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Tbilisi, Day 3 – Cultural Diplomacy (or, a conference and a feast)

Posted on December 18, 2015 by lindaessig

Although I was in no way officially representing the United States, my role at the conference hosted by Creative Initiatives on my 3rd day in Tbilisi was to provide an overview of US arts and culture incubation practices. I was … Continue reading →

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Tbilisi Day 1, Fluidity

Posted on December 17, 2015 by lindaessig

My first full day in Tbilisi yielded two observations: 1) planning here is a very fluid process and 2) this city has been through a lot. The day was largely unstructured, with only two activities scheduled: an afternoon visit to the IREX … Continue reading →

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Tbilisi, first impression

Posted on December 15, 2015 by lindaessig

I am visiting Tbilisi, Georgia this week at the invitation of Creative Initiatives, a new organization “dedicated to leading the process of commercialization in Georgia’s creative industries by merging the rich cultural traditions of the region with viable international business … Continue reading →

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