Denzel Washington in Conversation with USC's Dr. Todd Boyd to Open The Wallis' Season; Will be Streamed Live
Two-time Academy Award-winning American actor and filmmaker Denzel Washington takes the stage at the Wallis Performing Arts Center for a lively conversation about culture, sports, politics and the game of life with author, media commentator and producer, USC's Professor, Dr. Todd Boyd, aka "the Notorious Ph.D." This sold-out conversation will now be streamed live via thewallis.org/live beginning at 7:30pm on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Ranee Ramaswamy, Olga Viso & Rick Lowe Appointent to National Council on 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.