WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Smithsonian says the government should "take the lead in reinvesting in the arts and humanities." David Skorton, who joined the Smithsonian on July 1 and formally took over in a ceremony in October, spoke Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington. In a speech titled "What Do We Value?" he said he has heard "many times" that the private sector "can and should" shoulder more responsibility for supporting the arts. He said he disagrees. "The government mus...
Smithsonian Head: Government Should Take Lead In Arts Funding
The Huffington Post - 9 Dec 2015 19:32
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Smithsonian says the government should "take the lead in reinvesting in the arts and humanities." David Skorton, who joined the Smithsonian on July 1 and formally took over in a ceremony in October, spoke Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington. In a speech titled "What Do We Value?" he said he has heard "many times" that the private sector "can and should" shoulder more responsibility for supporting the arts. He said he disagrees. "The government mus...
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