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I literally just came from a workshop sponsored by the Capital City Chamber of Commerce with Lucas Held, director of communications for the Wallance Foundation. The lecture (with invaluable question and answer period) covered Wallace's Diversity of Cultural Participation findings. The lecture also covered lots of info from RAND's Gifts of the Muse. Both of these are very exciting publications, highlighting arts, accessability, importance, priorities, benefits and lots of other topics near and dear to the arts and/or arts administrators. Of course, there are lessons for everyone in these participation/access publications, so check out the summaries even if you don't think they are relevant to you.

Also of note was the question and answer session. Essentially it turned into a dialogue amoung those representatives present regarding these diversity and access issues and how they affect our community. I left the workshop invigorated and ready to handle some big challenges. It all starts with that first step.

Though I doubt they'll ever see it, thanks to the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Held from the Wallance Foundation and Peggy from the Tallahassee Leon County Cultural Resources Commission (soon to be COCA) for such an engaging and informative presentation.

Hit the CRC's website for upcoming opportunities.

Have a great day, and use it to make a difference for yourself or someone else.