ART inc.
Art is central to the human experience. It can be a calming presence or a powerful tool for social change. It connects us and challenges us. It stokes our curiosity, invites us in, and shows us what’s possible. It’s everywhere we look, and sometimes invisible. “ART inc.” pulls back the curtain on the people and the process.
A Rhode Island PBS Original, “ART inc.” is a digital-first series plus a half-hour magazine-style broadcast exploring the art around us, from the traditional and iconic — music, performance, visual arts — to unexpected discoveries: the art of crafting reef to table sea salt, of the Chinese tea ceremony, of creating a prosthetic eye.
Latest Episode
“ART inc.” examines how art can impact the mental health of children. Teenagers get a podcasting platform, students see how something broken can be made stronger, the power of music amplifies youth voices, and weapons are turned into symbols for change. This episode is a part of the Finding Hope project, which was made possible by the generous support of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
Stories From ART inc.
The esteemed nephrologist did not collect art; he collected friends who were artists
The host of ‘Maria’s Portuguese Table’ on PBS teaches the art of sourcing and tasting ingredients
What it’s like to observe the recycling artist and his team as they bring trolls to life
Victoria Reed of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts says the Nazi dictator coveted ‘Portrait of a Man,’ which belonged to an Austrian couple at the outbreak of World War II. He didn’t get it
Sam Allerton Green Embraces the Idea of En Plein Air Artwork
Ellice Patterson’s Abilities Dance company opens doors for artists with and without disabilities
Traditional figurines from the Ayacucho region of Peru are made from potato pulp