February 2009
Richmond Symphony’s Creative Fundraising in Time of Transition
Posted by daniel schauder on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
Despite the stifling economic climate, the Richmond Symphony is being smart about its fundraising and using creative strategies to turn some of their disadvantages into possible fundraising and audience building strengths. If ever there was a year of transition for the Symphony, 2009 would be it, as the symphony is facing two major transitions. […]
Stimulus for the arts
Posted by ari corson on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
There are two terms being used by the American government that have seemingly become household words overnight: “bailout” and “stimulus.” Though not exactly synonymous, the two terms mean relatively the same thing: more money where it is needed to boost our economy. Many large companies and industries have seen a lot of this money, with […]
Arts Orgs looking to Michael Kaiser,…not a government bailout.
Posted by Chloe Bailey on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123500002830817227.html
This is the most interesting thing I have read in a long time, especially since last year our arts management class took a field trip to D.C and the Kennedy center to speak with some of its execs.
Michael Kaiser, the “turnaround king” in the arts world, has offered free consultation to arts organizations that are […]
Art and Stimulus Plan
Posted by Anna Saccoccio on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
In January there has been a petition asking that 1% of the stimulus support the arts. This way public support would make it possible for people of modest means to dedicate themselves to the art. The petition pointed out the important role of art in society and was launched by the Foreign Policy In Focus […]
Hopes for a little magic for the Magic
Posted by tiara davis on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
The Magic Theater, located in San Francisco, California, was and may still be on the brink of facing a one-two knockout punch combination from the changing times and the economy. A part of the mission of the Magic is to cater to new playwrights, which means a lot of their productions are world premiers and […]
More Trouble for Auction Houses?
Posted by Bridgette Weeks on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
Last week I posted that some big-name auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s were being hit hard by economic troubles. In reality, who can afford to invest in multi-million dollar art acquisitions when the value of your purchase will most likely decline, moments after you buy it? Auction houses are cutting jobs the same way […]
Lurking in the shadows…
Posted by gp8nn on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized
On my last visit to Maymont, I noticed the bark of several trees bearing the names of lovers scarring their surfaces. At first I thought, “Oh, how sweet… I wish I could carve my initials in a tree with a lover without the wretched Maymont curse breaking us up a week later…” but […]
Six articles in two weeks…
Posted by Lindsey Lowe on February 18, 2009 in Uncategorized
Are dance companies in a more vulnerable place in this economy? Over the past two weeks, six articles have been published about various professional ballet companies either cancelling the remainder of their performance season, scaling back larger productions for smaller performances, closing offices for a week here and there, or most disturbing, closing indefinitely. These […]
“And the Hook Brings You Back”: Technology for a Younger Generation in the Arts*
Posted by Meredith Hull on February 18, 2009 in Uncategorized
In times of financial crisis, it has been a proven successful tactic to “reinvent the wheel.” Just days after Black Monday in 1929, the
Museum of
Modern Art opened with an exhibit focused on “living artists.” Instead of consistently looking backwards to “modern,” but nevertheless older French artists, the
Museum of
Modern Art chose to represent living American artists […]
New Philosophy: If You Give, You Will Get
Posted by amy szerlong on February 18, 2009 in Uncategorized
Although asking for money in a time of financial crisis seems somewhat paradoxical, a recent article in The Boston Globe shows that there is hope in the realm of philanthropy. On Monday The Globe reported that Boston-based foundation, the Eos Foundation, is starting a trend in the area of “counter-cyclical giving.”
The Eos […]