State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
State of the Arts is a cornerstone program of NJ PBS, with episodes co-produced by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Stockton University, in cooperation with PCK Media. The series also airs on WNET and ALL ARTS.
On this week's episode... Artist, historian and bestselling author Nell Irvin Painter on her book I Just Keep Talking, a collection of her essays interspersed with her art. Also on this week’s episode, in 1974, high school friends Phil Buehler and Steve Siegel rowed out to explore the ruins of Ellis Island and make a film. With the film’s re-release in the NY Times OpDocs series, Phil and Steve revisit the island after 50 years. And at Two River Theater in Red Bank, the world premiere of The Scarlet Letter, Kate Hamill’s stage adaptation of Hawthorne’s classic tale.
The Council will convene a virtual public meeting on May 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
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The Cultural Access Network will be hosting their 2026 Cultural Access Summit on May 28, 2026 at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton Township. Join colleagues from across the state for this free day of professional development and celebration.
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is proud to announce the creation of a best practice guide for serving systems- and justice-impacted youth through high-quality arts learning programs: The Transformative Power of Art: A Guide to Arts Learning for Systems-Impacted Youth in New Jersey.
Read the full Press Release.
The Council’s virtual Arts & Health Roundtables bring together New Jersey artists and organizations actively involved in the arts and health field, as well as those interested in getting involved. Our next roundtable will be held on May 7th at 2:00 PM.
Photo courtesy of Monmouth Museum
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The safest and easiest way to update is through the unit's built-in system tools.
Connect to Wi-Fi: Ensure your head unit is connected to a stable Wi-Fi hotspot or home network.
Navigate to Settings: Go to Settings > System > System Upgrade (or System Update). yt9216cj android update
Check for Updates: Tap "Check for updates" or "Online Upgrade." If a new version is detected, follow the on-screen prompts to download and install.
Restart: Once the download finishes, the system will prompt a restart to finalize the installation. 2. Manual Firmware Update (via USB)
If no online update is available, you may need to manually flash the firmware. Caution: Using incorrect firmware can brick your device. How To Upgrade ANY CAR Android Stereo Software / Firmware Updating your YT9216CJ Android head unit can significantly
Use this if you are just patching the launcher or fixing a Wi-Fi bug.
update.zip to the root of your USB drive.Use this if the unit is stuck on boot logo or the Settings method fails.
update.zip to the USB (FAT32).Before downloading any update, you must understand what you are working with. The YT9216CJ is not a brand; it is a reference motherboard design manufactured by several Chinese OEMs (like Junsun, Xtrons, Eonon, or no-name brands). Method 1: The "Simple" Update (via Settings) Use
Before downloading anything, retrieve your unit's exact details.
1234, 8888, or 000000) and note the Screen Resolution (e.g., 1024x600) and Touch Panel Model.📸 Take photos of these screens. They are your lifeline if something goes wrong.
Go to Settings > System > About Machine (or Factory Settings). Write down:
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| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | Touch screen reversed/not working | Wrong touch driver in new firmware | Re-flash correct file or use Factory Settings to change touch panel type. | | No sound or low volume | MCU version mismatch | Flash matching MCU file (separate update) or revert to old MCU. | | Bluetooth not pairing | Stack changed | Reset Bluetooth in settings; re-pair devices. | | Unit bootloops | Corrupted or wrong firmware | Enter recovery mode (Reset + Power) and wipe cache/factory reset, then reflash. | | Screen resolution wrong | Flashed 800x480 on 1024x600 unit | Only fix is flashing correct resolution firmware. |