Archive for January, 2014

‘STATE OF THE ARTS’ Newsletter – Winter 2014

The Winter issue is in the mail with news and articles about success. The Newsletter is FREE!! Have you subscribed?? Did you receive the 2013 issues? Subscribe to the ArtsGeorgia quarterly print newsletter ‘State of the Arts’ by emailing your request to artsga@artsgeorgia.net. Please include your Name, Street Address, City, State & Zip. You will […]

January 31, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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THE ARTS VOTER GUIDE – An ArtsGeorgia Advocacy Initiative

WHAT > Candidate Survey: ArtsGeorgia will survey Georgia candidates on issues related to the arts. The Survey will include: 1) their participation in the arts, 2) their policies on matters affecting the creative industries in Georgia, community arts agencies and nonprofit arts organizations, 3) their positions on state arts funding, & 4) their policies on […]

January 28, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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Georgia scores an F and low ranking on national survey of state policies on arts education. Complete survey results below.

Arts Education State Policy Database Maintained by the Arts Education Partnership, this searchable database contains information on state arts education policies, including curriculum standards, graduation requirements, assessment practices and certification requirements. http://ws4.bmfenterprises.com/aep-arts/research-policy/state-policy-database/2010-2011-report-card/

January 23, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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Newsletter | ‘State of the Arts’

Spring, Summer & Winter issues of State of the Arts published in 2013 are now archived as pdf files here http://www.artsga.org/artsgeorgia/wp/news-2/artsgeorgia-newsletter/. State of the Arts is ArtsGeorgia’s quarterly printed publication which includes articles of interest for artists, arts educators, arts administrators, patrons, advocates and anyone interested in the state of the arts in Georgia.

January 16, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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Center for Puppetry Arts | New Museum Announced

Set to open in 2015, the new museum space will feature expanded exhibit areas for both Global Collection and Jim Henson Collection. These new exhibitions will be immersive and interactive, allowing guests of all ages to explore puppetry in unique ways, challenging preconceptions and giving a new appreciation of the global scope and universal power […]

January 15, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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Breaking News: Georgia Council for the Arts – FY2015 Budget

State arts funding continues with existing 90% cut to GCA budget. Budget increased for retirement funds & staff salary adjustments. Georgia is anticipated to remain in last place ranked 50th for per capita arts funding in the U.S., 56th incl D.C. and territories. http://opb.georgia.gov/ Georgia Council for the Arts Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation […]

January 15, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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NEA & U.S. Census Bureau – How Americans Enjoy the Arts

Infographic reports interesting results on how U.S. citizens engage with the arts in all media and disciplines. Chart below.

January 9, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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Georgia Students – smARTer with the ARTS

ArtsGeorgia announces that The Georgia Alliance for Arts Education, Inc. (GAAE) is our new affiliate organization for arts education and arts in education. Reactivating the GAAE as a vibrant new partner will allow us to focus and strengthen statewide support for arts education with GAAE as the lead organization in Georgia for arts education advocacy. […]

January 3, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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Public Art Database – Good News in 2014

Americans for the Arts is launching a Public Art Year in Review Database in late February 2014. It will feature details and images of the outstanding works of public art that were recognized in the Americans for the Arts Public Art Year in Review from 2006-2013. After launch, AFTA plans to add even more data, […]

January 2, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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