Tag Archives: Culture and democracy

Diversity, Equality, Bus Lanes, and Arts

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

I had the opportunity to hear urban theorist and former mayor of Bogotá Enrique Peñalosa speak this week about his vision for more sustainable and egalitarian cities.  He is a public transportation and urban greenspace evangelist.  One of the basic … Continue reading →

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A Loss for Words

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

I have been at a loss for words.  At first, my blogosphere silence was caused by wrapping up a semester of teaching, research, and service. I figured I would just wait until December 31 and write an anniversary post (Creative … Continue reading →

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Reading List in Progress

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Many thanks to those of you who responded here or via email to my query, “What to Read?” With just seven sessions, it is especially challenging to decide what to read in a short one-credit course focused on arts policy … Continue reading →

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Withdrawn

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

The “most”… cultural “capital”… “best” blogger.  Spring for Music seems determined to narrow things down.  My professional work in teaching arts entrepreneurship and helping organizations succeed is about the reverse: expanding thinking, broadening perspectives, looking outward, cooperating rather than competing. … Continue reading →

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Culture Quilt

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Great Arts Blogger Challenge – 1 Spring For Music has initiated the “Great Arts Blogger Challenge,” and while I don’t go in much for contests, I do enjoy a challenge (and my kids encouraged me to participate).  The prompt for … Continue reading →

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There’s Something Happening Here – 2

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

What it is ain’t exactly clear, but over on Arlene Goldbard and Barry Hessenius’s art clout blogfest, Diane Ragsdale suggests that the NEA should be “disintegrated and it’s components set free” in response to Arlene and Barry’s prompt: “With a … Continue reading →

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Guest post: Jaime’s Love Note to Arizona

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

*A Love Note for My Home State, On Its Birthday* Dear Arizona, A few days ago I drove to Globe to give a presentation at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. I left my Phoenix home around 9 on … Continue reading →

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