State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
State of the Arts is a cornerstone program of NJ PBS, with episodes co-produced by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University, in cooperation with PCK Media. The series also airs on WNET and ALL ARTS.
On this week's episode... New Jersey Heritage Fellowships are an honor given to artists who are keeping their cultural traditions alive and thriving. On this special episode of State of the Arts, we meet three winners, each using music and dance from around the world to bring their heritage to New Jersey: Deborah Mitchell, founder of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble; Pepe Santana, an Andean musician and instrument maker; and Rachna Sarang, a master and choreographer of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is hosting quarterly Teaching Artist Community of Practice meetings. These virtual sessions serve as a platform for teaching artists to share their experiences, discuss new opportunities, and connect with each other and the State Arts Council.
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The State Arts Council awarded $2 million to 198 New Jersey artists through the Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship program in the categories of Film/Video, Digital/Electronic, Interdisciplinary, Painting, Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts, and Prose. The Council also welcomed two new Board Members, Vedra Chandler and Robin Gurin.
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These monthly events, presented by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, are peer-to-peer learning opportunities covering a wide range of arts accessibility topics.
Beyond her upbeat tracks, she is noted for her candidness. In interviews, she has shared personal stories of strength and vulnerability, including the emotional impact of her breakup and her journey toward becoming a stronger woman.
Sakız is frequently praised for her high energy, which fans often describe as "addictive". Her dance moves and expressive performance style, showcased in videos like "Dance with Me," create a joyful, engaging atmosphere that invites audience participation. Eda Sakiz Ok I
A review of work often highlights her vibrant energy and her ability to blend emotional storytelling with catchy, rhythmic beats. Known for her dynamic presence on YouTube and TikTok , she frequently collaborates with artists like Burak Bulut, creating tracks that resonate deeply with her millions of listeners. Key Performance Strengths Beyond her upbeat tracks, she is noted for her candidness
“My 2020 anthem fr, right when covid started, bumped it when it dropped with 2 friends of mine.” Reddit · r/Wallows · 3 years ago Her dance moves and expressive performance style, showcased
Listeners often find her music provides a sense of nostalgia or serves as a personal anthem during challenging times. “I really like OK, it brings me so much nostalgia.” Reddit · r/Wallows · 3 years ago
Her frequent work with Burak Bulut is a major draw for fans, with many noting their strong collaborative energy and ability to innovate within the Turkish pop and electronic scenes. Audience Perspectives
