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WETA Arts, a local program from WETA, celebrates the visual and performing arts in the DC area. This magazine-style program presents a variety of stories, profiles, and discussions, introducing emerging and established artists alike.

WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season

55m 9s

Celebrate the holidays with the 5th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season. A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 15 area choral groups.

Episodes

  • WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season

    S12 E4 - 55m 9s

    Celebrate the holidays with the 5th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season. A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 15 area choral groups.

  • WETA Arts November 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WETA Arts November 2024

    S12 E3 - 28m 52s

    WETA Arts, hosted by Felicia Curry, celebrates Veterans Day by visiting the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill team. Plus, Washington’s leading interactive art museum, ARTECHOUSE, offers an interactive exhibition revealing parts of the ocean invisible to the human eye. Curry also meets Helen Chason, director of the Kreeger Museum, for a guided tour of its iconic collection of artworks.

  • WETA Arts October 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WETA Arts October 2024

    S12 E2 - 28m 47s

    WETA Arts spotlights the Netherlands Carillon, a nine-story-high musical instrument gifted by the Netherlands after World War II. Host Felicia Curry also explores the Brutalist architecture in the D.M.V. with Deane Madsen, founder of the site BrutalistDC.com. Curry also tours the city in search of murals by and for the Latino community.

  • WETA Arts September 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WETA Arts September 2024

    S12 E1 - 27m 26s

    WETA Arts host Felicia Curry presents the inclusive mission of founder Lisa Lewis’ Omnium Circus, sits down with the National Portrait Gallery’s director Kim Sajet for a conversation about which historical figures deserve recognition for their significant contributions, and tours the Folger Shakespeare Library’s exciting new wing.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season

    S12 E4 - 30s

    Celebrate the holidays with the 5th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season. A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 15 area choral groups.

  • Experience the Ocean's Twilight Zone at ARTECHOUSE: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Experience the Ocean's Twilight Zone at ARTECHOUSE

    S12 E3 - 9m 25s

    Dive beneath the waves and explore the mysteries of the ocean’s twilight zone right in Washington, DC! Join host Felicia Curry as she takes you into ARTECHOUSE’s groundbreaking digital exhibition, where cutting-edge technology brings the wonders of the deep ocean to life.

  • Preview: WETA Arts November 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: WETA Arts November 2024

    S12 E3 - 30s

    WETA Arts, hosted by Felicia Curry, celebrates Veterans Day by visiting the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill team. Plus, Washington’s leading interactive art museum, ARTECHOUSE, offers an interactive exhibition revealing parts of the ocean invisible to the human eye. Curry also meets Helen Chason, director of the Kreeger Museum, for a guided tour of its iconic collection of artworks.

  • Go Behind the Scenes with the US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Go Behind the Scenes with the US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team

    S12 E3 - 9m 51s

    Experience the unmatched skill and discipline of the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team! Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she takes you behind the scenes at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, where these airmen practice breathtakingly synchronized drills and ceremonial routines. With rigorous training and a commitment to “Honor with Dignity,” the drill team performs around the world.

  • The Kreeger Museum Offers a Unique Art Experience in Washington DC: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Kreeger Museum Offers a Unique Art Experience in Washington DC

    S12 E3 - 7m 7s

    Explore the rich legacy of David and Carmen Kreeger, art patrons who transformed their private collection into one of DC’s hidden cultural treasures -— the Kreeger Museum. Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she tours this iconic museum, originally the Kreegers’ home, which houses masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and renowned DC artists like Sam Gilliam and Gene Davis.

  • Explore Washington DC’s Brutalist Architecture: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Explore Washington DC’s Brutalist Architecture

    S12 E2 - 8m 38s

    Felicia Curry, host of WETA Arts, meets with Dean Madson, founder of Brutalist DC, to uncover the beauty and significance of DC’s iconic brutalist buildings. From the towering FBI Building to the historic L'Enfant Plaza, join us as we explore the raw concrete structures that define downtown DC and beyond.

  • The Colorful World of Latino Murals in Washington DC: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Colorful World of Latino Murals in Washington DC

    S12 E2 - 7m 58s

    Join Felicia Curry, host of WETA Arts, as she delves into the colorful world of DC’s Latino mural scene with Hola Cultura, an organization dedicated to celebrating Latino arts and culture. Felicia meets with Christine McDonald and Yana Rees Zapata to explore iconic murals like the Unity Mural, a symbol of community and unity painted in 1982, and “America Discovers Itself” in Columbia Heights.

  • Discover the Magic of the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, VA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Discover the Magic of the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, VA

    S12 E2 - 9m 53s

    Step into the enchanting world of the Netherlands Carillon, a stunning 127-ton bell structure in Arlington, VA. Host Felicia Curry explores the history, significance, and mesmerizing performances of this extraordinary instrument with musician Ed Nasser. The Carillon was a heartfelt gift from the Dutch people to America, commemorating the Netherlands' liberation from Nazi occupation during WWII.

  • Preview: WETA Arts October 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: WETA Arts October 2024

    S12 E2 - 41s

    WETA Arts spotlights the Netherlands Carillon, a nine-story-high musical instrument gifted by the Netherlands after World War II. Host Felicia Curry also explores the Brutalist architecture in the D.M.V. with Deane Madsen, founder of the site BrutalistDC.com. Curry also tours the city in search of murals by and for the Latino community.

  • Explore the Rich History of the National Portrait Gallery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Explore the Rich History of the National Portrait Gallery

    S12 E1 - 8m 36s

    Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she speaks with museum director Kim Sajet about the gallery’s most notable collections, including portraits of historical figures like George Washington, Pocahontas, and John Lewis. Discover how portraiture has shifted from paintings and engravings to video art, and how the museum has grown to tell the stories of underrepresented groups.

  • Preview: WETA Arts September 2024: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: WETA Arts September 2024

    S12 E1 - 30s

    WETA Arts host Felicia Curry presents the inclusive mission of founder Lisa Lewis’ Omnium Circus, sits down with the National Portrait Gallery’s director Kim Sajet for a conversation about which historical figures deserve recognition for their significant contributions, and tours the Folger Shakespeare Library’s exciting new wing.

  • Omnium Circus Reimagines the Circus for Everyone: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Omnium Circus Reimagines the Circus for Everyone

    S12 E1 - 7m 23s

    WETA Arts host Felicia Curry introduces Omnium Circus, a groundbreaking, inclusive circus experience created by Lisa Lewis. Omnium, meaning "of all," embraces diversity, with 40% of its performers and staff living with disabilities. From aerialists to clowns, Omnium proves that everyone can shine under the big top.

Schedule

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    December Songs of the Season

    Tuesday
    Dec 24

    1 Hour

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    December Songs of the Season

    Tuesday
    Dec 24

    1 Hour

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    December Songs of the Season

    Tuesday
    Dec 24

    1 Hour

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    December Songs of the Season

    Wednesday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    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.
  • Image
    WETA Arts: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    December Songs of the Season

    Wednesday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    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.
  • Image
    WETA Arts: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    December Songs of the Season

    Wednesday
    Dec 25

    1 Hour

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    December Songs of the Season

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    1 Hour

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    Monday
    Dec 30

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    Tuesday
    Dec 31

    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.
  • Image
    WETA Arts: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    Tuesday
    Dec 31

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    Monday
    Jan 6

    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: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    Tuesday
    Jan 7

    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.
  • Image
    WETA Arts: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    Tuesday
    Jan 7

    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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