Did you know April 7 is National Public Television Day? We’re proud to celebrate with all of you! YOU are the reason for the work we do to serve Arkansas - and the reason that 350 other public television stations across America do the same. You are the support system that keeps us going each day.  

For our history buffs and PBS super fans, we thought we’d share a bit about how public television started, and some little known or new facts about Arkansas PBS. And don’t miss the end where we give you a sneak peek at what’s coming up!  

ABOUT PUBLIC TV

We are beyond excited for the total solar eclipse headed over Arkansas on April 8. We’ve all heard about it, but what is it about?

We’ve put together a little bit of background information for you, and a run-down of how you can make the most out of this monumental event with a special broadcast and livestream from four strategic Arkansas locations.

"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, Tuesday, May 14, for an appraisal event in which you can take part.

Won’t you help a neighbor? Join us in the annual Mister Rogers Sweater Drive to support Arkansans in need! From Nov. 5 to Nov. 20, you’ll have the chance to donate new or gently used sweaters at libraries that are partnering with Arkansas PBS.

 “Real strength has to do with helping others.”

The 32nd Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) runs Oct. 6 through 14 at the Arlington Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, and Arkansas PBS is involved in a number of ways.

HSDFF Filmmaker Forum
Monday, Oct. 9th and Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 9 a.m.

As part of its Arkansas Live initiative, Arkansas PBS is proud to livestream Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s sold-out Exhibition Opening Lecture: “Annie Leibovitz at Work” Friday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at youtube.com/arkansaspbs.

Join us Thursday, Aug. 24, at 5:30 p.m. for an event celebrating notable women of Arkansas! The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame is welcoming seven new inductees in Little Rock at the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center, and Arkansas PBS will host a livestream of the event at myarkansaspbs.org/arkansaslive.

Arkansas PBS is excited to announce an upcoming virtual event featuring panelists from two new PBS series.

Join us for a delicious discussion with guests from “Southern Storytellers” and “The Great American Recipe” which will celebrate the history of southern cuisine and its influence on today’s southern culture and identity. Hosted by PBS and co-hosted by Arkansas PBS and Virginia Public Media, this event will give attendees a true taste of the south.

WHEN

Arkansas PBS is proud to launch a new initiative called "Arkansas Live" to bring informative and engaging events directly to citizens through livestreaming at myarpbs.org/arkansaslive.

Get front row access to some of the most educational and entertaining events across the state, including livestreams from Crystal Bridges, Arkansas Department of Heritage, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute and more.

Upcoming Arkansas Live events include:

Arkansas PBS and Philander Smith College have partnered for Philander Forward Film Series, a new screening series designed to unite students and communities through films illuminating the Black experience and telling stories that matter. Each event will feature a historical or contemporary film and leave room for dialogue, reflection and the opportunity to explore issues relevant to the world today.

The Philander Forward Film Series is free, open to the public and welcomes students, faculty and all communities to connect to the campus community through film.