Arts

The rich tradition of music, arts and the theater on the prairie.

Herd About the Prairie: A Virtual Art Stampede Regional artists have transformed a herd of gray fiberglass vison figures into vibrant works of art. Prairie Public followed the artists through the process of designing, creating and completing the bison to create a documentary that celebrates the history of our region and this unique public arts project. Prairie Public produced the documentary in partnership with the Lake Agassiz Arts Council. To learn more, visit www.herdabouttheprairie.org.

Fish Decoys: Folk Art Beneath the Ice Rooted in the ancient tradition of spearfishing, fish decoys were most likely first used thousands of years ago on a frozen lake somewhere in Asia. Host Mark Greenig travels from community to community through the Minnesota lake country, talking with carvers young and old, hearing their stories and learning about their craft. Meet carvers Lawrence Bethel, John Jenson, Jay McEvers and many others as they share their craft in this special look into an original American folkart.

Scandinavian Traditions Scandinavian Traditions takes a nostalgic look at childhood memories and family traditions and shows us that there is more to being Scandinavian than Ole and Lena jokes -- this heritage is something to celebrate! This colorful Prairie Public Television documentary documents how Scandinavian communities are preserving their ethnic identity. Scandinavian Traditions documents how Scandinavian artists are preserving their ethnic identity and harks back to Grandma in the kitchen through the rich Nordic food traditions.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Visit PBS Online

To locate the web sites that accompany many of your favorite PBS programs carried on Prairie Public, log on to www.pbs.org.

Visit NPR Online

To learn more about the stories heard on All Things Considered, Marketplace, and Morning Edition with Bob Edwards, visit www.npr.org.

Home   Newsroom   About   Support PPB   Television   Radio   Education   Community/Events   Online Store   Contact Us