Since 1986, the Arts Department at WKCR has been bringing listeners topical information on upcoming cultural events in the New York City area via interviews with artists. WKCR represents all art forms, from film and literature to theatre and the visual arts. As of 20 March 2006, listeners have an opportunity to learn more about the Arts almost every night after 9 pm.

Studio A is the only Arts show that features an hour long, in-depth educational experience on one topic. While one or more artists may be invited as guests, the evening’s conversation revolves around a single art or artist.

Arts and Answers, the latest edition of Arts programming, broadcasts in half hour segments with one or more artists discussing a single work of art.

The latest additions to Arts programming occur on Friday nights. Every even Friday of the month, Cultural Corner brings a more eclectic conversation to listeners. The first half-hour features a roundtable conversation on an artistic experience (either current or classic) and the second half-hour features an interview with an artist involved in the work. Every odd Friday of the month (beginning 2 June 2006), Art Waves broadcasts as the only non-interview based Arts programming. Art Waves is designed as an experimental radio program featuring radio plays, author recitals, and more.

As small as WKCR Arts is, the department gets an amazing amount of mail each day from artistic venues and producers throughout the five boroughs and beyond. We are obviously considered a viable force in the Arts world and a credible authority to our listeners. The department has a rich tradition of quality, eye-opening programming and will keep on striving to expose the public to underappreciated talent.

If you wish to learn more about our upcoming programming or if you missed a program, visit our archives.