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NEW on http://arts.gov! 50 States of Arts Participation examines state-level data from the 2022 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts including a comparison of arts participation across states, how rates of arts participation compare with participation rates for other types of activities, and the types of modalities do people use to access and learn about the arts. https://bit.ly/3Br6ZNM [PDF]

A joy to watch this film. Joy is one of the 10 essential threads of Original Learning - many of the other threads were being mentioned such as risk, time, imagination, interaction, wonder etc Also play. Play is at the heart of children being able to explore their fascinations - an atelier of this kind allows people to play with art materials - to really get to know them. That children with disabilities are being prioritized is fabulous - because if it works for them it usually works for everyone. Recent reading though is making me seriously question the word "special" though - and as an autistic person I have never particularly liked "special rights" - I have the same rights as everyone else - not special ones. Some children/adults need extra support/resources/time in order to access their rights. Special can make it feel a little othering at times. Maybe instead of special school it should be inclusive school? Maybe instead of special needs education - inclusive education? Or rights based education or educational support or? But there definitely needs to be more spaces like this where adults/teachers can practice teaching for/with learner autonomy and can not just know about it, but actually understand it - learning by doing

#ThrowbackThursday: In 2000, TCU created the College of Communication, separating the study of communication and fine arts. Learn more about this historic change and the impact it had on TCU at our digital timeline: https://bit.ly/46YiPZY

The arts are an unstoppable force. Learn more about how we’re strengthening cities through the power of the arts in our Annual Report. https://bloom.bg/3vMlbhM

The UK’s visual arts sector calls for sustained support from the government to maintain its contribution to the UK's creative economy. 📢 We've joined more than 4,000 arts professionals and artists in signing an open letter to Lisa Nandy MP, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The letter urges the government to take steps in supporting the visual arts sector, as per the recommendations of the Visual Arts Manifesto proposed by Art Fund and 23 other arts organisations earlier this year. The letter puts forward three of our key policy asks: • To ensure every school child visits a cultural organisation every year • To protect free entry to museums and galleries • To expand the Museum and Gallery Exhibition Tax Relief The letter and manifesto were highlighted by The Guardian this weekend: https://bit.ly/4gbEio9 📝 Read the letter: https://bit.ly/3ZbLavE

Delving into the intriguing topic of arts funding, our latest blog post explores the question, "Who Pays for the Arts?" Gain deeper insights into the financial support behind the arts and its impact on society. Don't miss out - read the full post here: https://ift.tt/U7itGHm

How do you define the Value of the Arts? Came across this tidy little chart from RAND on 'Reframing the Debate About the Value of the Arts' today: https://lnkd.in/g5t4wGpk

"It is more important than ever for public officials and funders to understand the immense social and economic value of the arts and culture – not as embellishments but necessities." Read about how we (that means *you*, too!) clawed back $1 million for 11 restored positions at the city level and $17.5 million at the state level. Details on that and more in Ricky Abilez, MPA's latest blog below.

This course provides valuable content for creating and maintaining union/student center environments that welcome, respect and honor all individuals. Topics covered will include accessibility, cultural audits of art and campus icons, and much more. https://buff.ly/4bpNiDw

This is so key to the future development of system wide approaches to support communities in an ABCD, strength based way. How do we better engage ICBs in this to understand the importance and potential for improved health and wellbeing as well as better self-management and JOY in life! Would love to hear your experiences of how this is happening #SocialPrescribing