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Laura Barnett writes this article in The Guardian stating United Kingdom arts organizations are compensating for the lack of arts  in schools. This is the slippery slope the USA has been on for decades relying on the nonprofit sector to provide accessibility to arts learning that should be inherent for every child in every pubilc school. 

Andrew Taylor blogs about the complex issues surrounding the creation of large civic facilities. Falls right into GIA's capitalization discussion. Plan for building and equally important is realistic planning for years of operation.

Grantmakers in the Arts will screen this documentary during the conference in San Francisco, Oct. 9-12. It's a fascinating look at how theatre evolves from radical to mainstream reflecting and directing the culture of the community.

"Bill Gates has donated more than $5 billion to improve U.S. schools. But he sees little bang for all those bucks.

Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer is the Executive Director of the Queens Council on the Arts. As a lifelong Queens resident, she is a firm believer in the power of the arts to mobilize and transform community. She is a blogger … Continue reading →

Richard is currently the Dean of Mannes College The New School of Music. Previously, he served as executive director of the Center for Arts Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting arts education as an essential part of K–12 education … Continue reading →

Former Director California Arts Council, President California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies, and Executive Director of LINES Ballet. Author, consultant, blogger and public speaker. Barry published his work Hardball Lobbying for Nonprofits in 2007 (Macmillan & Company, New York). He … Continue reading →

GIA is pleased to have three influential bloggers covering the 2011 conference. Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer is executive director of the Queens Council on the Arts and blogs at hoongyee.com. Barry Hessenius is a writer, consultant and author of Barry’s … Continue reading →

This blog is a dynamic forum for professionals and thought leaders working in, or making observations on, the arts. Throughout the year, GIA will invite guest writers to address current social, political, economic, and creative topics affecting arts funders and … Continue reading →

Former Director California Arts Council, President California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies, and Executive Director of LINES Ballet. Author, consultant, blogger and public speaker. Barry published his work Hardball Lobbying for Nonprofits in 2007 (Macmillan & Company, New York). He … Continue reading →