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Do you work with young people to creatively solve your community’s challenges? Take the #GenCChallenge and share some news or a photo from your programs or your work!

This week from today, October 16 through next Wednesday, October 23rd, share a photo, video, report, or link to something you are proud of on social media. Be sure to tag us at @Campaign4GenC and use the hashtag #GenCChallenge.
 

FROM THE GEN C BLOG

Wed, Oct 09

Creativity and a March for Our Lives: An Interview with Matt Deitsch, Chief Strategist and Co-Founder

In April, I had the pleasure to sit down with Matt Deitsch, Chief Strategist and Co-founder of A March for Our Lives shortly after he spoke to over 3,000 attendees at the BOOST Conference in Palm

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Wed, Oct 16

How Do Young People Plan to Tackle the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?

Young people had a valuable place in the festivities of the Global Festival of Action for Sustainable Development by showcasing their artistic creations through film and by taking home critical awards

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Wed, Oct 16

Colombia and the Orange Economy (What does it mean for young creatives?)

The color orange has been historically tied to youth and creativity.  Iván Duque’s “La economía naranja. Oportunidad infinita” or  “The Orange Economy: An Infinite Opportunity” seeks to retain, attrac

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HEADLINE NEWS

Wed, Oct 16

Paint (Red) Saves Lives - Global Street Art to End AIDS

The RED CAMPAIGN employed the world’s top street artists in cities around the globe to build awareness around the AIDS fight.

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Wed, Oct 16

Australian Aboriginal Artist Calls for More Indigenous Artists in Schools to Tackle Racism

Known for his striking murals across the country, Aboriginal artist Scott Rathman is frustrated by the lack of Indigenous artists and teachers in schools.

"If we're really serious about this thing

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Wed, Oct 16

Cape Verde Culture Minister Meets with American High School Students

Cape Verdean Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Abraão Vicente, recently visited Leominster High School in Massachusetts, USA to discuss the importance of arts and culture.

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IN THE NEWS:

CHINA: Art Courses Mandatory For Chinese College Students – The Jakarta Post

IRELAND: All Children Should Have Equal Access To Creative And Artistic Learning – The Journal.ie

MALAYSIA: Exploitation of Indigenous Arts a Rampant Problem, Forum Told – Malaysia Kini

NEW ZEALAND: Jacinda Ardern On Why The Arts Need To Be Universally Accessible – Arts Hub

SAUDI ARABIA: Art Jameel Initiative Turns Waste To Art And Inspires Young People – Saudi Gazette

SOUTH AFRICA: Poetic Justice: The Creative Space Offering New Hope To Johannesburg Youth – Pioneers Post

SUDAN: Songs Of Freedom: The Soundtracks Of Political Change In Sudan – Music in Africa

UAE: UAE Will Emerge As A Creative Hub If Education System Encourages The Arts – The National

UK: Art and Activism – Varsity

USA: Better Schools Won’t Fix America ­– The Atlantic

USA: Arts In Education, Uniting Generations – The CT Mirror

USA: National Poetry Month: Talking With An Educator About How Love Holds Our Work Together – HRC blog

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YOU’RE INVITED:

On Friday, October 18, 2019 from 3:30-5:00pm American University will host an event titled, "Understanding the Creative Generation" featuring TED-talk style presentations from Jeff M. Poulin, Karla Rivera, and Monice Montgomery followed by community conversations. The talks will examine emerging perspectives on arts and cultural education, the role of cultural institutions in society, youth empowerment and civic discourse, and how artists/arts managers play a role. A reception will follow from 5:00-6:00pm.
 

FEATURED RESOURCE

Art Accordingly Podcast: Live at SphinxConnect 2019  

This episode of Art Accordingly was recorded live on February 1, 2019 at the SphinxConnect conference in Detroit with special guest Stanford Thompson, Founder/Executive Director - Play On, Philly and Dean of the Sphinx LEAD program.

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RESEARCH ROUNDUP

Wed, Oct 16

Arts Education Can Provide Creative Counter Narratives Against Hate Speech

Hate speech has become a growing topic of discussion on a global scale, especially as advances in the internet have transformed communication on many levels. Nowadays, it’s easy to spread hate speech

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Join the Movement to Support a Creative Generation!

We are building a movement. One that works to inspire, connect, and amplify the work of individuals and organizations who are dedicated to supporting the creative capacities of the next generation. Read more about us and our principles, and support the work here. 
 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND: Creative Scotland - Administrator, Arts and Engagement

WASHINGTON, D.C. USA: DC Collaborative for Arts and Humanities Education - Member Services Coordinator

ATLANTA, GA, USA: High Museum of Art - Head of Creative Aging and Lifelong Learning

BOSTON, MA, USA: Massachusetts Cultural Council - Program Associate, Creative Youth Development

BROOKLYN, NY, USA: Opening Act - Executive Director

SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA: SAY Si - Teaching Artist for ABC [Artists Building Communities]

WASHINGTON, D.C. USA: Washington Improv Theatre - Education Director

Are you hiring? Send us the information now!