Just in time for the school year, the U.S. Department of Education has updated its set of key indicators that monitor the “Condition of Education” in this country, based on ongoing data collection and reporting from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Where, you might ask, is the art in that? Literally, it resides in an indicator category known as “Family … [Read more...] about Household or Community Dynamics Affecting Children’s Engagement with Art
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Meet Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah)
Wampum & Fiber Artist and 2023 National Heritage Fellow Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah) is a brilliant artist, marine biologist, and advocate for cultural preservation, Native lifeways, and environmental stewardship. In this podcast, James-Perry talks about the intersection of art and science and explains how these two passions inform her … [Read more...] about Meet Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah)
Meet Blues Harmonica Player and 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins
This week, we’re revisiting 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins, a true master of the blues harmonica. In this music-filled podcast, Phil discusses the significance of Piedmont blues, the art of blues harmonica, and his own commitment to preserving and passing down the blues heritage to future generations. He recounts how his passion for the instrument grew, meeting … [Read more...] about Meet Blues Harmonica Player and 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins
Quick Study: Community Arts Programming for Those with Dementia (and Their Caregivers)
In this episode of Quick Study, we examine a case study about a community performing arts program for people with dementia and their caregivers. A transcript is available on the NEA website. … [Read more...] about Quick Study: Community Arts Programming for Those with Dementia (and Their Caregivers)
Meet Gil Rose: Conductor, founder and artistic director of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), Odyssey Opera and BMOP/Sound.
Gil Rose is a conductor and the founder and artistic director of the performing and recording ensemble the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), which is dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and Odyssey Opera which is dedicated to performing lesser-known older operas as well as contemporary … [Read more...] about Meet Gil Rose: Conductor, founder and artistic director of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), Odyssey Opera and BMOP/Sound.