ART inc.
Art is central to the human experience. It can be a calming presence or a powerful tool for social change. It connects us and challenges us. It stokes our curiosity, invites us in, and shows us what’s possible. It’s everywhere we look, and sometimes invisible. “ART inc.” pulls back the curtain on the people and the process.
A Rhode Island PBS Original, “ART inc.” is a digital-first series plus a half-hour magazine-style broadcast exploring the art around us, from the traditional and iconic — music, performance, visual arts — to unexpected discoveries: the art of crafting reef to table sea salt, of the Chinese tea ceremony, of creating a prosthetic eye.
Latest Episode
“ART inc.” examines how art can impact the mental health of children. Teenagers get a podcasting platform, students see how something broken can be made stronger, the power of music amplifies youth voices, and weapons are turned into symbols for change. This episode is a part of the Finding Hope project, which was made possible by the generous support of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
Stories From ART inc.
With pizza, mentorship, and a mic, Roberto Gonzalez and his student-led program give youth a voice—turning curiosity into confidence and classrooms into launchpads for global storytelling
With a sharp linocut tool and a wit to match, his clever artwork will ease you into a Rhode Island state of mind
From a “Hot Printing” class to running a thriving graphic design company, a Providence couple’s passion for design and their cultural roots have shaped their creative journey together
A unique collaboration between an artist, students from Bradley Schools and the Newport Art Museum
Step behind the counter at The Ice Cream Barn as they bring us inside their family-owned business
As Providence transforms, artists like Michael Townsend push back—turning a mall into home and raising the question: where can artists truly live and thrive?
ART inc. goes on a tour of Providence to see Brutalist buildings still standing, and those that have been demolished