“It was clear during the campaign which aspiring leader of the free world was the arts candidate. Barack Obama—his earnest mug the inspiration for a thousand loving portraits—had a brief but strong voting record on arts issues and a platform … Continue reading
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“The Obama transition has stayed pretty disciplined in keeping appointments under wraps until they become official. But it increasingly looks like Michael Dorf, a Chicago attorney who has played key roles in shaping arts policy in both his city and … Continue reading
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“So, roll on the recession. It’s all good news. A leaner, meaner, angrier art world that has to fight harder for our attention is exactly what we need.” Read More.
Posted on January 20, 2009 by admin
In early January, Americans for the Arts presented its policy recommendations to the Obama-Biden Transition Office on how arts groups and artists can be supported in the economic recovery plan. The focused efforts of Americans for the Arts are not … Continue reading
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The House Democratic leadership released the details of an $825 billion economic stimulus package with $275 billion in tax breaks and $550 billion in spending. The proposal includes a $50 million allocation for the National Endowment for the Arts, with … Continue reading
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The national economic crisis and election of Barack Obama create opportunities for progress not seen in decades—but will advocacy groups and foundations seize the moment? President Obama’s election can lead to bold new approaches that put the public interest first. … Continue reading
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With violence in the Mideast, the spreading economic crisis, the tragedy in Mumbai and the risk of state failure in troubled regions, President Barack Obama has had a glimpse of the in-box that awaits him. Already on his checklist had … Continue reading
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A Message to Grantees: How We Are Responding to a Difficult Economy The start of a new year always brings a sense of hope, but the beginning of 2009 is also shadowed by apprehension about the economy. No one can … Continue reading
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Professional musicians are not typically thought of as entrepreneurs. Given the difficulty of a career in the fine arts, however, most of them need to pick up the skills of one to survive and flourish. Later this month, the Eastman … Continue reading
Posted on January 20, 2009 by admin
The General Motors Foundation has decided to cut its support for metro Detroit’s top cultural institutions, putting Michigan’s nonprofit community on notice that it could lose millions in funding as the auto industry struggles to survive, the Detroit Free Press … Continue reading