Just added to CAN's database of places to study community-based art is the Art and Social Practice MFA concentration at Portland State University in Oregon. Founded by artist Harrell Fletcher, the Art and Social Practice MFA is a two-year program "that will educate and activate students to develop and utilize their artistic skills to engage in society and transcend traditional studio art paradigms. Students will learn about a variety of working artists and non-artists who have engaged in civic activity, and will apply their knowledge and abilities to initiate, develop and complete projects with the public – individuals, groups and institutions. Collaboration is highly encouraged," says Fletcher. The program includes a blog and a Monday Night lecture series. [LINK] Posted by Linda Frye Burnham