I loved this John F Kennedy quote about art when I heard it at the 31st annual Kennedy Center Honors. They were held recently and hosted by Caroline Kennedy.
The 2008 Honors recipients–actor Morgan Freeman; singer George Jones; director, singer, actress, composer and producer Barbra Streisand; choreographer Twyla Tharp; and musicians Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who–were recognized for their lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts.
During the opening, Caroline Kennedy read a John F Kennedy quote about art:
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish our culture, society must set the artist free to follow [her] vision wherever it takes [her].”
–John F. Kennedy
May we all be set free to follow our visions!
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