A Celebration of Arts Diplomacy
Wed, Oct 21 · 12:00 PM Elliott School of International Affairs · Foggy Bottom
Arts diplomacy uses artistic works (such as paintings, sculptures andmusic) and creative performances to build connections betweennation-states and people in other countries. On October 21, “A Celebration of Arts Diplomacy,” will honor thestrategy and practice of arts diplomacy by countries around theworld. Two midday panels will be convened. The first examines howpractitioners implement arts diplomacy successfully. The secondlooks at the effects of arts diplomacy, based on the findings ofscholars and historians. This program will be in person andlivestreamed from George Washington University’s Elliott School ofInternational Affairs. It will be followed by an in-person reception atHoward University’s Center for African Studies. Schedule: INTRODUCTIONS (12:00-12:15PM) PANEL 1 (12:15-1:30PM): Implementing Arts Diplomacy: Insights from Practitioners PANEL 2 (1:35-2:50PM): The Effects of Arts Diplomacy: Insights from Historians/Researchers CONCLUDING REMARKS (2:50-3:00PM) RECEPTION (5:00-7:00pm): At Howard University
