AGNES GUND ON OBAMA AND THE ARTS
Submitted by Tommer on August 5, 2009
In Act One of their administration – the well-lit, heavily reviewed and widely watched opening months – Barrack and Michelle Obama have positioned themselves actively in the arts. For the country, and especially for those of us interested in culture, it has been remarkable to see how quickly and how seriously the President and the First Lady have incorporated the arts into their national presence.