Season 2: Muse

See profiles of artisans, craftspeople and art projects at work in communities across our state.

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Jeremy Skidmore: RhinoLeap Productions

A UNCSA alumnus is using theatre to revitalize the community in Asheboro.

Jeremy Skidmore: RhinoLeap Productions

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Nina Kawar: Healing Art

In Marshall NC, Nina Kawar produces fragile and intricate art sculptures.

Nina Kawar: Healing Art

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Russell Smith: Historical Artist

Russell Smith portrays images in his paintings of two eras in history.

Russell Smith: Historical Artist

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12 Note MAP

A special program preserves heritage music while teaching students to play it.

12 Note MAP

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Art-o-Mat

Retired cigarette vending machines are refurbished to vend original art.

Art-o-Mat

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Lucas Meachem: Opera Singer

From rural NC to the world stage - meet opera singer Lucas Meachem.

Lucas Meachem: Opera Singer

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Sheltering Sky

The Triangle Wind Ensemble commissioned a special work to mark their 20th anniversary.

Sheltering Sky

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DREAMS of Wilmington

An inclusive program provides multi-discipline arts education to its students.

DREAMS of Wilmington

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Bryant Holsenbeck: Environmental Artist

An artist's eye-catching works spotlight a second message about saving our planet.

Bryant Holsenbeck: Environmental Artist

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The Black Light Project

A project created to challenge existing negative narratives of Black Males in media.

The Black Light Project

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Eddie Hamrick: Woodworker

A master woodworker shares the story of how his craft helped shape his life.

Eddie Hamrick: Woodworker

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One Knot at a Time: Medical Wigs

UNCSA students craft custom hand-tied wigs for medical patients in Winston-Salem.

One Knot at a Time: Medical Wigs

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We're Still Here

The Cherokee Chamber Singers & the NC Symphony create a unique work preserving heritage.

We're Still Here

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Mr. June Paints the Dome

Greensboro's public art scene gets a boost from an international artist.

Mr. June Paints the Dome

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Ginger Gehres: Scratchboard Artist

Ginger Gehres overcomes adversity by focusing on art.

Ginger Gehres: Scratchboard Artist

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Lasting Impressions: Creative Arts Therapy

Creative therapist Mindy Coleman uses music to underscore the power of art in her work.

Lasting Impressions: Creative Arts Therapy

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The Foundation Skatepark

The Foundation is a haven where graffiti artists and skaters can explore their creativity.

The Foundation Skatepark

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Carolina Manga Library

One woman's hobby has become a full-time business in helping people learn to read.

Carolina Manga Library

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Jaki Shelton Green: NC Poet Laureate

Meet NC's first African-American female poet laureate.

Jaki Shelton Green: NC Poet Laureate

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Shakespeare Summer Camp

A summer camp for high schoolers offers life lessons with a dash of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare Summer Camp

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Descalza

Lisbeth Carolina Arias is the owner of "Descalza", a latin american clothing line.

Descalza

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The FanDames Initiative

A group of women uses cosplay to help create community.

The FanDames Initiative