The Art Assignment

Join the Art Assignment community for projects with great American contemporary artists.

Episodes

  • Imprint - Sopheap Pich

    We meet Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich and receive the assignment to make an imprint.
  • Imprint: Highlights

    We review some of the best responses to the 'Imprint' assignment.
  • Under the Influence - Peggy and Garry Nolanddios

    We visit the Kansas City shop of designer Peggy Noland and talk to her about influence.
  • Under the Influence: Highlights

    We review some of the best responses to the 'Under the Influence' assignment.
  • How to Learn About Contemporary Art

    In which we talk about ways to find out about contemporary art.
  • Make a Rug Highlights

    We review some of the best responses to the 'Make a Rug' assignment.
  • Make a Rug - Fritz Haeg

    We visit Fritz Haeg in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug!
  • Off: Highlights

    We review some of the best responses to the 'Off' assignment.

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About The Art Assignment

The Art Assignment is a weekly PBS Digital Studios production hosted by curator Sarah Green. We take you around the U.S. to meet working artists and solicit assignments from them that we can all complete.