Economic Turmoil and Change

“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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

GFEM has launced an online tool for funders to identify and support projects of all types: quality content projects, initiatives to support media policies, and projects that ensure sound and accessible media infrastructure. The projects-in-progress found in the database can … Continue reading →

The charitable arms of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, formerly the two top givers in the Washington region, got the OK at the close of 2008 to restart charitable giving. The news breaks a three-month hiatus from most charitable activities … Continue reading →