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Exploring the Real Crisis Facing the Arts
March 24, 2009
Ben Cameron program director, arts, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Ben Cameron, a longtime advocate of cultural participation at the national level, shares his views about the opportunities and challenges facing the arts industry.

A new year, and a new era, is upon us, so now is the time to take stock of the ever changing landscape of cultural participation. How nimble is your organization at adapting to the changing environment? How ready is your organization to take advantage of new opportunities?

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