About this season
A new half-hour program showcases some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, costume designers, among many others -- who show us how they turn their visions of the world into art.
Episodes (5)
1. World of Writers
Aired 23 March 2021 • 26 min
Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.
2. Visionaries of the Arts
Aired 2 April 2021 • 26 min
What does it take to make it to the top? In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we speak to visionaries recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, and others share what it takes to achieve excellence.
3. Women of Wonder
Aired 16 April 2021 • 26 min
“Beyond the CANVAS” honors five trailblazing women in the arts. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” the legendary Dolly Parton, Julie Andrews, and other creators show us how the road to success wasn’t just one they walked, but one they paved themselves.
4. Making the Moment
Aired 25 June 2021 • 26 min
What does it mean to deliver “a message with the music”? Sit down with Black musicians who bridge story and sound. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” the musical ensemble Ranky Tanky, singer Rhiannon Giddens and others share their belief in the power of music to honor the past and inspire the future.
5. Modern Mexico
Aired 9 July 2021 • 26 min
We hear from some of Mexico’s most prominent figures, including “Roma” star and activist Yalitza Aparicio and chef Gabriela Cámara. This episode highlights Mexico’s emergence as a global arts center and shares updates on how some of the country’s creative innovators are surviving amid the COVID-19 pandemic.