Ira GlassFor anyone who is a fan of Ira Glass, here is a link to a radio piece that he created in order to document arts programs for teenagers, the kinds of programs that can often fall through the cracks for many funders. He cites the compelling evidence from Shirley Brice Heath that these arts programs are perhaps the "single most effective kinds of programs to help kids develop." Community MusicWorks is grateful for the continued support of many foundations and indviduals this season. Maybe if everyone took a moment to listen to something like this radio documentary, there’d be more than enough money to go around for all the deserving programs like CMW. Ira, a Brown University graduate, created this piece to present at a Grantsmakers in the Arts conference in Chicago some years ago. Enjoy!
-Heath Marlow, CMW staff |
