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Documentary Screening: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who...

Rita Moreno’s talent and resilience triumphed over adversity, as she broke barriers, fought for representation and forged the path for new generations of artists. Director Mariem Pérez Riera and Co-Producer Ilia Vélez joined in conversation with Aspen Institute Arts Program Executive Director Erika Mallin in this post-film panel. Watch here!

Event

05.28.2021
Arts

New Views Documentaries and Dialogue Series

The Aspen Institute Arts Program and Aspen Film announce the line-up of acclaimed documentaries for the 2021 Eisner/Lauder New Views Documentaries & ...

BY Arts Program

Of Interest

05.28.2021
Arts

Documentary Screening: My Name is Pauli Murray

The remarkable story of pioneering poet, lawyer, Black activist, feminist, and priest Pauli Murray. Directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West and Producer Talleah Bridges McMahon joined in conversation with Aspen Institute Arts Program Executive Director Erika Mallin in this post-film panel. Watch here!

Event

05.20.2021
Arts

Future of the Creative Economy

The doors have reopened, and there is joy and relief, but artists and cultural institutions are facing an uncertain economy. What are the next steps towards recovery for the creative industry, and how can we help ensure its stability? Join us on Wednesday May 11th!

Event

04.27.2021
Arts

Theater and the American Narrative

How can theater tell a fully American story, one that is more inclusive and can cross the lines that divide us?

BY Arts Program

Video

03.10.2021
World Affairs

True Cultural Diplomacy Is Subversive

When governments engage in cultural diplomacy they must give communities and artists the freedom to shape the diplomatic dialogue.

BY Andrei Tarnea

Blog Post

03.04.2021
Arts

The Case for Funding the Arts and Resetting the Creative Economy

One of the first to shut down and possibly the last to fully reopen, the creative industry has been imperiled by COVID-19. How can we ensure its economic stability going forward? Featuring New York Times Art Critic Jason Farago, Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Artistic Director Nataki Garrett, playwright Jeremy O. Harris, and Principal of Cultural Assets Management at Bloomberg Associates Kate Levin in conversation with Anna Deavere Smith. Watch here!

Event

02.22.2021
K-12 Education

Social and Emotional Learning Starts With the Arts

Christopher Maximos, a sophomore at Stanford describes the personal connection between SEL and his speech & debate career while underlining the importance of the arts in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

BY Christopher Maximos, Rising Sophomore at Stanford University, & 1 more

Blog Post

10.22.2020
Arts

Jon Batiste: Music Makes Change

Last month, Grammy-nominated musician Jon Batiste was followed by a brass band, dancers, and musicians in New York City.

BY Aspen Ideas Now

Video

07.23.2020
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