Art and Diplomacy seminar lectured by Randi Charno Levine

The Lisbon Consortium offers a seminar on Arts and Diplomacy by Prof. Randi Charno Levine, Honorary Professor in Art and Diplomacy. The Opening session of the seminar is on 7 October, 17:00-18:30, Sala de Exposições (Library building).

The Art and Diplomacy seminar consists of 7 sessions, including interactive discussions and international guest speakers.

Randi Charno Levine is an arts advocate and a diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Portugal from 2022 to 2025 with a deep commitment to cultural diplomacy. In the opening session of the Art and Diplomacy seminar, Levine will discuss the meaning of cultural diplomacy through a series of initiatives that took place during her ambassadorship, such as the exhibition Celebrating Diversity – Democracy and Representation in the Arts at the Ambassador’s residence as part of the “Art in Embassies” program, as well as Hip Hop Diplomacy with Portuguese rapper Sam the Kid, Culinary Diplomacy with American Chef Art Smith, and L’USAfonia, a music event that celebrated the Black History Month in Portugal. 

Beyond her diplomatic service, Levine has held leadership and advisory roles with a range of prominent institutions, including the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships, the Hamptons International Film Festival, Roundabout Theatre Company, NYU Langone Health, the High Line, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Meridian International Center, among others.