Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

While touring the island, listening to my pleasant audio guide chattering away on my headphones, I learned of a constituent empowerment campaign from long ago. His scathing editorials demanded that America step up and provide a home for such a beautiful work of art. We also went out to Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Hundreds of unique, hand-made art postcards, containing words of compassion and solidarity are hand delivered to individuals and communities all over the world, bringing connection, hope, visibility and voice to women and girls whose lives have suffered from isolation, violence or repression. Each card is a piece of art in my mind.

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Costa Rica Interview Afghanistan Artist 60

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

CON: can make people feel like second-class board members instead of equal leaders in the organization. CON: can feel disconnected from the primary governance of the museum or can feel like a second-class board overall. Our topics are broad, including Creative Spaces, Youth Empowerment, and Economic Opportunity. Meet them here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

They started WAKE after working together for 15 years designing and leading global programs at the intersection of technology, civil society and women’s empowerment. The program is called Tech2Empower and you can learn more about it here.

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Facilitation Training Train International 50

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 17, 2016

Let's say your organization has a mission to increase X (art, healthy kids, clean water, community cohesiveness, etc.). On the other hand, in onstage mode, we could present more highly visible opportunities for people to be empowered and connected through art and history.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 17, 2015

I was able to participate thanks in part to professional development grants from Arizona Commission on the Arts and Sigma Alpha Iota. and featured a series of plenary sessions, workshops, master classes, and networking opportunities. The conference took place November 26 & 27 (yes, Thanksgiving!)

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 7, 2015

I was able to participate thanks in part to professional development grants from Arizona Commission on the Arts and Sigma Alpha Iota. and featured a series of plenary sessions, workshops, master classes, and networking opportunities. The conference took place November 26 & 27 (yes, Thanksgiving!) Like this article? Get another!

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