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  • January 7, 2014 Sheila Nevins to be honored with 4th Annual Visionary Leadership Award
  • October 1, 2013 Arts & Ideas announces highest economic impact in its 18-year history at Festival 2013
  • April 3, 2013 Festival 2013 announced!
  • December 19, 2012 Arts & Ideas announces three cornerstone premieres and celebrations for Festival 2013
  • November 19, 2012 Record increases in attendance and economic impact seen at Festival 2012
  • October 26, 2012 New Date for Visionary Leadership Award honoring Charlayne Hunter-Gault
  • October 1, 2012 3rd Annual Visionary Leadership Award Announced
  • April 18, 2012 Announcing Freedom's Journey, a statewide culture and heritage initiative
  • March 28, 2012 Announcing Festival 2012!
  • November 19, 2011 Unsilent Night to take place on December 8, 2011
  • June 22, 2011 Jack Hitt - Extended by Popular Demand!
  • January 28, 2010 National Arts and Philanthropic Community Loses Jean M. Handley, Co-Founder of International Festival of Arts & Ideas
  • January 7, 2010 Executive Director Mary Lou Aleskie to Co-Chair Congress of the International Society for the Performing Arts
  • October 19, 2009 Festival to Launch "Arts & Ideas Fellowship Program"
  • September 30, 2009 Festival Designated One of North America's 100 Best Events for 2010
  • September 2, 2009 International Festival of Arts & Ideas Economic Impact Tops $21 Million
  • July 28, 2008 Arts & Ideas Programming Director to Broaden Artistic Reach
  • April 23, 2008 International Festival of Arts & Ideas Announces 2008 Events
  • April 17, 2008 International Festival of Arts & Ideas Launches The Big Read
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    • Mission & Values
    • Staff & Leadership
    • Board of Directors
    • Festival History
    • Reports & Financials
    • Accountability
    • Press Room
    • Donate
    • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Planned Giving
    • Supporters
    • Special Funds
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Calendar
    • Festival 2025
    • Neighborhoods
    • Big Read
    • Visionary Leadership Award
    • Ideas Talks
    • Free on the Green
    • Annual Gala
    • Fellowship Program
    • Box Office
    • Opportunities
    • Volunteer
    • Directions & Travel
    • Accessibility
    • FAQs
    • On Demand Digital Streams
    • Great Art, Big Ideas Podcast
    • Festival Stories
    • Photo Gallery