A conversation with Hana S. Sharif, Artistic Director of Arena Stage since August 2023. Sharif discusses her transformative first year at the helm and her inaugural season as Arena’s producing artistic director. She reflects on the vibrant theatrical community in Washington, D.C., and her commitment to amplifying dynamic voices in American theater. With an … [Read more...] about Hana S. Sharif: Curating Conversations at Arena Stage
Meet Fabian Debora–Chicano Muralist and 2024 National Heritage Fellow
Art Works is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the NEA National Heritage Fellowships with a conversation with Chicano muralist and 2024 National Heritage Fellow Fabian Debora. Debora discusses his remarkable journey from growing up in the gang culture of Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, to becoming an acclaimed artist and advocate. He … [Read more...] about Meet Fabian Debora–Chicano Muralist and 2024 National Heritage Fellow
Exploring the Power of Theater Education with Dr. Thalia Goldstein
A conversation with Dr. Thalia Goldstein about the significant impact of theater education on child development. Dr. Goldstein is an associate professor and director of the Applied Developmental Psychology program in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University where she directs the Play, Learning, Arts and Youth Lab (PLAYlab), and co-directs the National Endowment … [Read more...] about Exploring the Power of Theater Education with Dr. Thalia Goldstein
Conjuring Arts Data from Tax Forms and Taxonomies–How a Dance Researcher Does It
U.S. government statistics about arts and cultural organizations and industries can tell us quite a lot. We can learn about revenue, headcount, payroll, and compensation—to name a few data elements. Still, there are many glaring omissions. Not only are data often lacking about specific types of arts organizations, i.e., relative to mission or artistic discipline, but … [Read more...] about Conjuring Arts Data from Tax Forms and Taxonomies–How a Dance Researcher Does It
Embracing Queerness in Ballet: A Conversation with Adriana Pierce
A conversation with Adriana Pierce, a trailblazing dancer, choreographer, and director, who is reshaping the ballet world through her initiative, Queer the Ballet. Pierce discusses her early dance experiences and how her passion for dance led her to notable positions at the New York City Ballet and Miami City Ballet, where she spent seven years honing her craft. But at the … [Read more...] about Embracing Queerness in Ballet: A Conversation with Adriana Pierce