Real People.

Real Stories.

Real Innovation.

Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America is the TV series that goes beyond the headlines — spotlighting the artists, entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit leaders, and everyday innovators creating extraordinary impact in communities across America.

Hosted by Diane Strand & Scott Strand, every episode is a reminder that innovation doesn't just happen in boardrooms. It happens in studios, classrooms, communities, and anywhere a creative mind decides to make something better.

Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America has officially joined the ABC lineup! Catch our monthly episodes in Santa Barbara on KETY on the last Saturday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Please note that during major sporting events, our time may shift to 10:00 p.m. Check the local listings to stay up-to-date.

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Season 8, Episode 8

"Every episode introduces you to someone doing something that matters."

— Diane & Scott Strand, Hosts

Next Live Premiere: June 11, 2026

Is Your Story Worth Telling? (It Is.)

Spirit of Innovation is always looking for the next innovator, artist, entrepreneur, educator, or community leader to feature. If you're doing work that matters — we want to put you on camera and share it with our national audience.

No experience required. Just a story worth sharing.

Each episode explores the intersection of:

  • Arts & Entertainment

  • Business & Entrepreneurship

  • Digital Media & Technology

  • Education & Workforce Development

  • Community Impact & Human Connection

Hosted By Diane Strand & Scott Strand

From powerful interviews and behind-the-scenes conversations to national events, creative careers, emerging technology, and stories of resilience, Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America exists to amplify voices, spark ideas, and remind people what’s possible when creativity meets purpose.

Award Winning Television Show

Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America is produced in affiliation with JDS Creative Academy, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), and our Digital Media & Production Job Training Program dedicated to empowering the next generation of creatives and storytellers.

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JDS Creative Academy & ​Spirit of Innovation​ Six-Time 41st Annual Telly Awards

JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA) and Spirit of Innovation are proud to announce that the SOI Update, a safety PSA produced by JDSCA job-training participants, and four segments from the magazine-style news show “Spirit of Innovation” won bronze Telly awards in the category of News Feature, and the Telly Awards’ newest category: Diversity and Inclusion. The theme of this season was “Telly Award Winners Tell Great Stories” and the #JDSFamily couldn’t be more honored to know that their work is a reflection of this theme.

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