4 Quotes by Joy Austin

We are deeply sorry that this happened. Sometimes you can't control it.

The question every day is whether the program that we're providing is unique and reaching residents.

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked in nonprofit, humanities-oriented projects all of my life. For me personally, the opportunity to support people's ideas is critical.

I really believe that the humanities has that power. Here in Washington, D.C., where there are so many humanities resources and so many people with great ideas . . . this humanities council should be in the business of supporting and encouraging those ideas.