Universities and Communities Mentoring Young Artists

Session Designer: Jeanne Butler, Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts
Panelists: Aaron Bacheldar, The Enrichment Center; Mary Schmidt, Campbell Tisch School of the Arts; Jan Cohen Cruz, New York University; Butter Fisher, North Carolina School of the Arts; Dale Pollock, North Carolina School of the Arts; John Movius, Tisch School of the Arts; Chris Diaz, Tisch School of the Arts; Brian Moore, North Carolina School of the Arts

Universities and conservatories are, with greater frequency, developing course work and internships that encourage students to participate in residencies and internships so that they may strengthen their ties with community constituencies. A composer and classical musician dedicates much of his career to training a percussion ensemble consisting of adults with developmental disabilities. A university's Office of Community Connections places students in organizations where they work with local residents. Film school students become acquainted with the programs of other nonprofit organizations and then direct and produce community service videos for local nonprofits. What are some of the ethical issues that students grapple with as they learn to work cooperatively? What types of competencies will they need if they are to be effective cultural citizens?

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