“Those graduating with creative arts degrees were found to be the lowest earners after 10 years of working, out of 21 university degree subjects.”
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Atlanta Makeover: A City Refreshes Its Arts Leadership
“Not only the High Museum, the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Ballet but also the Cobb Energy Centre just lost its managing director and is looking for a new person. That’s a major, major change. From 2008 to 2012, the arts took a huge hit. And in the past three years, there has been a renaissance or reinvention of the arts. People in Atlanta are coming back, but they want to see something new and different.”
Yes, Yes, Diversity. But Are We Devaluing The Idea?
“Are race, poverty, and Asian-Americanhood equally diverse? What about language spoken, religion, age, sexual orientation, income, and appearance? A danger exists that diversity loses all meaning as it balloons; the term becomes so lax that everything and anything signifies diversity.”
20 Ways For Nonprofits To Be Nicer To Job Applicants And Stop Treating Them Like Crap
“There are tons of tips out there for job applicants about how to stand out and improve their chances of securing that dream job. Today, let’s bring some balance. We in the nonprofit sector pride ourselves on equity, community, and social justice. And yet we still have some terrible habits that we need to break.”
The Murky World Of The Ancient Artifact Market
“On the one hand are the source countries, which are mostly poor and have passed laws against taking ancient objects out of the country — but they often don’t have the wherewithal to enforce the bans. On the other hand are the rich countries where the collectors live.”
We’re All Feeding Facebook’s Giant, Sucking Content Hole
“It’s tough to be creative every day when your life is fundamentally ordinary. It’s tiring. And, since most writers toil in relative isolation, it’s anything but social.”
Will TV ‘Pay For Play’ Casting Workshops Actually Change?
“The idea of a committee to explore ways to stop the abuse is a good one – but means nothing if there’s no way to enforce anything that comes out of the committee.”
Add Cirque Du Soleil To The List Of Artists Canceling Visits To North Carolina
The Canadian acrobatic troupe said in a statement it “strongly believes in diversity and equality for every individual and is opposed to discrimination in any form.”
Abu Dhabi’s Culture Explosion: What Money Can Buy
“It remains to be seen whether Saadiyat Island can become a true international cultural hub or nothing more than a costly mirage.”
Infrastructure For The Artistic Entrepreneur
“Creative Capital has a solidly 21st-century philosophy based on balance, sustainability, validation, and customization. It’s a school of funding-thinking, like a movement: Creative Capitalism.”