Beyond The Canvas

All Episodes 2020 - 2022

  • 2018-01-13T03:30:00Zs at 2018-01-13T03:30:00Z on PBS
  • 2020-07-24T02:30:00Z
  • 26m
  • 6h 4m (14 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
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.

14 episodes

Series Premiere

2020-07-24T02:30:00Z

1x01 Making the Music

Series Premiere

1x01 Making the Music

  • 2020-07-24T02:30:00Z26m

Making it as a musician takes talent, ambition, grit and a good bit of luck. In the first episode of Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with icons Bruce Springsteen, Reba McEntire and others to talk about some of their most vulnerable moments.

2020-07-31T02:30:00Z

1x02 Taking the Stage

1x02 Taking the Stage

  • 2020-07-31T02:30:00Z26m

Ultimate creative bravery is putting your work on the theater stage in front of a live audience. It takes courage and an acceptance of artistic vulnerability. In this episode of Beyond the CANVAS, we speak to some of theater’s brightest stars. Multi-talented Lin-Manuel Miranda, acclaimed actor Bryan Cranston and others share their passion for the theater.

2020-08-07T02:30:00Z

1x03 Finding Joy

1x03 Finding Joy

  • 2020-08-07T02:30:00Z26m

What does it take to be truly happy? For many artists taking the stage, or singing their heart out, is what brings them ultimate joy. In our third episode of ​Beyond the CANVAS, we look at the emotional motivation that pushes some artists to chase their dream and leads others to decide to give it up.

Season Finale

2020-08-14T02:30:00Z

1x04 Making Movie Magic

Season Finale

1x04 Making Movie Magic

  • 2020-08-14T02:30:00Z26m

On the Oscar Awards edition of ​Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with winners and nominees to talk about their craft and commitment to storytelling. What does it take to execute a unique artistic vision? Creators behind films like ​Black Panther and ​Free Solo share secrets to their success, and we also hear from comedy duo Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Season Premiere

2021-03-24T02:30:00Z

2x01 World of Writers

Season Premiere

2x01 World of Writers

  • 2021-03-24T02:30:00Z26m

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.

2021-04-03T02:30:00Z

2x02 Visionaries of the Arts

2x02 Visionaries of the Arts

  • 2021-04-03T02:30:00Z26m

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.

2021-04-17T02:30:00Z

2x03 Women of Wonder

2x03 Women of Wonder

  • 2021-04-17T02:30:00Z26m

“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.

2021-06-26T02:30:00Z

2x04 Making the Moment

2x04 Making the Moment

  • 2021-06-26T02:30:00Z26m

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.

Season Finale

2021-07-10T02:30:00Z

2x05 Modern Mexico

Season Finale

2x05 Modern Mexico

  • 2021-07-10T02:30:00Z26m

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.

Season Premiere

2022-05-10T02:30:00Z

3x01 All Around Us

Season Premiere

3x01 All Around Us

  • 2022-05-10T02:30:00Z26m

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas celebrates artists who prove that art does not just exist on a stage, screen, or page. Art truly is in every part of our lives. We look at pathfinders from women big wave surfers to Latino baseball pioneers.

2022-05-19T02:30:00Z

3x02 Art: Innovated

3x02 Art: Innovated

  • 2022-05-19T02:30:00Z26m

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas celebrates the spirit of innovation. We feature artists and creators who are pushing the boundaries of their own art forms. Conversations include comedian Ziwe and recent Grammy-winner Arooj Aftab.

Season Finale

2022-06-01T02:30:00Z

3x03 Art: To Change the World

Season Finale

3x03 Art: To Change the World

  • 2022-06-01T02:30:00Z26m

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas examines art’s power as a social force. It can uncover hidden history, advocate for good, and change the world. We hear from Academy award-winning actor Riz Ahmed and portrait photographer Jess T. Dugan.

2022-09-23T02:30:00Z

3x04 Art: Black Women Lead

3x04 Art: Black Women Lead

  • 2022-09-23T02:30:00Z26m

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas celebrates the enormous artistic contributions of Black women.

2022-12-13T03:30:00Z

3x05 Art: The Power of Words

3x05 Art: The Power of Words

  • 2022-12-13T03:30:00Z26m

In this episode, Beyond the Canvas features those who explore their experiences through writing.

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