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Shervonne Sang Hee Brown rocks The Art of Diplomacy during her sessions on "How Art Impacts Us Deeply." Photo by Brooke Olivia Beighle.
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Peter Rosten (The MAPS Media Institute), Fernanda Krum (Imagine Nation Brewing) and Abraham Risho (The Silk Road) join Michelle Rutherford (Montana World Affairs Council) to tell how each of their work is a part of How The Arts Connect Communities at the Art of Diplomacy. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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David Tauler (Dave Tauler Music Group) and dancers Quentin Robinson (Instagram: IamspecialFX), Joshua "Kasper" Horton (Debbie Allen Dance Academy) and Isaiah Kim (Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre) show How Art Breaks Boundaries at the Art of Diplomacy. Photo by Brooke Olivia Beighle.
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Carlton Wilborn (Author, Movie Actor, Choreographer, Dancer) and Charlene Campbell Carey (Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre) share How the Arts Fight Adversity at the Art of Diplomacy. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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Arts & Above co-founder Bruno Augusto performs at The Art of Diplomacy during a session titled "How The Arts Break Stereotypes." Concept and direction for the piece were by Kate Jordan and Bruno Augusto of Arts & Above. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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Rasta Thomas (U.S., Bad Boys of Dance) and Chan Hon Goh (Canada, Goh Ballet) share their own experiences on How Art Breaks Down Walls during The Art of Diplomacy. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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Salish Kootenai Nation Professional Fancy Dancer Louie Al Plant performs during "How Art Impacts Us Deeply" at the Art of Diplomacy. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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Ming-Yan Davis (China, VIBE 2017 Judge), Andile Ndlovu (South Africa, The Washington Ballet) and Joshua "Kasper" Horton (U.S., Debbie Allen Dance Academy) discuss How Art Saves Us with moderator Dr. Tobin Shearer of UM during The Art of Diplomacy Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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Radu Domas (Romania, VIBE Vienna Winner) and Alina Ciceo (Romania, VIBE Vienna Winner) perform at The Art of Diplomacy during a session titled How Art Tells Stories. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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University of Montana President Sheila Stearns opens the Art of Diplomacy Public Symposium with a welcome speech. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich
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Andile Ndlovu (The Washington Ballet) wows the audience with "How Art Communicates Strength: Ostrich Dance" during the Art of Diplomacy. Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
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Thomas Diener, Co-Founder of the Rossetti String Quartet, plays the viola during the Art of Diplomacy session "How the Arts Inspire Us." Photo by UM photographer Todd Goodrich.
Mansfield Center Galleries
Mansfield Center galleries highlight programs and events hosted by the Mansfield Center. The left hand navigation offers links to images from past study abroad programs, international exchanges, and conferences hosted by the Mansfield Center, as well as a glimpse into the life of Mike Mansfield.
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center and the Montana World Affairs Council were pleased to present the second annual Art of Diplomacy conference. The Art of Diplomacy was again held in conjunction with the Vienna International Ballet Experience (VIBE) in Missoula, MT and featured experts in foreign policy, culture and history, as well as internationally renowned artists for a unique Mansfield Center conference that blended world class discussions and performances while looking at how art shapes society.
We would like to thank the sponsors who helped make this event possible, including the University of Montana, Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre, the Korea Foundation, VIBE International, S.G. Long and Company, and the Montana Museum of Art and Culture.
