We [the out-going director and Grant] both have a passionate and joyfully reckless belief that a simple act of creativity can better the world in wildly unexpected ways.<\/p>\n
I took on this job mainly because of that last similarity. The one thing I know from being a writer, a teacher, a journalist, an editor, a book store clerk, a waiter, and a parent is that all of us are makers, and we must be bold and zealous and vigilant and giving as creators. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I agree. Every person has the ability and responsibility to use and develop their talents and to make a difference in the world. Every day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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