Sunday, 03 Apr 2011
Free Expression, the Arts and Federal Funding
As First Amendment Day approaches ask yourself, should museums be safe and welcoming for all, or places where challenging ideas are explored? The issue becomes more heated when museums receive Federal funding. Jeff Fleming, director of the Des Moines Arts Center, will discuss the nature of free expression in the visual arts, including a personal experience where he came under scrutiny for curating a controversial exhibit.