Archiving Fellowships Blog: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Part 1
In her first blog post, Bethany shares how the unique history and needs of CPRD has influenced the process of identifying and beginning to plan for the organization of their archives.
Archiving Fellowships Blog: JazzAntiqua, Part 1
In her first blog post, Blair describes getting to know JazzAntiqua’s physical and artistic home at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, their long-time community members, and their rich materials.
Culture + Community in a Time of Transformation
Dance/USA offers a special presentation of a national study, Culture + Community in a Time of Transformation: A Special Edition of Culture Track, including information about dance attenders.
More Arts = More Benefits for Kids
A recent study of arts education in Houston brings good news. Learn more in this article from The Wallace Foundation.
Exploring History and Culture with Arts Organizations of Color
Eleven fellows tapped by the Social Science Research Council will work with organizations in the Wallace Foundation’s art initiative.
Archiving Fellowships Blog: Charya Burt, Part 4
In his final blog post, Lingyu reflects on the silences and gaps in traditional archives, and the ways that his work and the work of the other Fellows pushes the field toward representing those missing pieces.
Archiving Fellowships Blog: Ballethnic, Part 3
In her final blog post, shady provides a point-by-point overview of her work with Ballethnic this past summer, and offers insight and advice for others working on archiving projects with dance companies.
Archiving Fellowships Blog: DCDC, Part 4
In the final section of his blog, Quentin writes about digitizing the files of choreographer James Truitte, and includes reflections on Mr. Truitte’s contributions to Dayton Contemporary Dance Company from Sheri “Sparkle” Williams.
Archiving Fellowships Blog: Guadalupe Dance Company, Part 4
In her final blog post, Tere discusses curating an exhibit about the GCAC, the value of seeing the public interact with archives, and key takeaways.
Archiving Fellowships Blog: Dancing Wheels, Part 2
In her final blog post, Hallie writes about how she tackled the many priorities for Dancing Wheels’ archives by getting started on multiple projects and establishing procedures that can be continued by the company staff.