Get Permission to Stare with Jim Campbell's Art
Spark follows the development of Jim Campbell's series of works, which focuses on people with physical disabilities. Original air date: May 2003.
Jul 28, 2011
KQED: Spark Art Video Podcast
Spark is about San Francisco Bay Area artists and arts organizations -- it is a weekly television show on KQED 9, an educational outreach program and a Web site at www.kqed.org/spark. The Spark Podcast includes segments from the show and is released weekly.
Episodes
Get a Tour the Kramlich's Private Art Collection
Spark gets an inside look at the private collection of film- and video-based art in the home of the Kramlichs. Original air date: April 2003.
Jul 21, 2011
See How Kaleid is Revitalizing San Jose's Downtown Area
Spark visits San Jose's gallery, Kaleid, and learns about the art scene there. Original air date: June 2007.
Jul 14, 2011
Learn About the Art Business with Charles Linder
Spark gets an an insider's perspective on the art business with artist Charles Linder, who formerly owned Lincart gallery. Original air date: September 2003.
Jul 07, 2011
Travel the Silk Road with Ballet Afsaneh
Spark experiences the dance traditions of Central Asia come alive when Ballet Afsaneh takes the stage. Original air date: July 2007.
May 12, 2011
Learn More About Shailja Patel's Migritude
Visit Kenyan-born Indian American Shailja Patel as she works on her one-woman show, "Migritude." Original air date: March 2007.
May 05, 2011
Visit the Studio of Legendary Sound Duo Matmos
Find out how sound duo Matmos create their unique sound environments -- you may be surprised. Original air date: May 2006.
Apr 28, 2011
See How Joe Mangrum Juxtaposes Nature with Technology
See how natural found objects are juxtaposed with pieces of technology in Joe Mangrum's design sculptures. Original air date: July 2006.
Apr 21, 2011
Artists' Interpretations of the Seder Plate
Check out the Contemporary Jewish Museum and their invitational exhibition showcasing artists' interpretations of the seder plate. Original air date: April 2009.
Apr 14, 2011
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Meet artists in the Djerassi Resident Artists Program who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Original air date: March 2006.
Mar 24, 2011
Spark: de Young Museum: Web Extra
This Web extra discusses how the art is arranged at the de Young Museum. Original release: March 2006.
Mar 17, 2011
Spark: de Young Museum
Spark visits the de Young Museum when it re-opened its doors in 2005. And we meet artist Sharon Virtue. Original air date: March 2006.
Mar 10, 2011
Spark: Catherine Wagner
View Catherine Wagner's stark, pristine images presenting new perspectives on science, nature and material culture. Original air date: January 2005.
Mar 03, 2011
Spark: Ben Wood
Go on a photo shoot with video artist Ben Wood to retrieve a centuries-old mural in the Mission Dolores. Original air date: January 2005.
Feb 24, 2011
Spark: Andrew Kleindolph
Enter the world of electronic sculpture artist Andrew Kleindolph who constructs machines that defy logic or function. Original air date: April 2006.
Feb 17, 2011
Spark: Walter Savage
Get a front row seat at Yoshi's Jazz House to see jazz bassist Walter Savage. Original air date: August 2006.
Feb 10, 2011
Spark: Mitra Fabian
See how sculptor Mitra Fabian explores the abnormal using mundane materials. Original air date: July 2007.
Feb 03, 2011
Spark: Larry Reed from Shadowlight
Catch master shadow puppeteer Larry Reed behind-the-scenes of a traditional Balinese tale in which he plays 40 different characters. Original air date: January 2004.
Jan 27, 2011
Spark: Caleb Duarte
Head to the beach with Caleb Duarte as he gathers materials for a solo show in San Francisco's Jack Fischer Gallery. Original air date: April 2007.
Jan 13, 2011
Spark: Jesus Aguilar
Explore language through technology with conceptual video artist Jesus Aguilar. Original air date: May 2007.
Jan 06, 2011
Spark: Kathy Aoki
See how visual artist Kathy Aoki uses teddy bears and lip gloss in her feminist works. Original air date: May 2007.
Dec 02, 2010
Spark: Adam5100
Learn the art of layering with Adam5100, who has become a leading stencil artist. Original air date: April 2007.
Nov 18, 2010
Spark: David Hevel
Get fierce with sculptor David Hevel and his outrageous animal creations inspired by pop icons. Original air date: April 2007.
Nov 11, 2010
Spark: Todd Hido
Find out where Todd Hido is lurking to capture his eerie twilight photographs of quiet neighborhoods. Original air date: April 2006.
Nov 04, 2010
Spark: Del Sol String Quartet
See how the Del Sol String Quartet collaborates with contemporary chamber composers. Original air date: April 2007.
Oct 28, 2010
Spark: Kate Pocrass
Get on the bus with Kate Pocrass for her "Mundane Journeys" in which unique observations of the city are realized. Original air date: April 2006.
Oct 21, 2010
Spark: Scott Snibbe
Be mesmerized by Scott Snibbe's wall-sized electronic installations that come alive from touch, breath and motion. Original air date: April 2005.
Oct 14, 2010
Spark: Elderhostel Tiburon American Music Program
Learn to sing the blues with seniors in Elderhostel's Tiburon American Music Program. Original air date: April 2005.
Oct 07, 2010
Spark: Jonathon Keats
See the world through fresh eyes with conceptual artist Jonathon Keats as he attempts to look for God in a Petrie dish. Original air date: March 2005.
Sep 30, 2010
Spark: Richard Deutsch
Sculptor Richard Deutsch creates monumental works built to outlast us all. Original air date: July 2003.
Sep 23, 2010