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I’ll tell you a secret . . .
The declining subscription numbers and aging audiences that are the status quo in the theatre world (and dance, opera, etc.) scares the hell out of a lot of people in the field.
What scares them is not the problem. It’s a problem the more observant ones in the field predicted a decade ago.
What scares them is the solution. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses his hopes for the incoming Obama administration with respect to arts support and the use of the arts throughout different facets of the national government. He specifically addresses the National Endowment for the Arts, international cultural exchanges, and the need for an Artist-Museum Partnership Act.
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When the big three automotive CEOs flew separate private jets to Washington, DC to plead for public funds, I remember thinking to myself that I was thankful that I was a publicist and marketing director for a non-profit arts organization. The type of arrogance it takes to fly corporate jets to ask for billions of dollars in public aid surely could only be found in the private sector.
However, recently there has been a dust up about executive compensation in the non-profit arts sector, particularly because as the economy tightens, more and more arts organizations are pleading their case with stakeholders, some going as far as Mr. Kaiser in asking for a government bailout of the arts. Although I have tremendous respect for Mr. Kaiser, I am convinced that perhaps he isn’t the best emissary for the non-profit arts–how does it look for a non-profit arts administrator who makes more than $1 million a year in salary to be the champion of the suffering arts scene?
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Earlier, I promised a report of the Obama House meeting I hosted at our campus office last month. Finals hit, then the holidays – but nothing delays my post more than following the news: retail woes, Senatorial appointment challenges, Israel-Palestine conflict and now Obama’s Economic Stimulus plan. Read the rest of this entry »
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One of my favorite words is stewardship.
Broadly defined, a steward is someone who is there to represent a relationship. So when you are a good steward, that means you have represented something well. The arts need more good stewards.
All too often when I listen to artists and arts admins talk about their field . . . they make it sound like we have the worst jobs in the world.
We talk about the challenges like we are the only field that has them.
We complain about the lack of funds or audience like we are entitled to both of them.
But how often do we consider that the reason we don’t get enough funds, or enough butts in seats is because of US? I remember a conversation I had with a very, very bright woman who wanted to start an arts organization. I suggested she consider making her group a nonprofit. She flatly refused. I asked why. Read the rest of this entry »
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I’m tickled by the fact that my two year-old personal blog has two entries in it and this will be my third for Americans for the Arts in five weeks. I like to think of myself as the Terrence Malick of the blogging world. I guess when it comes to arts, I had more to say than I thought.
The thought of art as a shared experience has been in my head for years and years. However, inspired by my fellow bloggers, it’s been busting to get out. Much of this has to do with the advent of web 2.0. It’s amazing that we can access so much information, such as watching video on demand. However, I’ll digress here and say that I still think it’s a travesty that we can’t see the famous George Brett/Pine Tar Incident without sending a hefty payment to MLB. However, as to prove a point on advent of greater accessibility and user-created content, I did find a low-key reenactment and another done by the Famous Chicken and Johnny Bench. For those of you who haven’t seen it, trust me that the real thing is only slightly less surreal.
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Fritzwire reports that Arne Duncan, Obama’s incoming Secretary of Education, will take with him Peter Cunningham, Duncan’s current communications “guru.”
Fitzwire says: “Feared and loathed by critics of CPS, Cunningham helped engineer a long string of good news about Duncan and the Chicago school system. He also spent six years as head speechwriter for Mayor Daley, and did stints working for other politicos before that (Hartigan, Burris (!), Burke). A bit of a character, Cunningham is often seen at local music venues like The Hideout. He plays in a band and his daughter is a musician.”
Between what Americans for the Arts’ on-the-ground peeps say (“he’s a good guy”) and the musician thing, we’re happy.
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses his most memorable art experiences of 2008 including the Writer’s Almanac, Louise Nevelson, Craig Nutt, Wynton Marsalis, and Jeff Koons. He invites others to post their favorite art experiences from last year.
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Broadway using Interactive Marketing
Great story by the NYTimes on how Broadway is leveraging social networking and mobile as part of their expanded efforts.
NY Public Library places collection on Flickr
Incredible photo-stream of their photo collections. Very educational and good for marketing!
Gallery of Minimal Websites
A great resource for those looking for new web ideas with the “minimal” design.
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Happy New Year from Americans for the Arts. As we look forward, we’d like to share some of our hopes with you and encourage you to share your hopes with us and others.
From Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts
My hope is that the private sector—businesses, foundations, and individuals—will understand that investing in the arts in troubled times stimulates the economy; creates jobs; benefits overall community development; and creates a better environment in which our communities, our youth, and our people can thrive.
My hope is that the new Obama administration will truly see the arts as part of the solution to America’s problems and invest appropriately in the arts and arts jobs in any stimulus plans that are undertaken.
My hope is that our education leaders, our legislators, and all those decision-makers who determine the budgets of America’s schools will finally understand that increasing investment in the arts increases the creativity of America’s students and increases their future ability to advance as creative competative 21st century workers and citizens.
Read more hopes from our bloggers and post your own! Read the rest of this entry »
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Alec Baldwin and Nigel Lythgoe talk about the state of the arts in America at Arts Advocacy Day 2012. The acclaimed actor and famed producer discuss arts education and what inspires them.
