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2011 Bioneers Conference

Sep.09.2009

October 14-16, 2011
Marin Center, San Rafael, CA

Leading two sessions with activists artists. For more information, see the brochure at the Bioneers Website.

Arlene's Latest Blogs

May.20.2012 - 9:55 am
We need a new rallying cry. Van Jones has an idea that’s not quite cooked, but suggestive. On Saturday, someone who heard Jones address a Scott Walker recall rally in...
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May.15.2012 - 9:23 am
When packing for online dating world, be sure to bring along plenty of compassion. Having chronicled my adventures in online dating in this blog series, I’ve become an object of...
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May.08.2012 - 7:40 am
The rambling life ain’t restful, to paraphrase Satchel Paige. The last five weeks have been almost nonstop work for me, including nearly 10,000 miles of air travel. I always...
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Apr.25.2012 - 8:11 am
Did you notice that I changed the tagline on my website to “Here to get your hopes up”? It used to say “Pleasure & Purpose. Aligned,” which is a motto I still...
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Comments from Arlene

Jul.26.2011 - 12:51 pm
In response to: Patriotism Challenge
I have a dear friend, a rabbi, who "prays" the Declaration of Independence very fourth of July. I got a related feeling...
Jul.26.2011 - 8:36 am
In response to: In The USA
I haven't had a chance to read your blog yet, but I certainly will now! You know how much it means to a writer to...
Mar.15.2011 - 12:36 pm
In response to: This Is Your Brain On Catecholamines
Thanks so much. It's amazing how music bridges time, no? all blessings, Arlene
Feb.09.2011 - 10:18 pm
In response to: Life Implicates Art
I agree. Some of the best experiences I've had with politicians have started with conversations about their own arts...
Dec.14.2010 - 9:47 pm
In response to: Inoculation Nation
Yes
Yes, I was responding more to the other commenter. Of course, I agree that it's important to have the courage of one's...

Published Reviews

New Creative Community: The Art of Cultural Development
Published by Public Art Review
Arlene Goldbard's most recent book, New Creative Community: The Art of Cultural Development, is a comprehensive, well-written, and passionate chronicle of this overlooked sector...