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October 2026

In October, WETA Arts puts a spotlight on internationally renowned local sculptor Foon Sham, known for creating large-scale sculptures depicting organic forms made of wood blocks. Also, host Felicia Curry explores the city with D.C. Preservation League Executive Director Rebecca Miller to learn about what D.C.'s architecture can reveal about its history.

Foon Sham's large public art works peppers the Washington-area landscape, from the REI in North Bethesda, MD to Farragut North, from the Kreeger Museum in NW to Inova Hospital in Fairfax, VA.

He credits the Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington for helping him launch his career with a residency. The museum continues to support contemporary artists through shows and space, and also programs art opportunities for all.

The DC Preservation League only dates to 1971, but it researches and advocates for architectural history hundreds of years in the making. Learn more about DC's historic sites, historic site tours, and the basis for the layout of Washington DC, Pierre L'Enfant's city plan of 1790, and the plan to implement the L'Enfant plan detailed by the Senate, the McMillan Plan of 1902.

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WETA Arts

October 2026

Saturday
Oct 10

4:30 am

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Saturday
Oct 10

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Sunday
Oct 11

9:30 am

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Sunday
Oct 11

4:30 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Tuesday
Oct 13

2:30 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Saturday
Oct 17

4:30 am

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Monday
Oct 19

8:30 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Monday
Oct 19

9:30 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Tuesday
Oct 20

2:30 am

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Tuesday
Oct 20

2:30 am

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Tuesday
Oct 20

2:30 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Tuesday
Oct 20

4:30 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Saturday
Oct 24

3:30 am

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Sunday
Oct 25

1:31 am

29 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.
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WETA Arts

October 2026

Sunday
Oct 25

4:00 pm

30 Minutes

All-local arts and culture series features four short stories showcasing the creative arts scene in the Greater Washington area, with an emphasis on the artists and makers themselves; hosted by Felicia Curry.

September 2026

This September, WETA Arts returns with Regional Emmy Award-winning segments from the past seasons. Tour the National Museum of African American History & Culture’s exhibit “In Slavery’s Wake”, about the worldwide impact of European slavery and colonialism. Meet pianist Brian Ganz, who is on a quest to perform every single work composed by Frederic Chopin. And, stop by D.C.-based artist Jabari Jefferson's first solo museum exhibition, Sacred Spaces, at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, MD.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, on the corner of 14^th and Constitution Ave NW, is marking its 10^th anniversary with a weekend of celebration Sept 24-27, 2026. Visit any day of the week (with free timed-entry passes) or sign up for a tour.

While the National Philharmonic and Silver Spring-based pianist Brian Ganz completed their multi-year Chopin concert series, they have started a new collaboration with the Beethoven catalog. The Philharmonic's 2026-27 series runs from September to May, with renowned guest artists and symphonic masterpieces. Past performances, upcoming appearance information and more at BrianGanz.net.

WETA Arts host Felicia Curry with artist Jabari Jefferson at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum

Visit the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis MD, featuring the exhibition "She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory", curated by Martina Dodd. Jabari Jefferson's work “Who Is Edith Hern Fossett” is now in the permanent collection of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, VA. His website features a selection of his works.

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