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.

Spark follows the development of Jim Campbell's series of works, which focuses on people with physical disabilities. Original air date: May 2003.

Spark gets an inside look at the private collection of film- and video-based art in the home of the Kramlichs. Original air date: April 2003.

Spark visits San Jose's gallery, Kaleid, and learns about the art scene there. Original air date: June 2007.

Spark gets an an insider's perspective on the art business with artist Charles Linder, who formerly owned Lincart gallery. Original air date: September 2003.

Watch as the dance traditions of Central Asia come alive when Ballet Afsaneh takes the stage. Original air date: July 2007.

Visit Kenyan-born Indian American Shailja Patel as she works on her one-woman show, "Migritude." Original air date: March 2007.

Find out how sound duo Matmos create their unique sound environments -- you may be surprised. Original air date: May 2006.

See how natural found objects are juxtaposed with pieces of technology in Joe Mangrum's design sculptures. Original air date: July 2006.

Check out the Contemporary Jewish Museum and their invitational exhibition showcasing artists' interpretations of the seder plate. Original air date: April 2009.

Meet artists in the Djerassi Resident Artists Program who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Original air date: March 2006.

This Web extra discusses how the art is arranged at the de Young Museum. Original release: March 2006.

Spark visits the de Young Museum when it re-opened its doors in 2005. And we meet artist Sharon Virtue. Original air date: March 2006.

View Catherine Wagner's stark, pristine images presenting new perspectives on science, nature and material culture. Original air date: January 2005.

Go on a photo shoot with video artist Ben Wood to retrieve a centuries-old mural in the Mission Dolores. Original air date: January 2005.

Enter the world of electronic sculpture artist Andrew Kleindolph who constructs machines that defy logic or function. Original air date: April 2006.

Get a front row seat at Yoshi's Jazz House to see jazz bassist Walter Savage. Original air date: August 2006.

See how sculptor Mitra Fabian explores the abnormal using mundane materials. Original air date: July 2007.

Catch master shadow puppeteer Larry Reed behind-the-scenes of a traditional Balinese tale in which he plays 40 different characters. Original air date: January 2004.

Head to the beach with Caleb Duarte as he gathers materials for a solo show in San Francisco's Jack Fischer Gallery. Original air date: April 2007.