Paul Hodes

Diane Rodriguez, associate artistic director at the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, California was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate to be a member of the National Council on the Arts, the advisory body of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Three new members have been confirmed by the Senate and appointed by the President to the National Council on the Arts, the advisory body of the National Endowment for the Arts. These individuals will bring their varied experience -- ranging from contemporary art curatorship, to classical Indian dance, and creative placemaking -- to help the NEA advance its mission to support artistic excellence, creativity and innovation in communities across the country. The National Council on the Arts advises the chairman on agency policies and programs. It reviews and makes recommendations to the chairman on applications for grants, funding guidelines, and leadership initiatives.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced the 23rd Annual National Puppetry Conference. The Conference begins today, June 5, 2013 and culminates with public performances June 15 & 16. Pre-Conference intensive workshops run today, June 5 - 7.

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced the 23rd Annual National Puppetry Conference, with the application process now underway for participants. The Conference begins June 5, 2013 and culminates with public performances June 15 & 16. Pre-Conference intensive workshops run June 5 - 7.