PBS Digital Studios, the creators of the inspirational Mister Rogers "Sing Together" remix, is set to debut a new series called The Art Assignment in early 2014. The show aims to "demystify the art making process."
Co-creators (and husband and wife) John and Sarah Urist Green are collaborating with PBS Digital Studios to bring the series to YouTube. They will travel around the country, visiting artists and taking on art assignments. Viewers interact with the artistic process by posting their responses to the assignments online.
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"The Internet is a good space to bridge a non-traditional art audience with participatory and socially engaged art," John Green told Mashable. "What we call a meme, can actually be viewed through an artistic lens."
The Art Assignment will feature emerging and established artists from across the United States and celebrate risk-taking in the creative process.
“We believe the Web has enormous power to bring art to a new and diverse audience,” Sarah Green said in a press release. “The series will showcase contemporary art as accessible and social, rather than distant or intimidating.”
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