Beyond Canvas Season 2 Episode 2

What does it take to make it to the top? In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we speak to visionaries recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, and others share what it takes to achieve excellence.

Beyond Canvas Season 2 Episode 1

Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.

Beyond Canvas Season 1 Episode 4

On the Oscar Awards edition of ​Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with winners and nominees to talk about their craft and commitment to storytelling. What does it take to execute a unique artistic vision? Creators behind films like "​Black Panther" and "​Free Solo" share secrets to their success, and we also hear from comedy duo Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Beyond Canvas Season 1 Episode 3

Even in their darkest moments, these storytellers and performers used their art to heal and empower. Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan Official Site, Kacey Musgraves, Adrienne C. Moore and Joan Baez share their stories.

Beyond Canvas Season 1 Episode 2

Ultimate creative bravery is putting your work on the theater stage in front of a live audience. It takes courage and an acceptance of artistic vulnerability. In this episode of Beyond the CANVAS, we speak to some of theater's brightest stars. Multi-talented Lin-Manuel Miranda, acclaimed actor Bryan Cranston and others share their passion for the theater.

Beyond Canvas Season 1 Episode 1

Making it as a musician takes talent, ambition, grit and a good bit of luck. In the first episode of Beyond the CANVAS, we sit down with icons Bruce Springsteen, Reba McEntire, Yo-Yo Ma and others to talk about some of their most vulnerable moments.

Beyond Canvas Season 1 Preview

A new half-hour program showcases some of the nation’s leading cultural creators -- musicians, playwrights, comedians, costume designers, among many others -- who show us how they turn their visions of the world into art.