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Domestic Cultural Diplomacy: How the Arts Build Cross-Cultural Understanding in U.S. Communities

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This thesis frames cross-cultural arts programs within the U.S. as domestic cultural diplomacy, examining how arts organizations can increase their relevance in a community through socially inclusive participatory programming. Research includes an investigation into the arts as a means for building social capital, arts and conflict resolution, identity theory, and immigrant/refugee arts. Data comes from both existing sources and interviews with field experts and practitioners. A case study highlighting the way in which Mixed Blood Theatre engages with the Somali community in Minneapolis, Minnesota is integrated in order to demonstrate that arts organizations can play a mediating role in culturally divided, U.S. communities.

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American University

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Degree awarded: M.A. Performing Arts. American University

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http://hdl.handle.net/1961/11140

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American University. Department of Performing Arts

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  • Masters

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10100

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