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Cultural Democracy // Arlene Goldbard

February 14, 2021 • Season 2 • Episode 1

Emilie and André speak with Arlene Goldbard about the role of culture in forging equitable futures in our communities.

Arlene Goldbard is a writer, speaker, consultant and cultural activist whose focus is the intersection of culture, politics, and spirituality. Her two books on art’s public purpose—The Wave and The Culture of Possibility: Art, Artists & The Future were published in spring 2013. Prior books include New Creative Community: The Art of Cultural Development, Community, Culture and Globalization, an anthology published by the Rockefeller Foundation, Crossroads: Reflections on the Politics of Culture, and Clarity, a novel.

Arlene has addressed academic and community audiences in the U.S. and Europe and provided advice to hundreds of community-based organizations, independent media groups, and public and private funders and policymakers. Find her blog, talks, and writings at www.arlenegoldbard.com.