State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
State of the Arts is a cornerstone program of NJ PBS, with episodes co-produced by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University, in cooperation with PCK Media. The series also airs on WNET and ALL ARTS.
On this week's episode... Artist, historian and bestselling author Nell Irvin Painter on her book I Just Keep Talking, a collection of her essays interspersed with her art. Also on this week’s episode, in 1974, high school friends Phil Buehler and Steve Siegel rowed out to explore the ruins of Ellis Island and make a film. With the film’s re-release in the NY Times OpDocs series, Phil and Steve revisit the island after 50 years. And at Two River Theater in Red Bank, the world premiere of The Scarlet Letter, Kate Hamill’s stage adaptation of Hawthorne’s classic tale.
The Council will convene a virtual public meeting on May 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
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The Cultural Access Network will be hosting their 2026 Cultural Access Summit on May 28, 2026 at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton Township. Join colleagues from across the state for this free day of professional development and celebration.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is proud to announce the creation of a best practice guide for serving systems- and justice-impacted youth through high-quality arts learning programs: The Transformative Power of Art: A Guide to Arts Learning for Systems-Impacted Youth in New Jersey.
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The Council’s virtual Arts & Health Roundtables bring together New Jersey artists and organizations actively involved in the arts and health field, as well as those interested in getting involved. Our next roundtable will be held on May 7th at 2:00 PM.
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Even though the series ended in 2012, its legacy continues to resonate with shojo manga fans worldwide. The series achieved cumulative sales of over 6 million copies, testament to its enduring appeal and the skillful storytelling of Gō Ikeyamada. The story was also adapted into a two-episode original video animation (OVA) released in 2009 and 2010, bringing the characters to life through animation.
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The series concluded on September 26, 2012, with a total of 88 chapters collected into 18 volumes . Even though the series ended in 2012, its
As the series continues to unfold, we can expect more developments in the storylines and character relationships. Will Suzukikun's feelings for the heroine be revealed? Will new characters be introduced? There's only one way to find out - keep reading!
What follows is one of the most heartbreaking exchanges in the series. Sayaka, her voice trembling with vulnerability, finally speaks the words she has been holding inside: "I knew I shouldn't say this, but... you don't want to be intimate with me because I've been with another man, do you?" Platforms like MangaDex or Anime News Network are
The bickering of the new children shows that love and healthy rivalry are passed down.
The story emphasizes that the "once in a lifetime love story" of the Suzukis continues to spread and connect the past, present, and future.
