Arts and Music

WETA Arts

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.

New episode airs April 14.

WETA Arts March 2025

26m 34s

Rock on with WETA Arts at 7DrumCity, the multifaceted D.C. community music hub. Meet 7DrumCity founder Miles Ryan and Emily Goodman, producer of Flashband, a “speed dating” program for musicians. Follow along as a new grunge-soul-EDM fusion band called Death Club 7 forms, rehearses and finally rocks the sold-out Flashband showcase at Pearl Street Warehouse on DC’s Wharf.

Episodes

  • WETA Arts March 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WETA Arts March 2025

    S12 E6 - 26m 34s

    Rock on with WETA Arts at 7DrumCity, the multifaceted D.C. community music hub. Meet 7DrumCity founder Miles Ryan and Emily Goodman, producer of Flashband, a “speed dating” program for musicians. Follow along as a new grunge-soul-EDM fusion band called Death Club 7 forms, rehearses and finally rocks the sold-out Flashband showcase at Pearl Street Warehouse on DC’s Wharf.

  • WETA Arts February 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    WETA Arts February 2025

    S12 E5 - 28m 49s

    Tour the National Museum of African American History & Culture’s new exhibit, “In Slavery’s Wake”, which focuses on the worldwide impact of European slavery and colonialism. Next, enjoy host Felicia Curry’s visit to the home of mezzo-soprano opera superstar Denyce Graves. Finally, meet Silver Spring pianist Brian Ganz, who is on a quest to perform every single work composed by Frederick Chopin.

  • 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 April 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: WETA Arts April 2025

    S12 E7 - 30s

    This month on WETA Arts, learn about the resilience of the D.C. theater community. First, visit Rorschach Theatre, which has been surprising audiences with performances in unusual locations since 1999. Also, host Felicia Curry takes viewers behind the scenes of her own life as a local performer as she prepares for a cabaret performance.

  • Preview: WETA Arts March 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: WETA Arts March 2025

    S12 E6 - 30s

    Rock on with WETA Arts at 7DrumCity, the multifaceted D.C. community music hub. Meet 7DrumCity founder Miles Ryan and Emily Goodman, producer of Flashband, a “speed dating” program for musicians. Follow along as a new grunge-soul-EDM fusion band called Death Club 7 forms, rehearses and finally rocks the sold-out Flashband showcase at Pearl Street Warehouse on DC’s Wharf.

  • "In Slavery’s Wake" is a Groundbreaking New Exhibit at the Smithsonian NMAAHC: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "In Slavery’s Wake" is a Groundbreaking New Exhibit at the Smithsonian NMAAHC

    S12 E5 - 8m 4s

    Join WETA Arts host Felicia Curry as she explores "In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World," a groundbreaking new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. This powerful exhibit explores the lasting impact of slavery and the ways in which Black communities around the world have fought for freedom, resilience, and self-determination.

  • Meet the Man on a Journey to Perfect Frédéric Chopin's Music: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Meet the Man on a Journey to Perfect Frédéric Chopin's Music

    S12 E5 - 9m 42s

    As part of the "Extreme Chopin" series at the Music Center at Strathmore, pianist Brian Ganz is on a journey to perform Frédéric Chopin's complete works—sharing the beauty, mystery, and emotional depth of the composer’s music. In this interview with WETA Arts host Felicia Curry, Ganz reflects on his lifelong connection to Chopin.

  • Preview: WETA Arts February 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: WETA Arts February 2025

    S12 E5 - 30s

    Tour the National Museum of African American History & Culture’s new exhibit, “In Slavery’s Wake”, which focuses on the worldwide impact of European slavery and colonialism. Next, enjoy host Felicia Curry’s visit to the home of mezzo-soprano opera superstar Denyce Graves. Finally, meet Silver Spring pianist Brian Ganz, who is on a quest to perform every single work composed by Frederick Chopin.

  • Denyce Graves: From DC Roots to Opera Icon: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Denyce Graves: From DC Roots to Opera Icon

    S12 E5 - 9m 7s

    Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves has graced the world’s greatest opera stages—but her journey began in Washington, D.C. WETA Arts host Felicia Curry sits down with Graves at her Maryland farm to discuss her path from gospel singing in Ward 8 to international stardom, the mentors who shaped her, and her mission to elevate hidden voices through the Denyce Graves Foundation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

Schedule

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    WETA Arts: TVSS: Staple

    WETA Arts

    April 2025

    Wednesday
    Apr 9

    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

    April 2025

    Monday
    Apr 14

    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

    April 2025

    Monday
    Apr 14

    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

    April 2025

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    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

    April 2025

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    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

    April 2025

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    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

    April 2025

    Tuesday
    Apr 15

    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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