(L-R) STAGE, RELISH, AMERICA OUTDOORS | PHOTO CREDIT UCHE IROEGBU
Sound Field Season five of “Sound Field,” TPT’s digital music education series in partnership with PBS Digital Studios, premiered in the spring of 2024 and includes work produced by fellows from the PBS Accelerator Fellowship for Diverse Voices and the PBS Ignite Mentorship for Diverse Voices. Hosted by accomplished musician Linda Diaz and series producer Jojo Lorenzo, season 5 explores the influence of Black artists on country music, Hmong cultural preservation through music and the evolution of Sierreño music. THE 250TH PROJECT: SHARING MINNESOTA’S STORIES TPT has been working to develop a collaborative community-based approach to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. In the spring, we launched a Call for Proposals for this effort, called “The 250th Project: Sharing Minnesota’s Stories” to seek ideas for content and/or outreach possibilities that reflect the histories and experiences of our community, state and nation. TPT plans to award up to six R&D grants for ideas that center on multiplatform non-fiction documentaries, series and community engagement around this important upcoming milestone in American history.
TPT sparks connection and engagement After watching local arts, culture and history shows on TPT, viewers reported the following statements: • 73% Feel more connected to Minnesota. • 73% Feel more informed about what is going on in their community. • 68% Learned about new artists in their community.
NATIONAL PRODUCTIONS America Outdoors
TPT’s second season of “America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston” premiered in September 2023 on PBS stations across the nation. A best-selling writer, podcaster and comedian, Thurston travels the country to uncover our complex relationship with the outdoors. From biologists saving snapping turtles to BIPOC mountain bikers, he meets a fascinating cast of characters with one thing in common: a passion for being outside. Key Highlight Season 2 of “America Outdoors” was nominated for a Webby People’s Choice Award and for the Television Critics Award in the “Outstanding Achievement in News and Information” category.
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