Reading powers us personally and professionally, and I’m always appreciative of the opportunity to pick up something new to read. Below I’m pleased to share what’s within arm’s reach for me these days; they’re providing
As part of a unique push to celebrate shared cultural identity in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA) has supported the development and licensing of an official Virgin Islands
Arts and culture partnerships can help public health programs achieve their goals with higher levels of participation and efficiency. In an effort to utilize the value of arts to educate communities and build confidence in
While cultural activities are resuming nationwide, the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic still reverberates throughout the arts sector. Arts organizations and artists must continue to retool their business practices, find ways to re-engage communities
Last week, Congress returned to session after a two-week recess. It faces a daunting schedule. On the agenda are negotiations around two signature pieces of the Biden agenda: a spending package previously known as the
Updated Search Tool: State Creative Economy Studies NASAA has completed its annual survey of economic studies for the Interactive Database of State Creative Economy Studies. This database, produced in cooperation with the National Endowment for
Museums as Community Infrastructure Museums can help communities become better, stronger and more resilient. Rather than focusing on museums as institutions, the American Alliance of Museums annual report for 2022, TrendsWatch: Museums as Community Infrastructure,
Leadership Transition in California California Arts Council (CAC) Executive Director Anne Bown-Crawford has stepped down after more than four years in the position. Her work at the agency centered on creative youth development and arts
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