FFI Senior Fellow Gary Anderson, a theater director and producer with over 36 years of experience, makes a compelling case for centering the arts as a pathway to wellbeing and democracy.
FFI Senior Fellow Gary Anderson, a theater director and producer with over 36 years of experience, makes a compelling case for centering the arts as a pathway to wellbeing and democracy. Drawing from personal experiences, historical context and contemporary research, Anderson explores how art serves as a transformative force that can heal trauma, build empathy and strengthen social connections. His paper, “You Got a Right to the Tree of Life,” weaves together JFK’s vision of arts as a measure of civilization’s quality with FFI’s wellbeing frameworks, demonstrating how accessible, meaningful artistic experiences are essential to creating an equitable society where everyone can thrive.
Join us for a candid conversation hosted by Rx Foundation about transforming how nonprofits approach organizational endings. FFI's CEO and founder Katya Fels Smyth will share lessons learned from our own thoughtful closure process that prioritized community care and systemic change until the very end.
After 15+ years moving the US toward a country where everyone has a fair shot at wellbeing, the Full Frame Initiative has made the careful decision to wind down as an organization. Read the letter from FFI’s Founder & CEO Katya Fels Smyth about the decision to intentionally close in a way that reflects our values and minimizes risk of harm to our partners and communities. We are committed to ensuring the work takes on new life beyond our organization’s boundaries.
Climate adaptation can be a booster for the wellbeing of people and the planet. Join us as we explore how to leverage climate adaptation to move beyond protecting what we have now to building the equitable communities we wish for.