tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417044477758058271.post1275735894672324046..comments2013-08-21T04:10:41.498-07:00Comments on art for social change: The Power of Art in HealingBonnie Greenballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09828731514849619110noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417044477758058271.post-86710858809142592212010-05-22T04:52:06.957-07:002010-05-22T04:52:06.957-07:00There is an interesting contrast between your post...There is an interesting contrast between your post on the flag painting and arts for healing. The flag purchase links not only to the conflation of "being American" with sentimental longings for a "Father Knows Best" culture that never really existed, but also with commercialism and consumerism.<br /><br />In contrast, the story about creating art that brings people together, resulting in sharing not only with one another, but also with the public, and in bringing hope and meaning to both actors and audience - now, that's the United States in which I can be proud. Those are the living symbols of inclusivity, acceptance, and care. The painting of a U.S. flag and one's desire to own it at such cost evoke what are, for me, disquieting symbols of exclusivity, greed, a patriotism that makes some citizens believe we are better and more important than the rest of the world's citizens, and the militarism I associate with the Star-Spangled Banner.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your perspectives, Bonnie! I enjoyed the reflection they caused for me.Jody McBrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566987899893069239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417044477758058271.post-35984060743133129562010-05-19T08:48:55.016-07:002010-05-19T08:48:55.016-07:00Jim Leach, Chairman of the National Endowment for ...Jim Leach, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, speaks of the disconnect between how U.S. citizens talk about the humanities and the arts, and how we show support for them. He gives the example of how we support the “muscle” of our military forces, but do so only once we understand how that muscle will be used. Combining the arts with healthcare can and should be a premier demonstration of arts’ “muscle” - how arts can directly impact health, healing, wellness, and furthering our quality of life, especially as our demographics shift in age. Research is supporting efficacy and economics of applications. Now we need to demonstrate support through funding – from individuals through federal government.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806946053579365411noreply@blogger.com