“Rural people are every bit as deserving of art as any other group, and maybe more so, because they don't have as much access to it,” jazz musician Sam Miltich tells @JeffreyBrown https://t.co/gPqWQyUTts
“So what’s happening in Minnesota has been really inspiring.”
Thanks to @ByJenna at the @StarTribune for the great feature on the 2019 @racsummit in #GrandRapids last month, and for featuring so many partners, organizers & speakers! #racsummit
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“Move from a power culture to a culture of empowerment.” @JamieHorter along with 5 amazing leaders in creative rural youth development closing out the #racsummit with so much heart, hope and honesty about how our society is failing the next generation. Let’s. Do. Better.
A look at how youth are engaged in the arts at #racsummit because they have a great capacity to get involved. So where are we getting stuck? Question asked, and power dynamics come up in this presentation. "Youth understand power." What does it mean to engage youth?
“Right here; right now the future is in front us. Let’s point ourselves to youth, innovation & great ideas.” Elli Haerter
@BushFoundation is everywhere offering their funding to the very best ideas &people. Loved this personal touch & offer. https://t.co/4eW2fdQ9tr #racsummit
The awesome @ElliHaerter introducing the final session on Rural Futures - so grateful for @BushFoundation investment in culture, creativity and the future of our communities #racsummit
"Don't underestimate the power of a cup of coffee."
"Treat them like you know them."
"Be relentlessly positive in giving credit."
"It can take ten years to affect change."
Great talking big-A and little-a advocacy with @MNCITIZEN, @ArtsMidwest & @IowaArtsCouncil. #racsummit
As promised: we have @BuckanagaSC T-shirts for sale at our registration booth at @ReifCouncil today and tomorrow!
Want more @BuckanagaSC - you can catch their pop-up shop at tonight's First Friday Art Crawl at Old Central School!