Getting schooled in cultural policy...

#1: I like any article that starts talking about advanced cultural policy courses for US politicians. This one in article gives a concise, yet encompassing picture of why it matters, as well as why it's so darned hard to implement, state-side.

#2: I was intrigued by the link to ExchangesConnect, "an international online community managed by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs that connects potential, current, and former exchange program participants so that they can discuss application processes, programs, and living abroad." I didn't know that such a site existed, let alone realized it could be put to use for artist exchanges. Which is cool.

Oregon Arts Watch

One stop shopping for arts and cultural journalism in Oregon - what a great idea!

Note to self that I can now keep myself in the loop with Oregon Arts Watch...