A tribute is in order, I strongly believe, because I know few people who have been such fierce, honest, and strategic advocates for music and arts education as is Laurie Lock. You see, Laurie, after 11 years of directing programs and policy at VH1 Save The Music Foundation, is stepping down to care for her daughter full-time. Of course, Laurie has had great colleagues at … [Read more...] about People You Should Know: Laurie Lock–Music and Arts Education Advocate
Archives for October 2011
GIA Conference D3: Final Thoughts (Arts Education IS Social Justice)
GIA Conference D3/Wrap Up While this will be my final post as one of the three official conference bloggers, I have no doubt that so very much of what I encountered idea-wise will infiltrate not only my blogging on Dewey21C, but also my work for quite some time. That statement should tell you a lot about how I experienced the three days. My posts have been quite linear … [Read more...] about GIA Conference D3: Final Thoughts (Arts Education IS Social Justice)
GIA Conference D2: Is Darwin in the House?
GIA Conference D2: 4:30 am Pacific Time. Considering the unfortunate length of my Day One entry yesterday, I thought it might be a good idea to post something today a bit more concise. So, let’s focus on two sessions. Enabling Engagement: Launching Irvine’s New Arts Strategy. Organized by Josephine Ramirez, program director, arts, The James Irvine … [Read more...] about GIA Conference D2: Is Darwin in the House?
GIA Conference D1: The Times They Are A-Changin’, The Times They Are A-Changed
So, how does one take a dozen pages of hastily typed notes covering approximately seven hours of a conference day, including plenary, panel presentations, and forum-type sessions? Hell if I know. Let's call it a blog in process. I have to give everyone credit for how things kicked off. Right from the start, Janet Brown set a tone that was both welcoming and fun. And Janet … [Read more...] about GIA Conference D1: The Times They Are A-Changin’, The Times They Are A-Changed
Blogging on the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference, Part One
It's Columbus Day morning in San Francisco. A great city to visit is what I always think upon arrival and when departing for home. So, it's 5:00 in the morning, and since I am on eastern time, I thought, what the heck, I might as well post something, perhaps some preliminary thoughts on the 2011 Grantmakers in the Arts Conference. This year's conference theme is "Embracing … [Read more...] about Blogging on the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference, Part One