Usdan Blog
Musings | Oct 30, 2020
Before the pandemic, we were already living in an age of distraction. Yet, we could still enter a theater, watch the lights go down, and commit ourselves for several hours to one work of art.
Now, arts organizations have thankfully pivoted to creating compelling artistic productions through digital means. Yet, we experience those performances outside the space of the theater and inside a space of distraction.
Musings | Oct 16, 2020
The title of this week's musing refers to a lyric in David Bowie’s song "Changes". How we experience art and art education has changed.
Musings | Oct 9, 2020
Often, I say our role is to make Usdan the place we wish the whole world to be. Today, I thank the NBA for furthering my inspiration to realize this vision. If you have not followed the season, allow me to share.
Inspiring U | Oct 6, 2020
Inspiring U is a growing collection of creative content to help our community stay creatively engaged.
Musings | Jul 24, 2020
From Monday through Wednesday of this week, I tried not to schedule myself full of zoom meetings. Instead, I worked from seat B26 in the Andrew and Lily McKinley Amphitheater. Thanks to Usdan’s Artists in Residence The Knights , our dormant amphitheater came back to life. For three days, a...
News | Jun 21, 2020
Executive Director Lauren Brandt Schloss shared thoughts and news about Usdan's plans and preparations for camp this summer. She was featured in Newsday twice , Long Island Business News , and on Fox Business News and News12 . Lauren's letter about the safety of opening camp was also included in...