How important is Arts Endowment funding to the TICA program?
BARANOWKSI: Through the generous funding of the NEA, we are able to provide honoraria to a number of artists so they can take time out of their busy schedules to participate and also to provide the opportunity without Snancial cost to a huge number of teachers so the environment becomes one of willingness to participate. I’ve had many artists that have spoken very passionately about their time spent with the teachers and how important it was for them to come and share with them and engage with them. One thing that’s really so profoundly fascinating about TICA is that all participants walk away changed from the experience, and that includes the visiting artists. They are so thankful that they came. It’s a wonderful kind of experience.
