Prism
Shining a light on the power of creativity in Pennsylvania communities, Prism digs into the commonwealth's creative ecosystem and how it intersects with almost every aspect of life. This program is produced by Keystone Edge, an online magazine covering what's next and best in Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. More info at KeystoneEdge.com and Arts.PA.gov.
Episodes
11 episodes
Getting creative with artist housing in Pennsylvania
One of the most essential pieces of not only bringing creatives into a neighborhood but keeping them there is housing. Affordable housing. Two organizations on opposite sides of the state are tackling this problem and making their communities s...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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38:38
Pennsylvania's festivals offer more than just fun
From live music to chainsaws, Pennsylvania's unique annual festivals celebrate everything under the sun. They also boost their communities, increase local pride, and showcase the host area for a wide swath of new people. The economic benefits r...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:56
Chester cultivates its creative heart
Chester, PA is a small city of over 30,000 nestled along the Delaware River southwest of Philadelphia. It’s a place with a long history. It was incorporated in 1682 and is home to the Chester Courthouse, the oldest existing public building in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:56
Prism season two is POPing off in Pittsburgh
In our first episode of season two, we’re heading west to Pittsburgh where The Andy Warhol Museum is expanding its mission and its footprint. The treasured cultural institution is spearheading the
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:37
Coming Soon: Prism Season 2
Season 2 of Prism begins in October! Catch up on previous episodes here and/or get more info on Keystone Edge.
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Season 2
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0:56
Prism Episode 6: The film biz and the live event industry light up Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's film industry employs almost 10,000 people in the Pittsburgh region. From the Dark Knight Rises to Netflix series Mindhunter, to an upcoming Ethan Cohen movie, groundbreaking entertainment is being created in southwestern PA....
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:57
Prism Episode 5: Pennsylvania's industrial heritage inspires its creative future
Pennsylvania once boasted one of the most powerful industrial economies in the world. Steel, textiles, glass, cars, matchbooks — all were made right here in the Commonwealth in large factories that anchored small towns and big cities alike. As ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:51
Prism Episode 4: Planting the seeds for the arts to flourish
Arts are a driver of growth and vitality — that's the argument being made by economic development and local government leaders across Pennsylvania. In a lively conversation, we heard from two such folks, one from Erie County and one from York C...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:02
Prism Episode 3: In Pennsylvania, an infusion of international talent
In this episode, we’re talking about immigrants — artists who came from abroad to make Pennsylvania their home. Through their work, these two men are enriching their communities and adding to the commonwealth's bounty of public art.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:08
Prism Episode 2: “It was going to be a viable career path — there are people who do this”
This episode covers Pennsylvania’s flourishing games industry. We’ve come a long way since the days of the arcade, and so has this fascinating field, which runs the gamut from large institutional degree programs to boutique video game designers...
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Episode 2
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31:05
Prism Episode 1: "Nobody crowds you and nobody goes it alone"
In our first episode of Prism, we spoke with Hannah Harley of Indiana, PA and Erin Ninehouser of Ambridge, PA in Beaver County, western Pennsylvania. These two women have committed themselves to creative pursuits outside of resource-rich and ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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