Barton Gilley

Season 13, Episode 2

Barton Gilley is a self-taught animatronics creator, puppet maker, and special effects fabrication artist whose skill has earned him a reputation in Hollywood. 

On LPB: 

Premiere - Friday @ 8:00pm | Encore - Sunday @ 5:30pm

Artists, creative communities, and cultural traditions take center stage as LPB brings an expanded Louisiana focus to ART ROCKS! THE SERIES, with the entire 30-minute program dedicated exclusively to Louisiana art and artists. 

The series now features longer segments, allowing for more in-depth storytelling. The Featured Artist segment takes viewers beyond the artwork for a closer look at the artist's personal journey, creative process, and inspirations.  The Impressions segment highlights how the featured artist’s work connects with audiences and communities across Louisiana and beyond. Each episode also features Vault Rocks!, a short feature from LPB’s archives that connects the featured artist's work to Louisiana's artistic history and cultural traditions. 

James Fox-Smith, publisher of Country Roads Magazine, returns as host of the series. 

This season also introduces Art Rocks! Unframed, featuring additional digital content, including tours of artists' exhibitions, special art demonstrations, and more.

Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.