The next chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will have the advantage of a set of priorities already articulated by President Obama’s campaign Arts Policy Committee. These priorities include greater support for
In the November 2008 election, the citizens of Minnesota voted to approve a constitutional amendment that dedicates sales tax revenue to the state’s natural resources and the arts. The amendment raises the sales tax 3/8ths
The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs (FDCA), in collaboration with the Shands Arts in Medicine Program (AIM) and the George E. Weems Memorial Hospital, recently announced the Apalachicola Arts in Medicine Program as part of
The Montana Arts Council (MAC) is launching a new program, the Artist’s Innovation Award, which is designed to honor the innovative ideas and contributions of Montana artists to the state’s culture and economy. The program
To help constituents and advocates make the case about the importance of arts funding during the recession, the Ohio Arts Council has prepared a compendium of examples that showcase how arts projects make meaningful contributions
The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has adopted changes to its Guide to Programs and Services. The changes are part of an ongoing effort to streamline TCA’s grant programs and meet the priorities of
The Wallace Foundation and the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) have announced a four-year arts funding partnership designed to develop the skills and expertise of leaders of arts organizations to build arts participation. The partnership
President Signs Economic Stimulus Package with Funding for the Arts On February 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1), the economic stimulus legislation, which includes $50 million for the National
Cultural Heritage Declines Predicted in Tourism Market Every six months, Destination Analysts—a travel and tourism-focused market research firm—conducts and releases the findings of its State of the American Traveler Survey. In the Fall 2008 edition
Question: How many grants do state arts agencies give out each year for general operating support? Answer: For fiscal year 2007, state arts agencies awarded 4,610 grants totaling $100.4 million for general operating support. General
DEDICATING TAX REVENUE TO THE ARTS Clean Water, Wildlife, Cultural Heritage and Natural Areas Amendment Minnesota State Arts Board In the November 2008 election, the citizens of Minnesota voted to approve a constitutional amendment that
INTEGRATING THE ARTS INTO HEALTH CARE AIM in the Panhandle Florida Division of Cultural Affairs The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs (FDCA), in collaboration with the Shands Arts in Medicine Program (AIM) and the George
RECOGNIZING INNOVATION Artist’s Innovation Award Montana Arts Council The Montana Arts Council (MAC) is launching a new program, the Artist’s Innovation Award, which is designed to honor the innovative ideas and contributions of Montana artists
INFORMING ARTS ADVOCACY The Arts: Part of the Solution Ohio Arts Council To help constituents and advocates make the case about the importance of arts funding during the recession, the Ohio Arts Council has prepared
ALIGNING GRANT PROGRAMS WITH STATE PRIORITIES Guide to Programs and Services Texas Commission on the Arts The Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) has adopted changes to its Guide to Programs and Services. The changes
BUILDING ARTS PARTICIPATION Wallace Excellence Project & Awards Washington State Arts Commission The Wallace Foundation and the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) have announced a four-year arts funding partnership designed to develop the skills and
