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The Future of the Arts & Arts Education in America
Republican National Convention
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Minnesota Children’s Museum
St. Paul, MN
The Americans for the Arts Action Fund, in partnership with NAMM, co-hosted events at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. The event in St. Paul during the Republican National Convention took place at the Minnesota Children's Museum. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee moderated a panel of elected officials, advocates, and arts leaders. Featured speakers included Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-KS); Executive Director and CEO U.S. Conference of Mayors Tom Cochran; Emmy-award winning actor, dancer, choreographer, producer, director, and author Debbie Allen; Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne; acclaimed country music singer, songwriter, and producer John Rich; and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.
Panel Discussion
Moderated by
Mike Huckabee
Former Governor of Arkansas
With Featured Speakers
- Actress and choreographer Debbie Allen
Member, President’s Committee on the Arts & the Humanities - Missouri Governor Matt Blunt
- Tom Cochran
Executive Director & CEO U.S. Conference of Mayors - Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne
- Singer/Songwriter John Rich
of Country Music duo Big & Rich - U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt (R-KS)
