June 2009 - August 2009: Issue 31

In This Issue ...

From the Editor:

Art in Hard Times

People: Careers in Arts Education

Daniel Risner: Assistant Technical Director

Resources: For Teachers: Materials and Links

The Joy of Music: You Don't Have to see to have a music Career
Resources For Blind Musicians

News And Notes:

AXIS Dance Company Hosts Dance Summer Intensive
Gallaudet University to Host WORLDEAF Cinema Festival
Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowships
Program for Writers on Theatre
MacDowell Colony Residencies

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