Conference Kit

Pitch track: International Cultural Exchange

While there are many workshops and events during the Members Conference that may interest you, the following have been selected specifically for members of the media looking to write a story on the impact of International Cultural Exchange.

If you have any questions about the content of any of the events below or if you know of a story you are interested in writing that may be enhanced by an interview or aspect of this year's Members Conference, do not hesitate to contact Melissa Schwartz, Director of Communications at 202.207.3843 or via e-mail at mschwartz@artspresenters.org.

Saturday, January 8, 2005

Dr. Daniel Barnard, Director, Logan Music Series, Penn State University
Qiu Xia He, Director, Silk Road Music
Hank Knerr, Director of Public Events, Indiana University
Andy Narell, Musician, Caribbean Jazz Project
Bill Smith, Eye for Talent (moderator)

The old adage says that music is the universal language, but the reality of programming World Music is far more complex. How do we attract the public to music from unfamiliar cultures? This panel will focus on both public performance and educational programming as ways to attract diverse audiences to music from other cultures.

Sunday, January 9, 2005

Marjorie Coffin, Cultural Attaché, U.S. Embassy in Mexico
Rachel Cooper, Director of Performing Arts and Cultural Programs, Asia Society (moderator)
James Early, Director, Cultural Heritage Policy at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage; International Network for Cultural Diversity
Nitis Jacon de Araujo Moreira, President, Mercosur Cultural Network
András Szántó, Director, National Arts Journalism Program, Columbia University
Jeanne Wikler, General Director for Cultural Affairs USA, The Netherlands Consulate General

The role of art and culture in U.S. foreign policy has been greatly diminished since the end of the Cold War. Its necessity, however, couldn't be more apparent than in the deep mistrust of American ideas, values and intentions that exists worldwide. Cultural diplomacy is the exchange of ideas, information, art and other aspects of culture among nations and their peoples in order to foster mutual understanding. This panel explores the history, present and future of cultural diplomacy's role in shaping attitudes about the United States overseas and in cultivating an understanding of other cultures at home.

Monday, January 10, 2005

How can adding a global element to a season revitalize an existing audience and reach new audiences? How can cross-genre collaborations energize the curatorial process? What do these new alliances and opportunities mean for the artists involved? Listen to the experiences of presenters and artists who will discuss the risks and rewards involved in building bridges.

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