February 19, 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 […]