Monday, September 22, 2003
Global competition is fforcing us to recast our traditional thinink. Take the case of art schools. Most EDPros would argue, I suppose, that arts schools have little to do with economic development.
Probably true in the past...but definitely not true for the future.
Art schools deal with visual display of information, and they can also provide technical training for animation, graphic design and other digital media.
So, it's no surprise to read that leaders in Winston-Salem, NC are looking to the North Carolina School of the Arts as a potential economic engine. An expanded arts curriculum in animation could tie into related computer programming and medical imaging programs at Wake Forest University.
Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Rethinking the role of art schools
