The Art of the Matter

The Art of the Matter on WFYI Public Television archive is a collection of sights and sounds of artists from around the country from 2013 and 2014.

In collaboration with PBS stations around the country WFYI brought not only stories from Indiana’s own diverse arts and cultural scene, but tales of the creative process anywhere and everywhere there is art to be shared.

Episodes

Christian Theological Seminary - September 2, 2014

September 2, 2014

The modern architecture of CTS is explored plus, "Dr. Film" saves and restores old films.

London Rose & Terra Cotta Warriors - August 26, 2014

August 26, 2014

Join guest host, singer London Rose, winner of three NUVO "Best of Indy" awards.

Ben Tamir & Art as Medicine - August 19, 2014

August 19, 2014

The documentary "Art as Medicine" profiles doctors making life-and-death medical decisions...

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Interview: Suzanne Vega on punk rock, sampling and her new album Flying With Angels

Suzanne Vega discusses her upcoming appearance in Indianapolis and how the rock legend Lou Reed influenced her work.

Arts & Culture / March 18, 2025

Interview: Actor and vocalist Akili Ni Mali discusses Art & Soul 2025

The vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali is one of four featured artists at this year’s Art & Soul, the Indy Arts Council’s annual celebration of Black artists from Central Indiana.

Arts & Culture / March 13, 2025

Interview: Grammy-winning vocalist Tarriona "Tank" Ball on her time in Indianapolis

Tank and the Bangas will be performing in Indiana on March 14 at the Brown County Music Center. WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with the band’s vocalist Tarriona “Tank” Ball.