Join local artist and host Jennifer Wallace Fields this October and November for Monograph’s final season. Instead of rolling out new episodes quarterly, season 7 episodes will air weekly for a total of 7 half-hour long episodes. Monograph airs Sundays at 6:30 p.m. and re-airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 p.m. Read more about the latest season and hear from series producer Lisa Cordes.

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Alabama Folk School – Sunday, Oct. 5 | Stream Now

Since 2007, Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell in Nauvoo has fostered deep connections between creativity and community. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace Fields will immerse herself in the full Folk School experience, learning traditional blacksmithing techniques from instructor Quinn McKay and exploring the art of basket weaving with Sarah Bell.

Along the way, we’ll discover the personal creative journeys that drive these master craftspeople, offering viewers an intimate look at both traditional techniques and the contemporary artists who keep them alive.

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On the Road – New Mexico! – Sunday Oct. 12 | Stream Now

In this episode, we follow the creative migration of Alabama-born artists who traded Southern roots for Western horizons, discovering how the desert landscape transformed their artistic voices. From Alabama clay to Arizona sand, neon artist Lily Reeves has found her calling in the electric glow of sculptural light.

After decades nurturing Alabama’s film community as both creator and mentor, filmmaker David Brower has settled into the desert of New Mexico, where the expansive skies mirror his vast creative vision.

In Santa Fe, we meet Aries Jo, whose creative practice began as a vessel for processing profound loss and has blossomed into a celebration of authentic self-discovery. Their work chronicles a transformation from grief to joy, from hiding to revelation, offering a powerful testament to art’s capacity for healing and the courage required to find one’s true voice in the world.

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Sloss Metal Arts – Sunday, Oct. 19 | Stream Now

In this episode we explore the world of the Sloss Metal Arts program at Birmingham’s historic Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Program Director Virginia Elliott opens the doors to this unique artistic sanctuary where the history of Sloss and the many techniques and traditions of metal art are passed down through hands-on learning.

Jennifer Wallace Fields gets a chance to get her hands on some metalsmithing techniques with Birmingham-based artist Ajene Williams, a senior resident whose path from newcomer to accomplished sculptor exemplifies the program’s mission.

April Terra Livingston‘s European travels have shaped her artistic vision and lifelong commitment to learning through art. She approaches each cultural encounter with perpetual curiosity. Her work bridges past and present, creating art that educates and inspires others to discover the transformative power of creative expression across boundaries.

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Monograph Looks Back – Sunday, Oct. 26 | Stream Now

After nearly seven years of chronicling the vibrant landscape of Alabama’s creative community, we check out what has become of some of the creative voices we’ve celebrated since 2018.

We reconnect with the artists and makers who have shaped the series. Jennifer Wallace Fields leads us on this journey, catching up with Byron Sonnier, whose artistic practice has evolved in unexpected directions, and photographer Sydney Foster, who has discovered innovative ways to nurture the creative community in Alabama.

When family members pass away, how do we preserve their stories for future generations? Visual artist Jenny Fine answers this question through photographic based installations that weave together family history, Southern lore, and personal mythology.

These conversations offer more than updates—they reveal how creativity adapts, grows, and finds new expression over time. Join us as we revisit familiar faces and discover the new chapters they’re writing in Alabama’s ongoing creative story.

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Standard Deluxe – Sunday, Nov. 2 | Stream Now

In the small town of Waverly, Alabama, Standard Deluxe has transformed from a humble screen printing shop into a thriving cultural hub that draws touring musicians from across the country. Jennifer Wallace Fields explores this remarkable transformation with owner Scott Peek and his partner Amy Miller, plus other scene builders like Brian Teasley, drummer for Man or Astroman?, and versatile musician/director Vice Cooler. Two creative forces building vibrant communities through art and music.

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Joe Minter – Sunday, Nov. 9 | Stream Now

This episode of Monograph is dedicated to the prolific artist, Joe Minter. In 1989, Minter received a command from God to use all of his skills and abilities to share his ancestors’ history with the world. He immediately set to work creating sculptures, paintings and signs to create the African Village in America, a massive installation at his home in Birmingham’s Titusville neighborhood. From the brutality of slavery to the countless contributions Black Americans have made to the country, Minter’s story of Africans’ 400 years in America mourns, celebrates, admonishes and inspires. Read more about the “Joe Minter” episode and hear from episode producer J. Whitson.

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Bonus Episode: Series Finale – Sunday, Nov. 16 | Stream Now

The Monograph series concludes with a brief look at some artists whose stories would have been part of a future season, plus a farewell from the cast and crew.

Artists Featured:

• Jennifer McConnell
• Christian Hamrick
• Edy Aguilar
• Sara Garden Armstrong

Read more about the latest season and hear from series producer Lisa Cordes.