Aspen Ignites: About the Arts at Aspen

The Aspen Institute has consistently embraced the arts as a cornerstone of its mission since the early days of gatherings in 1949, enriched by the contributions of iconic figures such as Herbert Bayer and Arthur Rubinstein. This enduring commitment continues today through innovative initiatives like the Artist in Residence program and the Artist-Activist Fellowship.
In this episode of Aspen Ignites, we delve into the Aspen Institute Arts Program's renewed vision to embed the arts within all public engagement efforts at the Institute and foster the inclusion of artists in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Join Senior Program Manager Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwall and Obiekwe Okolo, Creative Director at BitterSweet Creative, as they reflect on both the opportunities and obstacles, including censorship and resistance to critical dialogues around arts and culture, as the Arts Program makes strides towards realizing its vision.
Aspen Ignites: Conversations to Build a Better World is an original series from the Aspen Institute, bringing together influential voices and diverse perspectives with Institute directors and partners. This season of Aspen Ignites was recorded at the 2023 Bloomberg CityLab.
About the Aspen Institute:
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. For more information, visit www.aspeninstitute.org.
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