Nadia Brown discovers many real-world ways creative solutions help, heal and raise up individuals and communities. Recent government initiatives designed to assist the creative sector are also explored.

How did the arts become partisan? And why are certain types of art censored or politicized? Host Nadia Brown asks these questions with a historical deep dive to find out why political funding for the arts is still considered controversial.

Nadia Brown talks about the devastating impact Covid 19 had on the creative economy. Nadia connects with arts workers around the country as they discuss their personal experiences of unemployment and lack of government aid.

How do we define and preserve our American Culture? This episode delves into the importance of a Secretary of Arts and Culture and ponders why the US has never appointed one.

Nadia Brown delves into the Billion dollar business of the arts and the massive impact of the creative sector on the economy. Plus how the artistic ecosystem is responsible for the success of so many ancillary businesses and a chat with Dr. Michael Seman.

Time is the enemy in this documentary adventure in no-budget filmmaking. Trek to Brazil with Britt Harris and Molly Elizabeth Parker for the making of Ale Paschoalini’s next feature film Raízes. Will artistry prevail as the crew grapples with the elements in this surprisingly funny, high-pressure, race against the clock?

For this exceptional recital at the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Camille and Julie Berthollet are accompanied by the pianist Guillaume Vincent and the Ensemble Appassionato, directedby Mathieu Herzog.

(2013) Michael Granberry, Darnell Williams, Rick Solomon. A look at creative fields that are outside the traditional definition of “art.” "The Art of Animation" profiles an artist who has been animating with stop motion since the age of 10, an expert in real time animation technologies and an artist whose company still practices traditional hand-drawn 2D animation.

(2013) Tricia Alley, Mitch Harris. "The Art of Mixology" profiles an entrepreneur who creates cutting edge cocktails using unique herbs and seasonal ingredients, a Barber Shop that serves prohibition style martinis and a woman who has turned her passion for mixology into a successful career.

(2013) Zulu. Profiles of two artists with different specialties – medical tattoos and tribal tattoos.

We travel to different parts of the country, showcasing unique styles from a performance of acrobatic and modern dance movement set on a building. To a teacher who shows her students a unique fusion of ballet, modern and African movements.

“The Art Of” explores creative fields that fall outside the traditional definition of art. “The Art Of: Comedy” serves up the laughs with looks at three distinct areas of comedy. We’ll show you what it takes to do stand-up with Maria Bamford, Melinda Hill and others at the Tiger Lily show, record a special podcast with Bill Burr, Al Madrigal and more from the All Things Comedy network, and explore the art of improvisation with the world-famous Groundlings improv group.

Miller hunts for art for a hard-to-please New York City socialite while Carol Lee tries to bring in big money at the country’s top art show for photography.

The millionaire owner of a juicing empire hires Carol Lee and Miller to fill the walls of his New York City office – including a very specific request for the restroom.

A wealthy and eccentric Las Vegas couple calls in Carol Lee and Miller to help replace the bad art that came with their lavish new home.

Fine art advisors Carol Lee Brosseau and Miller Gaffney are hired by TV star Mario Lopez to commission a piece of art inspired by Mario’s new brand of tequila.

(2014)“The Art Of: Burlesque” looks at the sultry style of artists who are revolutionizing the provocative and powerful world of burlesque with their acrobatic exhibitions, captivating cabaret and intimate photography of fearless performers.