The Art21 office is still bursting with excitement from the announcement of the 70th Annual Peabody Award recipients, where we were awarded our second ever Peabody.

We, of course, have our loyal viewers to thank for helping us reach this remarkable achievement. To celebrate, we want to give away “Art21 Double Peabody” packs to a few lucky viewers, containing DVDs of both of our Peabody Award-winning films: Season 4 of Art in the Twenty-First Century (2007) and William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible (2010).

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Art21 is honored to be among the recipients of the 70th Annual Peabody Awards—the premiere international prize in electronic media—for its film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible.

The Peabody board recognized William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible as “a veritable all-access pass to [William Kentridge's] mind and work process” given to Art21 by an artist whom they describe as “creativity personified” and “a one-man seminar.”

“The Peabody Awards were established with deep respect for the critical role played by electronic media in contemporary society and culture,” said Horace Newcomb, director of the Peabody Awards. “The annual announcement of the recipients continues in that spirit to recognize work that sets the highest standards for the media industries.”

Visit the Peabody Awards site for the full list of this year’s recipients.

This is the second Peabody award for Art21. The non-profit organization received its first Peabody award for the fourth season (2007) of the biennial PBS television series, Art in the Twenty-First Century. To date, Art21 has produced five seasons of the Art in the Twenty-First Century series, featuring 86 artists in total. Art21 is currently in production for the sixth season of the series, tentatively scheduled to premiere in Spring 2012.

William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible is currently available for purchase on DVD through ShopPBS and other retailers. The film is also available to watch instantly through your browser at PBS Video and on the film site, as well as through the PBS Mobile app available for iOS-powered devices.

New Kentridge Resources for Educators
With the release of our new film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, those of us involved in developing the educational resources presented in tandem with our films suddenly had a new kind of resource with which to work. This hour-long study of Kentridge’s work provided an opportunity to delve deeper into the motivations, intentions, considerations, and machinations of an artist working in many media, with many collaborators, and on a wide range of visual and performance-based projects. We spent some time thinking about the most suggestive and useful ways to inspire teachers to use the film.

In addition to producing the Educators’ Guide and Screening Companion that looks at the 10 individual chapters of the film as unique opportunities for dialogue and exploration, we wanted to utilize the amazing collection of related media being presented on the companion website. We wanted to capitalize on the unique opportunity to connect video, images, and quotes with compelling questions and projects that would help teachers explore some of the themes that are central to Kentridge’s work with students.

On Theme
Four thematic mash-ups—On Theme—will be released over the next four weeks. The first theme is “Play”—an activity so central to childhood and yet often difficult to maintain as adults. For Kentridge, play is central to his identity as an artist and deeply embedded in his working process.

Case Studies
In addition to providing our own suggestions, we wanted to find out how teachers were using Kentridge in the classroom and what the William Kentridge: Anything is Possible film would inspire. We asked teachers across the country to share with us their own narratives about teaching with Kentridge. The result is a series of Case Studies written by educators for educators that tell stories about how teachers are bringing Kentridge’s art into interdisciplinary curricula. These educators are experimenting with different ways of teaching using themes and ideas at the center of the artist’s work as well as our film.

Each week we will present several examples of curriculum units, lesson ideas, or classroom narratives inspired by Kentridge’s Five Themes retrospective exhibition and the William Kentridge: Anything is Possible film. This week the first three case studies present teachers in San Francisco, CA, and Hastings-On-Hudson, NY. Jennifer Stuart, Garth Applegate, and Nate Morgan share the first installments from a series of reflections they will be presenting as they embark on two separate semester-long performance and video based projects inspired by the film. In addition, Trena Noval shares some of the video projects she has created with elementary students after seeing Kentridge’s work at SFMoMA in 2009.

The William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible BACK TO SCHOOL campaign recognizes the important work being done by art educators across the country and our own education team at Art21. This campaign is designed to not only raise awareness of the free education programs and resources affiliated with the film, but to acknowledge Art21′s commitment, as a non-profit, to support the efforts of educators bringing contemporary art into their classrooms in dynamic and meaningful ways. By giving today, your contribution directly supports the production of these resources and the work of educators across the country.

Look for additional Case Studies and On Theme materials on the William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible site over the course of the next four weeks as well as opportunities to contribute to the campaign.

We have a special treat for anyone that was unable to catch last week’s broadcast of William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. The full program is now available for immediate online viewing by way of the PBS Video portal. Whether you’re watching it for the first time, watching it again at your convenience, or using it in a classroom setting, we are pleased to make the entire program available for all viewers.

Watch the full, hour-long program in the Media section or over at PBS Video.

Educators’ Guide and Screening Companion

On the subject of “classroom settings,” we are also very excited to announce the release of the film’s educators’ guide and screening companion, available for download immediately in PDF format. This 22-page guide offers suggestions for facilitating discussions and activities, as well as screening the film with classroom and community audiences.

The film and guide explore topics relevant to studio art, art history, and the humanities, as well as themes central to his artistic practice, including: the role of the artist in society; narrative and storytelling; personal and social histories; process and play; and collaboration. We encourage educators and event organizers to learn more about these topics and to connect them with related discussion questions, activities, and screening ideas.

Warm up your televisions and set your DVRs: Art21′s latest film, William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible, premieres on PBS this week. The national broadcast premiere is scheduled for October 21 at 10:00 p.m., though broadcast times vary by region (for example, the New York broadcast time is Wednesday, October 20, at 10:00 p.m.). Please remember to check your local listings to find out when the program will air on your local PBS station.

Join Art21 on Twitter tonight as we share moments live from the New York premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Educators’ Guide and Screening Companion
A free 26-page educators’ guide and screening companion has been produced to accompany the film. The guide is designed for use in a wide range of cultural and educational institutions, and is available for download from the film site later this week.

Support Art21′s Educational Initiatives
Art21 is pleased to offer educators and their students a number of resources specifically designed to accompany William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. These materials explore various facets of Kentridge’s work and offer suggestions for facilitating discussions and activities, as well as screening the film with classroom and community audiences. Help Art21 provide free resources for educators by joining Art21′s Back to School campaign.

DVD Pre-order
The William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible DVD will be released through PBS Home Video on October 21. Pre-order the film from ShopPBS and receive 20% off this and other Art21 titles. Visit ShopPBS for more information.

We are excited to announce that preview screenings of William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible are taking place throughout October at select venues across the country. Screening hosts represent a broad range of organizations and institutions celebrating the national broadcast of Art21′s first hour-long film devoted to a single artist.

Screening events have already taken place at the Cape Cod Art Museum in Dennis, Massachusetts, the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan. After months of working with our screening organizers to plan each unique event, it is exciting to hear how audiences are responding to Art21′s new film. Select events are highlighted below.

Preview screenings will continue across the country throughout October. Future events also include screenings at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center in Atlanta, Georgia (Oct. 16), the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, Washington (Oct. 15 & 16), and the Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston in Texas (Oct 16).

Continue reading for highlights from previous and upcoming screening events, and we hope that you will join us at a screening near you!

October 4, 2010: Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA

The first event was held at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA on October 4th and included a dynamic panel discussion after the screening with questions from the audience. Jessica Hamlin, Art21′s Director of Education and Public Programs, served on the panel and was impressed by audience questions that solicited “a discussion of the significance of process in contemporary art; Kentridge’s family history in South African and issues of race as they are presented in his work; and general appreciation for the many approaches he takes, pushing beyond the visual to incorporate other media and disciplines.”

October 5, 2010: Cuba High School, Cuba, NM

Art21 Educator Jocelyn Salaz hosted a preview screening of the film at Cuba High School in Cuba, New Mexico. Jocelyn excitedly observed, “the part of the film that stood out for the audience was the making of The Nose. Audience members expressed a desire to create a nose costume of their own and move around in it to lose inhibitions and experience a sense of joy.”

October 9, 2010: KQED/SFMOMA, San Francisco, CA

An excited audience of community members and educators attended the October 9th screening event at SFMOMA hosted by KQED Public Media in San Francisco, California. Organizer Kristin Farr said “viewers felt inspired and informed after our screening, especially after having seen the artist’s Five Themes exhibition at the museum last spring.”

October 13, 2010: College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME

In Bar Harbor, Maine, the College of the Atlantic will host an event tonight, October 13th will feature an introduction by Susan Dowling, co-creator of Art21. After the screening there will be a discussion led by Dowling along with COA faculty member and filmmaker Nancy Andrews, and artist and art historian Catherine Clinger. The audience will be invited to explore issues raised in the film, such as variations of the creative process, the role of history and research in making work, and the relationships between visual arts and music.

October 14, 2010: Center for Contemporary Arts/SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM

On October 14th, SITE Santa Fe will be hosting a screening event in collaboration with the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kentridge is a featured artist in SITE Santa Fe’s Eighth International Biennial, The Dissolve. After the screening will be a discussion examining how Kentridge’s animated charcoal drawings are pivotal to the renaissance of animation techniques today. Additionally, the conversation will address topics such as impact of medium and technique on content, collaboration in contemporary art, and the intersections of visual art, music, and performance.

October 16, 2010: The Beacon Art Salon at Dia:Beacon, Beacon, NY

The Beacon Art Salon, a Hudson Valley contemporary artists group, will host a screening event on October 16th at The Learning Lab at Dia:Beacon. The event will feature an after screening dialogue led by local art duo Thundercut featuring Kalene Rivers and Dan Weise who will discuss the topic Collaboration in Contemporary Art. This event is part of the Beacon Art Salon’s twelve event series titled “Contemporary Artists on Contemporary Art.”

Production still from the film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. © Art21, Inc., 2010.

The New York City premiere of William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible will take place on Monday, October 18 at the Museum of Modern Art. While the event is not open to the public, we want to give you a chance to join us for the festivities.

We are holding a simple drawing to give away FIVE pairs of tickets to the exclusive event. For those not in New York, we are also giving away FIVE copies of the William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible DVD (shipping at the end of October) to viewers outside of the New York City area.

To enter, just fill out the form below (don’t worry, we will not use your email address for any reason other than to contact you).

The drawing is open through Friday, October 8, 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday, October 12, 11:59 p.m. ET. Winners will be notified by Wednesday, October 13.

The drawing is now closed. Thanks to all who participated. Winners will be announced shortly.

Best of luck to everyone, and be sure to tune in to the national PBS broadcast premiere on October 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings on pbs.org).

More chances to win
Our friends at Hyperallergic, a New York-based visual arts blog soon celebrating a one-year anniversary, are also holding a drawing. Visit Hyperallergic to find out more.

UPDATE: Artlog has joined the mix, providing another chance for you to win tickets to the New York premiere or a copy of the DVD. Visit Artlog for details on how to participate.

UPDATE 2: Thirteen/WNET in New York is also giving away a pair of tickets and a copy of the DVD. Visit Thirteen.org for more information.

UPDATE 3: Flavorpill New York has opened their drawing, offering one pair of tickets for the MoMA screening event. Visit Flavorpill New York for more information.

William Kentridge. Drawing for the film Stereoscope, 1998–99. Charcoal and pastel on paper; 47 1/4 x 63 in. Copyright and courtesy of William Kentridge.

IMAGE SLIDESHOWS
On Play
Examining the role of play in the artist’s work and process, illustrated by the artist’s performance-based works.

On Animated Films
A survey of the artist’s charcoal drawing-based animated films, exploring the history of the early films, as well as the process and subject matter involved.

Production still from the film William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. © Art21, Inc. 2010.

VIDEOS
Preview: Life in the Studio
William Kentridge discusses life in the studio as depicted in the films that comprise the series, 7 Fragments for Georges Mèliés (2003).

Teaser #5
Teaser #6

Dive into the Media section for the full set of videos and slideshows, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.

On the subject of media, new image slideshows are coming later this week, each featuring thematic narratives by way of pairing artworks, photos, and exclusive production stills with selected quotes from the artist. In the meantime, catch up with the first two slideshows: In the Studio is a glimpse of the artist at work in his Johannesburg studio; and On Perception shows the range of optical trickery and techniques adapted by the artist through various projects.

Finally, we released two more teaser videos since the launch of this site; all four teasers can be viewed in the Media section. Catch the trailer past the break, and be sure to browse through the Media section for additional videos and images.

The broadcast premiere of William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible takes place this October 21 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings).

On this site, you can learn more about the film, watch related videos, and browse through image slideshows. Throughout the coming weeks leading into the October 21 broadcast, we will be releasing additional features related to William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible. Features will include essays and interviews contributed by writers from the Art21 Blog stable of contributors, preview and exclusive videos, thematic image slideshows, educational features, and much more.

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