Spark talks to Brenda Way, who in the three decades since she founded ODC has directed her dancers and staff to accomplish more than they ever dreamed possible. Original air date: September 2003.

Spark goes inside the studio with Victor Cartagena, who draws on memories of the Salvadoran Civil War to create a haunting body of work. Original air date: July 2008.

Spark discovers The Ark, a project where musicians from around the world take six days in the basement of a divinity school to compose a new piece of Jewish music. Original air date: June 2008.

Spark takes to the streets of San Jose to check out Phantom Galleries, part of a nationwide trend to counter the effects of urban blight by filling vacant storefronts with the work of local artists. Original air date: April 2004.

Spark heads to Chile to see how Pablo Neruda influenced the work of playwright Carlos Baron. Original air date: May 2007.

Spark finds out how ponies and parties play an important part in the weavings by Adela Akers. Original air date: May 2007.

Spark learns more about Laura Splan's fascination with biological sciences and has informed her artwork. Original air date: March 2005.

Spark remembers Nathan Oliveira and his lifelong fascination with the painted surface. Original air date: February 2005.

Spark visits the Asian Art Museum for their opening gala in 2003. Original air date: March 2003.

Spark spends time with Taraneh Hemami as she helps to preserve the memories of Iranian-Americans. Original air date: July 2006.