WEDU Arts Plus

Season 1

This weekly arts and culture program focuses on the stories of the individuals and organizations that make West Central Florida such an artistically vibrant region.

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21 Episodes

  • Episode 101
    E1
    Episode 101A filmmaker reminds us of the magic of movies, an artist keeps his priorities straight, a countess reveals the real-life version of Downton Abbey, and a Tampa Bay artisan masters the recycled riff.
  • Episode 102
    E2
    Episode 102A compelling exhibition shows the human side of war, an artist takes masking tape to the next level, a printmaker's work brings constant surprises, and a Tampa Bay welder creates beauty from scrap metal.
  • Episode 103
    E3
    Episode 103Step into the avant-garde world of the Brothers Quay. Go behind the scenes with a rising artist. Discover the art of "Knuckleball" with director Ricki Stern. View graffiti art at the Morean Art Center's "Leave a Message" exhibition.
  • Episode 104
    E4
    Episode 104A photographer captures an underwater world, a man makes moves on Broadway, an artist takes a quirky look at life, and a once-in-a-lifetime collection exhibits in Tampa.
  • Episode 105
    E5
    Episode 105Glassblower Eric Meek crafts fragile works of art, a book celebrates the trees of the New York Botanical Garden, Tim Jaeger explores the emotion behind the brushstroke, and groundbreaking art from the 1980s gets an exhibition in Boston.
  • Episode 106
    E6
    Episode 106A photographer evokes memories of a time gone by, a famous painter's humble beginnings, an author whose first book inspired Downton Abbey, and Tarpon Spring museum celebrates the work of an expressionist.
  • Episode 107
    E7
    Episode 107Carlton Ward's conservation photography showcases Florida's unique ecosystem. Jaydan Moore deconstructs metal artifacts and reassembles them into works of art. François Girard shares the story behind Zarkana.
  • Episode 108
    E8
    Episode 108An animator whose work requires the skill and discipline of another time, a crash course in art history, a choreographer puts her life into her work, and a harpist's unconventional music career.
  • Episode 109
    E9
    Episode 109A photographer sees a canvas through his lens, a shining collection of work made with tinsel, a chef reveals the fine art of making sushi, and an enigmatic painter reflects on his 75-year career.
  • Episode 110
    E10
    Episode 110An Impressionist painter finds art in nature, a look at the early years of the circus, a musician with simple taste, and a furniture artisan with an ecological outlook.
  • Episode 111
    E11
    Episode 111Teens offer a glimpse into their private lives in "Project: Shattered Silence." Sculptor Judith Shea explores the human form. The Neon Museum of Las Vegas contains iconic signs. Luke Hillestad creates works inspired by master painters.
  • Episode 112
    E12
    Episode 112An artist uses company logos to create intricate patterns, an Oscar-nominated documentary takes on an important issue, a family home-turned-museum, and a local business transforms trash into treasure.
  • Episode 113
    E13
    Episode 113A comedian who turns adversity into triumph, a stage that rivals the show itself, an arts and culture center that bridges the Western and Eastern worlds, and an artist taps into his experiences of love, life, and death.
  • Episode 114
    E14
    Episode 114Exploring the life and work of a modern painter, mourning the loss of love, and discovering where art meets agriculture. An artist continues to push his limits.
  • Episode 115
    E15
    Episode 115An artist who paints using unique materials, a theater that focuses on art that reflects life, a famous ship serves a new purpose, and a painter who doesn't let his disability get in the way of his art.
  • Episode 116
    E16
    Episode 116A way to try local culinary flavors on the go, a renowned violinist who made his mark during the Cold War, the iconic Hollywood sign comes to life, and we meet a national jump rope champion.
  • Episode 117
    E17
    Episode 117An unconventional piano player, the past and present through photography, the people who helped bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel waltz to life, and a painter who prefers to stick to the basics.
  • Episode 118
    E18
    Episode 118An artist creates a spark in St. Pete, a photographer shows that the past is just an arm's length away, a dance company puts Haitian heritage front-and-center, and modern technology connects people with centuries-old artwork.
  • Episode 119
    E19
    Episode 119We learn about the charms of antiques dealing, we see how dance pushes boundaries, we observe how crochet brings portraits to life, and we meet a sculptor who finds inspiration in a long-ago era.
  • Episode 120
    E20
    Episode 120A class that allows actors to refine and refresh their skills, we get a deeper understanding of man's best friend, a telescope gives people a celestial light show, and we meet a showgirl-turned-painter.
  • Episode 121
    E21
    Episode 121We find out what it takes to turn fire and glass into beautiful sculptures, we see where junk meets imagination, an exhibition bridges art and fashion through history, and we learn how food can be fused with art.

 

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