March 2020

Communities, Schools and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Tricia Tunstall

Session Synopsis

How do the arts intersect with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? What can you do to expand your case-making abilities to appeal to development-oriented funders and partners in your area?

In March of 2020, Tricia Tunstall led a highly interactive session with members of the ITAC community. While the discussion sections are not featured in this archive, Tricia deftly presents the ways in which the SDGs can be viewed as an opportunity for case-making in the arts.

The session showcased a forward-thinking approach to making a case for arts education and the arts by embracing a well-respected and impactful system.

Additional Resources

Learn more about Tricia, her work, and the ways in which arts and culture are becoming agents and tools for change in community and international development below:

Session Transcript

Tricia’s Related Works:

The Power of the Arts in Pursuing Social Development Goals: A 21st Century Inquiry by Tricia Tunstall

“Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music” by Tricia Tunstall

Arts and Development Policy: This is by no means an exhaustive list of resources, but these are several of the organizations and frameworks which Tricia references during her session.

African Union

Culture 2030 Goal

Gustavo Dudamel’s Website: Dudamel is a leading figure in the El Sistema movement. Learn more about the project and its sites by visiting his website.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: The Reserve Bank publishes The Community Development Innovation Review that frequently features the arts.

UNESCO

United Nations – Sustainable Development Goals

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