In this episode of Quick Study, we consider the job outcomes and experiences of arts graduates during and before the pandemic. A transcript is available on the National Endowment for the Arts website. … [Read more...] about Quick Study: Arts Degrees and Artist Careers
Meet poet, hip-hop artist, actor and teaching artist Emmett Phillips
Emmett Phillips is a hip-hop artist, actor, poet, and teaching artist based in Des Moines, Iowa. In this podcast, Emmett shares his journey from his early days in hip-hop through his time in the military to becoming a teaching artist who empowers youth through the arts, specifically hip-hop. Emmett discusses hip-hop as a cultural movement that uplifts people, amplifies the … [Read more...] about Meet poet, hip-hop artist, actor and teaching artist Emmett Phillips
Household or Community Dynamics Affecting Children’s Engagement with Art
Just in time for the school year, the U.S. Department of Education has updated its set of key indicators that monitor the “Condition of Education” in this country, based on ongoing data collection and reporting from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Where, you might ask, is the art in that? Literally, it resides in an indicator category known as “Family … [Read more...] about Household or Community Dynamics Affecting Children’s Engagement with Art
Meet Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah)
Wampum & Fiber Artist and 2023 National Heritage Fellow Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah) is a brilliant artist, marine biologist, and advocate for cultural preservation, Native lifeways, and environmental stewardship. In this podcast, James-Perry talks about the intersection of art and science and explains how these two passions inform her … [Read more...] about Meet Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah)
Meet Blues Harmonica Player and 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins
This week, we’re revisiting 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins, a true master of the blues harmonica. In this music-filled podcast, Phil discusses the significance of Piedmont blues, the art of blues harmonica, and his own commitment to preserving and passing down the blues heritage to future generations. He recounts how his passion for the instrument grew, meeting … [Read more...] about Meet Blues Harmonica Player and 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins