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.
Modern designers and stylists often revisit these photoshoots for inspiration—especially for pre-wedding shoots, retro-themed parties, and editorial fashion.
Jayalalithaa was perhaps the ultimate fashion icon of this time, possessing the rare ability to carry a heavy Bharatanatyam costume in one scene and a chic minidress in the next. Her photoshoots remain a study in versatility.
The famous Travancore sisters brought a different energy. Their fashion photoshoots often caught them in mid-laugh or mid-dance. While the sari was prevalent, their style leaned towards lighter georgettes that allowed movement.
: Known as the "Queen of Tamil Cinema," she was a true fashion trailblazer. Her vintage photoshoots showcased her range, from wearing trendy western-inspired dresses
Modern designers and stylists often revisit these photoshoots for inspiration—especially for pre-wedding shoots, retro-themed parties, and editorial fashion.
Jayalalithaa was perhaps the ultimate fashion icon of this time, possessing the rare ability to carry a heavy Bharatanatyam costume in one scene and a chic minidress in the next. Her photoshoots remain a study in versatility.
The famous Travancore sisters brought a different energy. Their fashion photoshoots often caught them in mid-laugh or mid-dance. While the sari was prevalent, their style leaned towards lighter georgettes that allowed movement.
: Known as the "Queen of Tamil Cinema," she was a true fashion trailblazer. Her vintage photoshoots showcased her range, from wearing trendy western-inspired dresses
