Big ol' country barn snuggled in the snow.

Falls in the Glen

Falls in the Glen

Visit this deep wooded valley with Bob Ross and get a double surprise!

Serenity

Serenity

Join Bob Ross beneath a huge old tree in the deep dark forest.


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Country Music

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