Cultural Outreach Quotes



This separation has been the norm in Britain and America since then, except in the latter part of the 20th century, many institutions have adopted a public education mission and program and the elite scientists have become leaders in educating the general public. This followed the Model of the New York American Museum of Natural History —originally an elite science institution which became a leader in public education while maintaining the science program,


Hopkins had just seen one of the early plays of the Federal Theater which he had created as part of the WPA. His vision however, in contrast to entertainment today where stars perform for the whole country, Hopkins envisioned the Federal Theater writing plays and local companies performing them thereby employing many actors and supporting staff. The employment was the main purpose of the WPA.