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Episode 25: A Capital Campaign with Lasting Impact (and a Cash Reserve!) Jan 05, 2017

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Beryl Jolly, Executive Director of the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, discusses their capital campaign to restore their historic theater, retire old debt, and establish operating reserves. She says their cash reserve will allow the Mahaiwe to invest more directly in the artist, in the theater, and in the community. Beryl Jolly has been the director … Continue reading "Episode 25: A Capital Campaign with Lasting Impact (and a Cash Reserve!)"

Episode 24: Music Therapy & Neuroplasticity Dec 16, 2016

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Dr. Peggy Codding, Professor of Music in Music Therapy at the Berklee College of Music, says our brains allow us to compensate for the needs our brains have. She describes the ability of the brain to retrain neurons through music therapy, helping people with profound functional disabilities to express themselves. Peggy Codding, Ph.D, MT-BC is … Continue reading "Episode 24: Music Therapy & Neuroplasticity"

Episode 23: Vivid, Beautiful Language Spoken Between Art & Science Dec 07, 2016

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Catalyst Conversations presents intimate and provocative conversations between artists, scientists, and the public. Deborah Davidson, Founder and Director, describes how the organization came to be and how magic ensues when artists and scientists interplay. Deborah Davidson is a curator, artist and educator. Deborah received her M.F.A. from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts … Continue reading "Episode 23: Vivid, Beautiful Language Spoken Between Art & Science"

Episode 22: Leadership Change Needn’t Be A Crisis Nov 30, 2016

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There’s an enormous amount of generational leadership change that’s happening in our arts and cultural organizations. And while people may liken succession planning to a form of disaster preparedness, Old Sturbridge Village – the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast – sees it differently. Jim Donahue, President and CEO of Old Sturbridge Village, discusses … Continue reading "Episode 22: Leadership Change Needn’t Be A Crisis"

Episode 21: When Arts & Culture Have a Seat in City Hall Nov 09, 2016

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Erin Williams, Cultural Development Officer for the City of Worcester and Executive Director of the Worcester Cultural Coalition, discusses what’s possible when arts & culture has a seat in City Hall, and what can be gained by integrating the arts into city strategies. Erin I. Williams is the Cultural Development Officer for the City of … Continue reading "Episode 21: When Arts & Culture Have a Seat in City Hall"

Episode 20: Access to the Natural World Oct 27, 2016

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Mass Audubon is working hard to ensure that everyone can enjoy the nature of Massachusetts. Lucy Gertz, Statewide Education Projects Manager, details how what began in 2008 with the construction of a pilot “sensory trail” has since evolved into their Accessible Interpretive Trails Project, which includes 12 multi-sensory, interpretive All Persons Trails. Lucy Gertz, Statewide … Continue reading "Episode 20: Access to the Natural World"

Episode 19: Learning Through Play, Through Making Sep 28, 2016

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Over the last decade, the Maker Movement has grown into a worldwide network of people from all disciplines coming together to learn through play and through making. Eric Rosenbaum, a creative technologist with a doctorate from MIT Media Lab’s Lifelong Kindergarten group, says there’s a powerful promise in unlocking the potential that we all have … Continue reading "Episode 19: Learning Through Play, Through Making"

Episode 18: How Does Arts Funding in Boston Compare? Sep 13, 2016

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Earlier this year, the Boston Foundation released a study, “How Boston and Other American Cities Support and Sustain the Arts.” Julie Koo, Vice President of TDC and co-author of the report, shares key findings from the research and how Boston’s philanthropic scenes varies from other US cities. Juliana Koo is a Vice President at TDC, … Continue reading "Episode 18: How Does Arts Funding in Boston Compare?"

Episode 17: New England Aquarium’s Ethos of Civic Engagement Aug 30, 2016

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With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the New England Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region. William Spitzer, Vice President for Programs, Exhibits and Planning, shares how the Aquarium has transitioned from focusing on individual consumer behaviors to collective and civic … Continue reading "Episode 17: New England Aquarium’s Ethos of Civic Engagement"

Episode 16: Youth Finding a Voice, Finding a Stage Aug 16, 2016

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Through Barrington Stage Company’s creative youth development program, Playwright Mentoring Project, theatre is used as a catalyst to help under-served youth learn skills to aid them in developing positive self-images. Artistic Director Julie Boyd speaks to the cathartic nature of this work and to how their programs in education and theatre-making interweave. Julianne Boyd co-founded the … Continue reading "Episode 16: Youth Finding a Voice, Finding a Stage"

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