Reconciling and Representing

Dana Gioia shares his approach to his role as chairman of the NEA, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation over fighting and the respect that every elected official deserves. He discusses his efforts to make the NEA more inclusive and reflective of all of America, even in the face of opposition from the arts world. Additionally, he advocates for allocating a portion of the NEA budget to state arts agencies to better serve the people and foster diverse strategies.