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Providing the Microphone for Many to Use Their Voices to Speak Truth to Power
Transcript: Author Jesse Wente introduces filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, the 63rd Edward MacDowell Medalist, on July 23, 2023.
Amis, Bonjour!
[Introduces himself in Anishinaabe]
I just introduced myself. My name is Jesse Wente as you heard. I’m Anishinaabek, from Genaabaajing, on the north shore of Lake Huron. My clan is bear clan, as you…
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Our True North: Providing the freedom to create with eyes, arms, and hearts open to a future of limitless possibility
Transcript: Executive Director Chiwoniso Kaitano addresses the crowd at her first Medal Day, July 23, 2023
Thank you to all of you who have made your way here. A warm welcome to Alanis Obomsawin and our other special guest Jesse Wente, we are honored to have you here. MacDowell is a…
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Her Work Speaks Eloquently, Beautifully, of Histories We All Need to Face
Transcript: Madam Chairman of the Board and Fellow Nell Painter welcomes the crowd to Medal Day 2023
Good afternoon and welcome all to MacDowell’s 2023 Medal Day, a day for celebrating MacDowell artists and, most joyfully, awarding the 63rd
Edward MacDowell Medal to Alanis Obomsawin, pioneering filmmaker, singer, performer, and printmaker, the…
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A MacDowell Salute to Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman
Transcript: Resident Director David Macy explains the naming of Van Zorn Studio
Thank you, Chi! This is one of those moments to savor, here today with you, with Christine, and with Nell, celebrating MacDowell and to honor Alanis!
When Medal Day’s logistics unfold without you even noticing them, it is thanks…
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Providing Artists What They Need is a Simple and Pure Endeavor
Transcript: Board President Christine Fisher addresses the gathered at the July 23, 2023 Medal Day celebration
Hello everyone. I am overjoyed to be here with all of you at my first Medal Day as board president. From the moment I first learned of MacDowell, I was blown away by its unwavering…
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