Archive for October, 2012

Arts Contribute to GDP

“Before this, you could look at pieces of the puzzle, now you can see the whole puzzle,” said NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman. “Our partnership with BEA gives the arts the same level of precise, national data on GDP as other sectors like manufacturing, construction, and services. I think economists and policymakers will take notice.” For […]

October 26, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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$17.9 Million for City of San Diego Arts Commission.

The amount given to the city’s Commission on Arts and Culture will increase by 129 percent to $17.9 million, according to the city’s Independent Budget Analyst. Arts advocates pushed for a formula to give the commission 1 percent of a special room tax fund. Their campaign was called “Penny for the Arts.” City Council Approves […]

October 23, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Governor Deal, state department heads and key legislators are drafting next year’s budget.

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now! Governor Deal, state department heads and key legislators are drafting next year’s budget. You can help. Take action today. – Visit the AFTA CapWiz Georgia Legislative Action Center at the Link below – Join the Action-E list – Write your state senator or house of representative […]

October 19, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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90% cut in art funds linked to 53% vacancy on Council.

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now! 90% cut in art funds linked to 53% vacancy on Council. There are more vacancies (17) than current members (15). Council members attendance, panel participation and statutory duties directly curtailed by lack of funds. Georgia Council for the Arts – Members gaarts.org

October 18, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Georgia ranked last in South & U.S.

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now! Georgia ranked last in South & U.S. The Facts: Southern States Legislative Arts Funding State Amount* Per Capita U.S. Rank… [see more] National Assembly of State Arts Agencies www.nasaa-arts.org The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the membership organization of the nation’s state and

October 16, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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L.A. Board OKs Measure to Step Up Arts Education

“For me, the issue of restoring and growing arts education and integrated arts instruction is a matter of social justice and educational equity,” said Nury Martinez, the LA school board member who authored the resolution, in a press release. L.A. Board OKs Measure to Step Up Arts Education blogs.edweek.org Veteran Education Week reporters Catherine Gewertz […]

October 11, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Restore State Arts Funding – The crisis in review

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now The crisis in review with story below. Special report: As money for the arts slowly dries up, Georgia ranks 49th in government funding www.artsatl.com The ArtsATL special report shows that while many arts groups struggle to

October 11, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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ARTSGEORGIA SUPPORTS THE TIMELY RESTORATION OF STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS – THE TIME IS NOW

The goal of public support for the arts at the state and local levels is to enable every individual to participate in the arts as a creator, performer, or attendee. Specifically, it is recognized that: Public support enables more people to participate in and experience art of higher quality; Public support expands access to the arts […]

October 10, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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ARTSGEORGIA SUPPORTS THE TIMELY RESTORATION OF STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS

ARTSGEORGIA SUPPORTS THE TIMELY RESTORATION OF STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS – THE TIME IS NOW The goal of public support for the arts at the state and local levels is to enable every individual to participate in the arts as a creator, performer, or attendee. Specifically, it is recognized that: Public support enables more people […]

October 10, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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