Join the circus this week on #StateoftheArtsNJ!

This Week's Broadcasts

This week on #StateoftheArtsNJ, meet the Trenton Circus Squad—a mix of city and suburban kids working under a Big Top to put a smile on audience faces.

Also on this week's episode, the artist duo Komar and Melamid. In the USSR, they rebelled against the regime through satire and parody. And, Heather Palecek’s solargraphs are taken with simple pinhole box cameras. She returns to them months or even years later to see what her collaboration with nature has produced.

NJ PBS

Thurs, 5/9 @ 11:30 pm

Sat, 5/11 @ 7:30 pm

WNET Thirteen

Sun, 5/12 @ 11:30 am

ALL ARTS

Mon, 5/13 @ 10:30 am & 3:30 pm

Wed, 5/15 @ 10 am & 3 pm

National Photography Month

Rita Dove sits onstage. She wears a gold-colored suit and sits on a stool to read.

This month, we're focusing on New Jersey and its people through the lens of State of the Arts featured photographers.

Brian Rose is known for his images of architecture and for his photo books about the Lower East Side, the World Trade Center, and Berlin. He’s also published a book about Atlantic City, motivated by the election of Donald Trump in 2016. In this work, he takes a close look at the social and architectural legacy of the casino industry that dominates the historic shore town.

♡ SUPPORT ♡

Our team greatly appreciates support from our viewers—your gift helps State of the Arts spotlight the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond. Thank you!

Happening Now

Artworks Trenton presents A Story of Emotions, an exhibition of works by Alia Bensliman advocating for greater awareness of invisible illnesses, on view through May 24!

Our related story: Reciting Women, featuring Alia Bensliman

Century: 100 Years of Black Art at the Montclair Art Museum runs through July 7. The exhibition features work by 59 artists, including Willie Cole, Chakaia Booker, Joyce J. Scott, and Philemona Williamson.

Our related stories: Willie Cole, Chakaia Booker, Joyce J. Scott, Philemona Williamson

The Zimmerli Art Museum celebrates the centennial of renowned sculptor George Segal's birth with George Segal: Themes and Variations through July 31.

Read more on our blog!

Catch up on some of the best of State of the Arts

Wendy Red Star's work draws on pop culture, conceptual art, and her Native traditions, including her childhood on the Crow reservation in Montana.

Our 2019 story: Wendy Red Star

In the 1950s and early ’60s Leon Fleisher (1928-2020) was at the top of his field, making a spectacular Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 14. But at the age of 36 he injured his right hand, and for the next 30 years played only works for the left hand.

Our 2001 story: Leon Fleisher

Did you know you can watch our past features online? You can catch all of our stories and full documentaries on our Youtube channel and website, or on PBS.org.

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, too! We post special behind-the-scenes content and sneak peaks into new episodes, plus current arts events happening around the state.

Pictured: Mark Morris Dance Group

Share This Email

....going on location with New Jersey's most creative people!

Producers Circle:

Pheasant Hill Foundation

Philip E. Lian & Joan L. Mueller

in memory of

Judith McCartin Scheide

Peter A. Benoliel & Willo Carey

Monica & Carlos Camin

Melanie & John Clarke

Elizabeth G. Christopherson

Hella & Scott McVay

The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, encouraging excellence and public engagement in the arts since 1966, is proud to co-produce State of the Arts with Stockton University, New Jersey's distinctive public university, in cooperation with PCK Media.

Additional support is provided by: Friends of State of the Arts