Recent history has revealed several structural, economic, social and political weaknesses in the United States. Many people and organizations are looking for ways to heal these divisions and unite the country for a more hopeful future.

Does Art have a role in this effort? How might Art do that? Does Art have any function beyond a means of bringing people together?

This Tuesday on Gathering Peace we will explore these questions with Karen Mittelman. Karen Mittelman is the executive director of the Vermont Arts Council, the state arts agency.

You can hear the show on Tuesday, October 12 at 9:05 AM immediately after the weather, at WGDR 91.1 FM; WGDH 91.7 FM; online at www.wgdr.org (click on "on the air") or on Facebook. With on-demand streaming for two weeks after air date at www.wgdr.org/on-demand"