Politics and Public Policy

Do we need a Secretary of the Arts?

I know a petition has been going around asking for President-elect Obama to give culture a cabinet-level position: Secretary of the Arts. NPR did a nice story on it this morning if you want to hear the pros and cons.I love the thought of giving the arts a more prominent profile, but I admit to

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Dana Gioia’s Commencement Speech at Stanford

I’ve heard Dana Gioia speak just once, but it was memorable and I continue to be inspired by his insights. He has excellent language that helps those of us seeking to support the arts in our communities. I invite you to watch this Stanford graduation speech and use some of his language if it works

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