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Apr 09 2013

Yo-Yo Ma Named 2013 Harman-Eisner Artist in Residence

By Erica Sheftman

"As a musician, I'm trained to do two things at the same time: work toward a goal larger than myself and pay attention to the smallest possible detail,” said recently named 2013 Harman-Eisner Artist in Residence

Filed in Blog Topics: Yo-Yo Ma, Citizen Artist, Arts Program, Damian Woetzel

Feb 25 2013

And the Winner Is...Creativity in Education

By Karen Sommer Shalett

Though this year's Oscars are over (gratefully, for some), the most salient conversation of the evening—the importance of creativity in education—will continue in Los Angeles on March 6.

Filed in Blog Topics: Aspen Institute Arts Program, Damian Woetzel, Yo-Yo Ma, Aspen Institute Arts Strategy Group

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