ArtsGeorgia advocates: 1) an early start to restore arts funding in FY15 budget cycle. 2) an agenda to include an income tax check off, a new version of the fractional tax to support the arts and local communities, and arts funding for a new Grassroots Arts Partnership program. 3) an Arts Voter Guide during the […]
April 1, 2014
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Top 10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2014 by Randy Cohen There is an old quote attributed to John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich: “If any man will draw up his case, and put his name at the foot of the first page, I will give him an immediate reply. Where he compels me […]
March 30, 2014
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State Arts Budget Update: The FY2014 Supplemental Budget includes no additional state funding for the arts. The FY2015 Budget has an additional $25,000 included for the stated purpose of matching NEA funding. Georgia will remain ranked last in the country for state arts funding by NASAA without the restoration of significant state arts funding. Georgia […]
March 3, 2014
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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
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Review Georgia’s budget chart. Taking ACTION is critical!! [ Georgia Budget Cycle: http://1.usa.gov/1bpYygx ] The above link refers to the timeline of the state’s annual budget preparation cycle. The Governor in December is finalizing his recommendations and preparing the FY2015 Budget for the Appropriations Bill which he will introduce in January for the General Assembly […]
December 7, 2013
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ArtsGeorgia and the Georgia Arts Network, Georgia’s arts advocacy leaders, have jointly drafted a declaration in support of an increase in state funding for the arts for fiscal year 2015. They are calling upon Georgia’s artists and arts organizations to join them in support of this unified effort to appeal to the Governor and state […]
December 3, 2013
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The Facts: The Georgia Council for the Arts budget was cut by 90%. The Grass Roots Arts Program was defunded and closed. Georgia ranks 50th in the nation in state arts spending. Georgia’s per capita rate is six cents (.06) for arts funding. The Consequences: Severe cuts in the arts budget has eliminated jobs, cut […]
November 26, 2013
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Beyond an increase in state funding; what does an economic recovery look like for the arts and culture field? What effect has the economy had on the overall capacity of the arts and culture field? What one financial question should leaders keep in mind at all times? Do arts institutions need to change their business […]
October 21, 2013
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Meeting with your Elected Officials The Action Plan in support of ArtsGeorgia’s Budget Proposal recommends meeting with your Senators and Representatives. Advocacy is all about ongoing relationships. One of the best ways to make your case is through personal visits to your legislator’s capitol office or during the fall to meet with them in their […]
October 17, 2013
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Artists, arts leaders, arts educators, art patrons, local arts councils and all creative industry organizations are invited to support the ArtsGeorgia FY2015 Budget Proposal. A Summary of the Budget Proposal below with the Action Plan at the link. The budget is being drafted now. Waiting until next year hasn’t worked. Restore state support for the […]
October 15, 2013
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