PLOT
Ziggy plays detective when he begins to notice strange things appearing at the junkyard arts center. As he works to solve the mystery, he learns how a story gets from the beginning to the end thanks to help from storyteller Grayhawk Perkins.
THEME
Ziggy puts on a play for his friends at the junkyard hoping to share the true story of how he came to Earth, but something is missing. Artist Samatha “Sam” Aldana shows the concept of theme at work, putting the spotlight on exactly what Ziggy needs to make his play a hit!
BEHIND THE SCENES
Making of Season 2
Ever wondered what goes into creating the magic of Ziggy’s Arts Adventure? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Season 2 of Louisiana Public Broadcasting's beloved educational series!
From designing sets and crafting puppets to filming exciting scenes and working with talented artists, this video shows how our team brings Ziggy’s intergalactic adventures to life. Discover the creativity, collaboration, and passion that power each episode as we continue to inspire young minds through art, culture, and learning.
OBSERVE
Season 2 | Episode 1
Ziggy learns how artists observe with friends Pat and Nic who are watching paint dry. Photographer Adam Vo drops by the junkyard arts center to hang pictures for a photo exhibition and shows Ziggy other ways artists observe. Outside the band is washing the Junkyard Band tour bus because it’s BUS DAY!
UNDERSTANDING THE ARTS COMMUNITY
Season 2 | Episode 2
Ziggy understands how the arts community collaborates with choreographer Rebecca Acosta during a busy day at the junkyard arts center. Chef Celeste teaches a kids’ cooking class.
ENVISION
Season 2 | Episode 3
The band writes a song with musician Marc Broussard. Ziggy discovers the power of artists’ imaginations while visiting with actor Michael Papajohn as he prepares for rehearsal for the new play.
DEVELOP YOUR CRAFT
Season 2 | Episode 4
Ziggy learns the importance of practice while playing with his clown friends. Sculptor Anne Bujold teaches the importance of patience and practice.
EXPRESS
Season 2 | Episode 5
Ziggy explores the ways artists use art to express themselves while having fun with CartoonMan and singer Tank Ball.
STRETCH YOURSELF
Season 2 | Episode 6
Ziggy is homesick because he is missing a big annual celebration back on his home planet. His friends make a plan to help cheer him up with the help of the Southern University Dancing Dolls.
EXPLORE
Season 2 | Episode 7
Things go horribly wrong while playing with Cynthia’s saxophone, so Ziggy and his friends spend the day with painter Geeta Davé, exploring ways to make art using watercolors and oil pastels. While they paint, Al and Pat explore the community trying to find someone who can fix the saxophone.
REFLECT
Season 2 | Episode 8
Ziggy starts the day in hip hop dance class, before learning to use the "Power of the Pause" with the help of Jack and writer Keylonda Wheeler. Meanwhile, Nic and River spend the day listening to the same great song on repeat, reflecting on its greatness.
ENGAGE
Season 2 | Episode 9
Ziggy spends the day with puppeteer Elijah "Frawg" Wilson making puppets, while the band makes merchandise to sell on their tour. Learning about the power of engaging in things to get them completed, Ziggy discovers that personal passion drives our focus.
PERSIST
Season 2 | Episode 10
Ziggy practices his new magic trick instead of packing while the band is getting ready to go on tour. American Bluesman Kenny Neal stops by to record a new song at the junkyard arts center, and offers Ziggy some tips for staying on task that will work anywhere.
SPACE
Season 1 | Episode 1
In episode one Ziggy and Nic explore all the fabulous uses of SPACE! Jack and Pat are busy in the junkyard! And our friend Anna Schwab stops by as our special guest to teach Ziggy about the art of dance!
RHYTHM
Season 1 | Episode 2
Ziggy and Cynthia explore RHYTHM. River and Jack play music in the radio booth, and Cynthia's friend and fellow musician, John Gray stops by to play his trumpet and talk about rhythm!
CONTRAST
Season 1 | Episode 3
Ziggy and Jack explore the concept of CONTRAST by watching some far out film, while Al and Pat help artist Chris King find the perfect spot for a mural!
MEDIUM
Season 1 | Episode 4
Ziggy and Action Al talk about the concept of medium in art and collect bike parts in the junkyard! River and Nic handle some troubling news. And everyone in the junkyard welcomes poet, Ava Haymon, for a poetry reading!
COMPOSITION
Season 1 | Episode 5
Ziggy, Cynthia, and Pat talk COMPOSITION and hatch the idea to throw a benefit! River can't find Jack. And dancer Le'Tiger comes by the junkyard!
EMPHASIS
Season 1 | Episode 6
Nic and Ziggy talk about EMPHASIS with our actor friend Brandy. Pat and Cynthia start planning the Arts Center benefit!
UNITY
Season 1 | Episode 7
The band is getting ready for the benefit. Ziggy helps by making art with our friend Holly Stone-Barker while learning about Harmony and Unity!
BALANCE
Season 1 | Episode 8
The day of the big benefit is here! Al and Cynthia are setting up while Nic and our friend and stage manager Todd Henry talk with Ziggy about Balance!
PROPORTION
Season 1 | Episode 9
The junkyard hosts the big Arts Center Benefit, and the whole band is pitching in! Ziggy is making his first movie. Violinist Alba Layana shows us the joy of ART! The First Lady of Louisiana, Donna Edwards, also stops by!
