Many of these folks will be directly negatively affected by this Administrations policies and messaging, he wrote.
Arts institutions are one area that should be immune from our corrosive political culture.
I sincerely wish for the Kennedy Center to return to a non-partisan community-building model of arts programming.
Adam Weiner and Low Cut Connie have canceled a slated concert at the Kennedy Center, citing Trump’s takeover of the institution.David A. Smith/Getty Images
Until that occurs, I wont perform there.
Weiner closed by acknowledging the fallout he could potentially face.
Consequently,Ben Folds resignedas artistic adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra.
Shonda Rhimes, creator ofGreys Anatomyand the Kennedy Center boards treasurer, also resigned.
Ultimately, they dont really want us in their countries.
I hope for more art, and less violence.
Art can heal and connect us.
Art can lead the way forward, if we let it.
