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I am happy and very grateful to have the example of Vea Vecchi in my pocket as I reflect on the enduring meaning of creativity for humans, young and old. For those of you who would like to take the time to read her spoken synopsis, I have transcribed the English subtitles. I did this mostly for myself because my Italian is slow, the images are rich and, and although I have had the book for years, I appreciate so much this synopsis by and of an affectionate, poetic, inclusive, collective, caring and strongly protective person and project! Vea Vecchi, author  Art and Creativity in Reggio Emilia  (Routledge Contesting Early Childhood series) “Essentially, the book is the story of an encounter between a background in the arts - my background - and the educational philosophy of Reggio Emilia's municipal infant-toddler centers and preschools. An encounter... an interweaving... Which together with many people and many competencies,  contributed to the birth and formation of a new and original pedagogy. (A pedagogy) ...in which poetic languages have been welcomed and considered important for richer and more complete knowledge. The book's protagonist is the atelier with its culture diffused within and outside the school filtered through daily work with teachers and children. The co-protagonists are observation and documentation of the children’s learning processes. These are all ingredients of an educational project in which aesthetic sensibility is transversal and threads through every level, positioned as a barrier to keep away all forms of violence and abuse of power.”  https://lnkd.in/gfb6bTkh 

He Tātai Whetū is an important strategy I’m proud of contributing to, and also being involved in delivering.

The Lighthouse of Life In 20+ years, from the Gulf to Latin America, Africa to the USA, I’ve had the privilege of navigating through an extraordinary journey of cultures, experiences, and people. Like a lighthouse that guides ships through stormy seas, I’ve found that being a beacon for others—whether in times of triumph or tragedy—has been one of the most fulfilling aspects of life. As a former semi-professional blues and jazz saxophonist, I learned early on the beauty of expression, of sharing both the joys and sorrows with others. Music, much like life, is about the harmony of individual stories blending together to create something powerful. In my professional life, these lessons continued to echo, especially as I’ve seen firsthand how embracing diverse cultures drives high performance and integrity. The values instilled in me at Stonyhurst College—integrity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to others—have been my compass. I cherish the friendships formed with individuals from all walks of life, where challenges were embraced, and differences celebrated. Life is wonderful because it’s shared. Whether in business or music, it’s the moments where we lift others, where we act as lighthouses in someone else’s storm, that define a life of true value. My photo reflecting this at Chuseok last year in the Korea, sums it all up (we the shared a room together at Stonyhurst and are form 3 different lands, culture and personality and yet remain the close friends of life Joohyun Ahn Tapiwa Sikipa ) and please share this John Cartwright-Terry within your forum. #Integrity #Diversity #Leadership #StonyhursrtCollege #Inspiration #HighPerformance #GlobalLife #BluesLife #StonyhurstValues #chuseok

"As an iconic new cultural anchor at the heart of the Bay Park, the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will ensure that Sarasota’s cultural economy continues to flourish for years to come, bringing new jobs, visitor spending, and tax dollars to the city and region,” said HR&A Advisors Principal Alexander Stokes.   The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and the City of Sarasota have released an economic impact study, prepared by HR&A Advisors, highlighting the transformative impact of the new performing arts center on Sarasota County. The study forecasts over $150 million in annual economic activity, surpassing the current impact of the existing performing arts hall by 30%. The new center is projected to create 1,200 permanent jobs and generate $300 million in tax revenues over 30 years, marking a significant advancement for the city's cultural and economic vitality.    Read the full report below.     #EconomicImpact #SarasotaArts #CommunityGrowth

Make your voice heard - Complete the Portland City Council survey! Please take just 3 minutes, right now, to give your opinion on the REUSE and revitalization of the existing Keller Auditorium! The City of Portland's new survey will be used to convey the opinion of whoever responds so please contribute to this effort with your input! We jumped in and answered the short 10 question survey. We were taken aback at the wording of several questions that appear skewed to give results that would favor building new and abandoning the existing Keller. Turning lemons to lemonade, just sharing how Restore Oregon answered those: Question 6 - NO, because it asks only about the City's investment in a "new" facility vs investment in the existing facility Question 7 - We don't want or need a new use that is unfunded! The first thought was to just not answer the question because it will be a distraction and is meant to confuse. But, in fact, this question is an opportunity to reinforce the obvious: "There is only one use - the City must keep the existing use as Oregon's premier performing arts facility. We do not support any ideas for new or different uses." Question 9 - we chose not to answer the first "yes, no, unsure" because of the way the question is written. We wrote in the "Briefly explain" box: "This is a positive solution to balance much needed renovation work of the existing Keller while keeping a performance schedule for 7 months of each year. It's a win-win to achieve downtown's revitalization and reinvestment in the arts and culture at the existing Keller." Question 10 -- we elaborated on the 4 points from the Halprin Landscape Conservancy, starting with "Reusing and reimaging Our Next Keller is the best overall option." Finally, anyone can take this survey, not just people who live in the City. Thanks for your help! https://lnkd.in/gnGKr-5G . . . . . #restoreoregon #architecture #advocacy #KellerAuditorium #Reuse #KellerFountain #ournextkeller #halprinlandscapeconservancy #TedWheeler #commissionerdanryan #commissionercarmenrubio #commissionermingusmapps #PortlandCityCommissionerReneGonzalez #downtownportland

If you are moving offices, updating your current fit-out and need some ergonomic advice, then reach out to Clive. Legend in the Furniture/Chair game and (yes, I am slightly biased) a nice guy with a fountain of knowledge, who genuinely cares 👍 Reach out and have a chat and maybe, just maybe, he might be all talked out about Ergonomics and Chairs, that when I visit this weekend, he wont get me to test out all his Chair samples 😂 #ergonomics #legendofthegame #perthfitout

Hey Raleigh & Wake County friends! I need your help with something. Cultural master planning is essential for creating a unified and strategic approach to arts, culture, and heritage in a community. The Wake County Board of Commissioners has asked United Arts to lead this process for the County government. Such a plan acts as a comprehensive roadmap to preserve the County’s cultural assets, promote creativity, and enhance community well-being. By setting clear goals and strategies, it aligns the cultural sector with broader goals like tourism, economic growth, education, and social inclusion. A well-structured plan will ensure equitable access to cultural resources, includes diverse communities, and encourages collaboration between government, artists, and residents. Additionally, it can attract funding and partnerships, ensuring long-term support for cultural initiatives. By identifying gaps and opportunities, the masterplan helps to prioritize projects, ensuring that resources are efficiently allocated and that cultural programs contribute to the overall quality of life for residents. We can’t do this without your input! Your feedback is VITALLY IMPORTANT to the process, so please take 5 mins and complete the community feedback survey today! https://lnkd.in/eDz45j9Y

Further to earlier post, the following piece appeared in the G and M yesterday. Many, many thanks for all the very kind notes below, and the personal encouragement. I also appreciate deeply how much caring there is for this great national institution, The NGC/MBAC. https://lnkd.in/gUtxyuRC

This has been my work-from-anywhere desk for the last week in Marseille. The change of scenery, daily walks, museums, history, food, the sound of the Mediterranean and the scent of allspice and harissa in this beautiful immigrant city all fill the creative well. As Julia Cameron put it: Art is an image-using system. In order to create, we draw from our inner well. This inner well, an artistic reservoir, is ideally like a well-stocked trout pond. We've got big fish, little fish, fat fish, skinny fish-- an abundance of artistic fish to fry. As artists, we must realize that we have to maintain this artistic ecosystem. If we don't give some attention to upkeep, our well is apt to become depleted, stagnant, or blocked. Any extended period or piece of work draws heavily on our artistic well. As artists we must learn to be self-nourishing. We must become alert enough to consciously replenish our creative resources as we draw on them-- to restock the trout pond, so to speak. I call this process filling the well.