Season 8

Explore the process of creation through collaboration and examines what it’s like to be an artist. This documentary series uses visual arts, dance, music and culture to pique curiosity and inspire viewers.

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Arts in Context

The Grit of Soul

Shen Jun’s dance piece, The Grit of Soul, reflect his feelings as an immigrant to the U.S.

The Grit of Soul

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Arts in Context

Lift the Heart

Anu Naimpally started Austin Dance India to bring her unique dance culture to Texas.

Lift the Heart

Video thumbnail: Arts in Context Oh Snap My Alien Children Are Trying to Kill Me

Arts in Context

Oh Snap My Alien Children Are Trying to Kill Me

Artist and teacher Zell Miller empowers kids to tell their own stories in their own ways.

Oh Snap My Alien Children Are Trying to Kill Me

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Arts in Context

Migrant Kids

Named in honor of their migrant worker parents, Migrant Kids are a new face of indie rock.

Migrant Kids

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Arts in Context

Let All The Children Boogie

The kids of Barton Hills Choir have performed on some of the biggest stages in the world.

Let All The Children Boogie

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Arts in Context

Plastic Planet

Artist Calder Kamin uses plastic bags to create her ecofriendly, otherworldly sculptures.

Plastic Planet

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Arts in Context

A Girl Named Sue

Christine Hoang pulled from her most personal experiences to write A Girl Named Sue.

A Girl Named Sue

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Arts in Context

Magna Carda

The story of Austin’s premiere rap group, Magna Carda, and the obstacles they overcame.

Magna Carda