MUSE

Recognized with 7 regional Emmy Awards, MUSE: The Arts Show shines a light on the artists, artisans, & art programs across our state. From the mountains to the coast, the MUSE team seeks out the creators who are honoring NC’s artistic heritage & traditions, showcases the innovators taking art into the future, & shares the stories of art’s impact on each & every one of us - & you’ve got the best seat in the house!

NC native poet Tyree Daye shares his award winning book River Hymns about his childhood in the south

NC native poet Tyree Daye shares his award winning book River Hymns about his childhood in the south
World renowned muralist Mr. June paints amazing art at Greensboro's Mitchell Water Treatment Plant

World renowned muralist Mr. June paints amazing art at Greensboro's Mitchell Water Treatment Plant
Start Of Cool is a summer camp in Durham that provides hands-on Jazz Education for students.

Start Of Cool is a summer camp in Durham that provides hands-on Jazz Education for students.
Artist Brad Spencer creates brick sculptures to honor NC's legendary musicians Joe & Odell Thompson.

Artist Brad Spencer creates brick sculptures to honor NC's legendary musicians Joe & Odell Thompson.
Artists across NC share their talents on how they are getting inspired during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Artists across NC share their talents on how they are getting inspired during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Check out the behind the scenes with NC-based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers on their new tour.

Check out the behind the scenes with NC-based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers on their new tour.
Electronic Artist, vocalist and music producer Quilla performs Boom Ba Da

Electronic Artist, vocalist and music producer Quilla performs Boom Ba Da
El Salvador native Lisbeth Carolina weaves her heritage as she makes clothing with Latino flare.

El Salvador native Lisbeth Carolina weaves her heritage as she makes clothing with Latino flare.
Inclusive Public Art Initiative-Rocky Mount

Inclusive Public Art Initiative-Rocky Mount
A photographer captures surfing, natural disasters, and the lives of fishermen in NC's Outer Banks.

A photographer captures surfing, natural disasters, and the lives of fishermen in NC's Outer Banks.
El Futuro's Community Mural

El Futuro's Community Mural
Artist Dare Coulter creates positive images of African Americans and their heritage in NC.

Artist Dare Coulter creates positive images of African Americans and their heritage in NC.
Learn about the new and beautiful public art,

Learn about the new and beautiful public art, "The Gateway Telescopes" in Burnsville NC.
Meet Cornelio Campos, a Durham-based Mexican artist who paints the struggles of immigrants' lives.

Meet Cornelio Campos, a Durham-based Mexican artist who paints the struggles of immigrants' lives.
A local instructor & musician created a program to teach heritage music to kids: 12 Note MAP

A local instructor & musician created a program to teach heritage music to kids: 12 Note MAP
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Check out "The FanDames Initiative" that helps create a safe space for cosplay in North Carolina.
The Carolina Manga Library uses comic books to help children - & adults - learn to read.

The Carolina Manga Library uses comic books to help children - & adults - learn to read.
Meet Jaki Shelton Green, NC's first female African-American poet laureate.

Meet Jaki Shelton Green, NC's first female African-American poet laureate.
At Raleigh Little Theatre's summer camp, students have the opportunity to perform Shakespeare plays.

At Raleigh Little Theatre's summer camp, students have the opportunity to perform Shakespeare plays.
A neighborhood in Kernersville, NC has paid tribute to some of NC's great writers in a creative way.

A neighborhood in Kernersville, NC has paid tribute to some of NC's great writers in a creative way.
Former America's Got Talent finalists leads a school literacy program: I Write My Story Inc.

Former America's Got Talent finalists leads a school literacy program: I Write My Story Inc.
Abby Roach's unique musical instrument have made her known all over the world as

Abby Roach's unique musical instrument have made her known all over the world as "The Spoon Lady."
The Glorifying Vine Sisters have been sharing the gospel for more than 40 years of singing together.

The Glorifying Vine Sisters have been sharing the gospel for more than 40 years of singing together.
Old cigarette vending machines are refurbished to vend original art, creating the clever

Old cigarette vending machines are refurbished to vend original art, creating the clever "Art-o-Mat"
Check out the world premiere of

Check out the world premiere of "Sheltering Sky" performed by The Triangle Wind Ensemble with NCSU.
NC-native and Grammy winner Lucas Meachem loves to share his music with students & the community.

NC-native and Grammy winner Lucas Meachem loves to share his music with students & the community.
In the quiet mountains of Marshall NC, Nina Kawar produces fragile and intricate art sculptures.

In the quiet mountains of Marshall NC, Nina Kawar produces fragile and intricate art sculptures.
Watch Artist Russell Smith paint the hardships of WWI aviators and scenes of the old American West.

Watch Artist Russell Smith paint the hardships of WWI aviators and scenes of the old American West.
The Black Light Project in Greenville NC seeks to challenge negative media about Black males.

The Black Light Project in Greenville NC seeks to challenge negative media about Black males.
DREAMS of Wilmington

DREAMS of Wilmington