Putting Artists to Work in Cultural Recovery

In this compelling video, Arlene Goldbard argues the importance of putting artists to work in order to aid the cultural and economic recovery. A provocative independent voice for our times, Arlene Goldbard is a writer, social activist, and consultant who works for justice, compassion and honor in every sphere, from the interpersonal to the transnational.

Goldbard’s 2006 publication New Creative Community: The Art of Cultural Development is highly recommended.  It is an inspiring, foundational book that defines the burgeoning field of community cultural development. Through personal stories, rousing accounts, detailed observation and histories, Arlene Goldbard describes how communities express and develop themselves via the creative arts. This comprehensive, photographically- illustrated book, which covers community-based arts such as theater grounded in oral history and murals celebrating cultural heritage, will appeal to the curious non-specialist reader as well as the practitioner and student.

3 Responses to “Putting Artists to Work in Cultural Recovery”

1. Arlene Goldbard says:

   February 22, 2010 at 10:28 am

   Thanks, David. If people are interested in supporting these ideas, they can visit http://www.newculturalpolicy.org and join many artists in signing the petition to support Art & The Public Purpose: A New Framework.
2. Ian Christian says:

   March 11, 2010 at 8:34 pm

   Yes it is time for the world to become one. Inspiring a new culture is the only way to do it! We believe with you Arlene and are standing by you every step of the way… Check out our music at http://www.atomzmuzik.com to get a taste of an artist who puts this message throughout every song… Love, Peace, and Increase… IC
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