by Betsy (Bostwick) Tanenbaum It has been seven years since I contributed to CultureWork and nine since I completed my research, Going Green with Public Art. Revisiting my article, my initial reaction was that it was very “green” (not just environmentally), as some tips seem very common sense. Reflecting further, even ‘common sense’ is […]
by Susan Appe Colombia’s nonprofit arts and cultural sector remains “diverse, immense, and brilliant” (Appe, 2007) and in the last almost 10 years, continues to be an economic driver and critical component to cultural dialogue and the building of a culture of peace in Colombia. In my 2007 article for CultureWork, I presented the […]
by Emily Hope Dobkin In truth: I remain proud in the fact that my graduate research was grounded in a 1979 coloring book from which launched a participatory project that’s lessons continue to be foundational in the community driven work I do today. I still deeply believe in community members finding common threads […]
by Brian Weaver When I first heard the Creating Connection research and recommendations, I was skeptical. As Artistic Director of Portland Playhouse, a theater dedicated to featuring professional artists, I questioned, “What would it mean for professional artists if, as a field, we began saying, ‘Everyone is an artist?’ Would that make us less […]
