In the midst of a global economic meltdown, I find my thoughts turn increasingly to the rent. I know it's selfish, but so is the landlord. Longing to find my professional self on the agenda of the professional problem solvers, I go to the source for succor, asking "What does President Barack Obama have on the agenda for Teaching Artists like me?"
On his official website, I find we are not mentioned in the section titled "Education." In fact, we are not mentioned at all...anywhere.
"Arts" is listed as one of the subcategories under "Additional Issues" along with "Sportsmen." From this, I conclude that we are as important to the new administration as "hunters and anglers."
Here is what little there is:
Plus: Judy Garland pens a fan letter.
On his official website, I find we are not mentioned in the section titled "Education." In fact, we are not mentioned at all...anywhere.
"Arts" is listed as one of the subcategories under "Additional Issues" along with "Sportsmen." From this, I conclude that we are as important to the new administration as "hunters and anglers."
Here is what little there is:
As the author of two best-selling books — "Dreams from My Father" and "The Audacity of Hope" — President Obama uniquely appreciates the role and value of creative expression.It's like he smiled right at me.
Plus: Judy Garland pens a fan letter.
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