State of the Arts returns March 17, completely revamped with new graphics and a lineup featuring the region’s best in art, music, theater — even puppetry! In celebration of the new episode, we are featuring sneak peeks everyday until its debut on Sunday!

Paul Schankman hosts the show from Foundry Art Centre in historic downtown St. Charles. A facility that was once a 1940’s train car factory is now a place for artists to find inspiration and the community to discover great art.

“We recorded this month’s State of the Arts from Foundry Art Centre because it is a place where artists truly connect with the community,” said Producer Kathy Bratkowski.

“My creativity springs from a sense of fascination with people and a delight in life,” said Foundry studio artist Laura Lloyd. “During the creative processes of painting and sculpture, as well: a hidden awareness of myself and the atmosphere of my life. When each symbolic piece of art is finished, I am ready for it to leave home and go out into the world.”

This was an ideal place for HEC-TV to host State of the Arts; the Foundry reinforces what the show is all about: bringing the community together to celebrate art and culture in our region.

Don’t forget to check back every day this week for more previews of this outstanding program!

State of the Arts premieres on HEC-TV Sunday, March 17 at 7pm