GIA Conference D2: 4:30 am Pacific Time. Considering the unfortunate length of my Day One entry yesterday, I thought it might be a good idea to post something today a bit more concise. So, let’s focus on two sessions. Enabling Engagement: Launching Irvine’s New Arts Strategy. Organized by Josephine Ramirez, program director, arts, The James Irvine … [Read more...] about GIA Conference D2: Is Darwin in the House?
GIA Conference D1: The Times They Are A-Changin’, The Times They Are A-Changed
So, how does one take a dozen pages of hastily typed notes covering approximately seven hours of a conference day, including plenary, panel presentations, and forum-type sessions? Hell if I know. Let's call it a blog in process. I have to give everyone credit for how things kicked off. Right from the start, Janet Brown set a tone that was both welcoming and fun. And Janet … [Read more...] about GIA Conference D1: The Times They Are A-Changin’, The Times They Are A-Changed
Blogging on the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference, Part One
It's Columbus Day morning in San Francisco. A great city to visit is what I always think upon arrival and when departing for home. So, it's 5:00 in the morning, and since I am on eastern time, I thought, what the heck, I might as well post something, perhaps some preliminary thoughts on the 2011 Grantmakers in the Arts Conference. This year's conference theme is "Embracing … [Read more...] about Blogging on the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference, Part One
Looking For A Few Good Standards Authors: The New Arts Education National Standards
Help Wanted: Coalition Seeks Writers for New Arts Standards By Erik Robelen<http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/> Ever looked at a set of standards and thought to yourself: Why on Earth did they include that? Or, I can't believe they left out XYZ! Well, enough of the Monday morning quarterbacking. A national coalition is looking for a few good men and women to … [Read more...] about Looking For A Few Good Standards Authors: The New Arts Education National Standards
Guest Blog, Bruce Taylor: What is the Future Role for Arts In Public Education?
What is the Future Role for the Arts In Public Education? by Bruce Taylor The increasingly contentious debate about school reform juxtaposes two contrasting realities about the arts: one, that their place in our schools has been steadily and seriously eroded; the other, that the skills inherent in artistic practice are rapidly becoming essential to a healthy 21st century … [Read more...] about Guest Blog, Bruce Taylor: What is the Future Role for Arts In Public Education?