How Snoopy Inspired Joe Wos to Become a Cartoonist

 
What if a single cartoon could change your life? For Joe Wos and thousands of artists around the world, that cartoon was Snoopy.
 
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, young artist, or someone who’s ever picked up a pencil and wondered if you were “good enough,” this video is a reminder that anyone can draw.
 
As long as you’re creating, you’re an artist!
 

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May 01, 2026

Public Media: America's Town Square

What connects us as a community? NorCal Public Media President and CEO Darren LaShelle explores how public media brings people together.
April 10, 2026

Connect the Bay: ICAN

The International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit serving one of the largest Vietnamese communities in any one city outside of Vietnam, located in San Jose.
April 10, 2026

Poet Ed Coletti and poet/playwright David Beckman joined Doug on Midday Music

National Poetry Month continues with Sonoma County poet, Ed Coletti, along with poet and playwright, David Beckman. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting local poets, writers, and musical…
April 09, 2026

Poet Shawna Swetech joined Doug for Midday Music

As a retired Registered Nurse, Shawna Swetech has a unique perspective that seeps into her poetry. Shawna shared some of her poetry on Midday Music. KRCB (NorCal Public Media) celebrates National Poetry Month with special poetry programming on "Midday Music with Doug Jayne." Doug will be hosting…
Apr 08, 2026

Bill Vartnaw on Midday Music

Publisher of Taurean Horn Press , and former Poet Laureate, Bill Vartnaw reads some poems and discusses his love of the written word. KRCB (NorCal…
Mar 11, 2026

Connect the Bay: Ujima

Ujima Adult and Family Services has been providing mental health services to Santa Clara County’s African community for more than 30 years with…
Nov 30, 2025

Greetings from Occidental

The Art Gallery at Occidental Center for The Arts is open on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Throughout the year, local artists are invited…

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