April Arts Leadership Newsletter
Arts Data Backs Economic ImprovementThe arts and cultural sector contributed $804.2 billion or 4.3 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2016. Washington state's annual growth was over 11%! Read the data and other key findings by the National Endowment for the Arts here.
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When It Comes to Female Artists, the MTA has a Better Track Record than NY’s Top Museums"In an art world now waking up to egregious gender inequality, the 'collection' of artist commissions spearheaded by the organization is exceptional in that it is almost half female." Read more about this program on Hyperallergic.
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Arts Leadership Announces
April Book Club We invite you to join the Arts Leadership Book Club for a discussion around this month's featured book,
Disidentifications: Queers of Color and the
Performance of Politics by José Esteban Muñoz. Arts Leadership Assistant Professor Jasmine Mahmoud will lead the event with an arts archival workshop. This event will take place on April 29th, 7 PM - 9 PM in Suite 401 of the Jefferson Building (1401 E Jefferson St) on Seattle University's campus. A casual dinner will be provided. Limited copies of the text will be available for participants. To RSVP and request dietary accommodations, please contact Program
Coordinator Rachel Betron.
Snapshot of MFA '18 Cass Walker presenting last June
Save the Date: MFA 2019 Summary Project Presentations Saturday, June 15, 2019, 9 AM - 4 PM
Pigott Building Rooms 102 & 103
Seattle University MFA Arts Leadership students spend their final quarter working on a Summary Project that integrates their practicum and academic experiences from the past two years into one comprehensive project. Join us on June 15th as our graduating students present their work, covering a variety of arts leadership topics. Visit the MFA website to learn more about the MFA Summary project.
'Harlem' comes to Seattle Dance Theatre Harlem, presented at Paramount Theatre, focuses on a future that is characterized by expansion and engagement. The Company brings together artists from various dance styles and disciplines (e.g. music, fashion) to create
new works that influence and enhance the ballet art form. For tickets, click here.
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The Paths of Sculptors This panel discussion, moderated by Frye Art Museum Manager of Public Programs Negarra A. Kudumu, will address the three aspects of a sculptor’s life and work: the value of a young artist finding the perfect mentor; the roles of intuition and inspiration in artistic process and practice; and the challenges of preserving an artist’s legacy. Register now for this free event!
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Arts Leadership Programs at Seattle University curates this monthly newsletter full of national arts news, community updates and events! If you'd like to share an announcement or featured news in the newsletter, email the Arts Leadership Graduate Marketing Assistant, Ellen McGivern.
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