Civilization must be judged and prized, not by the amount of power it has developed, but by how much it has evolved and given expression to, by its laws and institutions, the love of humanity. - Rabindranath Tagore (Sadhana: The Realization of Life, 1913) This quotation appears in a framed art print on the wall of the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C. Without … [Read more...] about The Expressive Life of Institutions – and Other Observations from the #HealBridgeThrive Summit
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Quick Study: U.S. Public Perceptions of Artists
In today’s episode, we consider evolving public perceptions of artists as community members and change-makers, based on nationally representative survey data. A transcript is available on the NEA website. … [Read more...] about Quick Study: U.S. Public Perceptions of Artists
Indelible Ink: The Lasting Benefits of Print Media for Reading Comprehension
When I was in elementary school, I had a freakish talent, more like a parlor trick. You could give me any book from the classroom or school library shelves, and I would open it to a random page, take a whiff, and, shutting it, pronounce the year of the print run. More often than not, I got within a year or two. On one occasion, when I hit the bullseye, my challenger stared at … [Read more...] about Indelible Ink: The Lasting Benefits of Print Media for Reading Comprehension
Meet Karen Ann Daniels–Director of Programming and Artistic Director at the Folger Theatre
Karen Ann Daniels explores her dual roles at the Folger Shakespeare Library as the Director of Programming and Artistic Director at the Folger Theatre, and her innovative approach to programming and audience engagement in the evolving landscape of theater post-pandemic. Daniels discusses her arrival at the Folger during a period of significant change, including the pandemic, … [Read more...] about Meet Karen Ann Daniels–Director of Programming and Artistic Director at the Folger Theatre
Quick Study: Breaking Down Engagement
In this episode, we discuss what “engagement” means, in the context of nonprofit arts organizations working with audiences, communities, and civic affairs. A transcript is available on the NEA website. … [Read more...] about Quick Study: Breaking Down Engagement