“It is not for white people to decide what is or is not racist and it is not for them to decide what we people of colour are called. I think statues, plaques and awards paying tribute to racist men should be removed, and in their place should be a little notice naming and shaming them, and naming their prejudice.”
Category: issues
For Pregnant Performers, The Procreate Project
“The Procreate Project has been developed by Dyana Gravina, who … aims to bring pregnant artists and mothers within the arts together to collaborate. Procreate will also give them advice and support in mounting new productions. The first production through the project, called Foetus, ran earlier this year at Rich Mix in London.”
For Fourth Straight Year, College Enrollment Drops
The steepest drop by sector was at four-year for-profit institutions (13.7 percent) and two-year public colleges (2.4 percent).
What Does The Decline Of America’s Middle Class Mean For The Arts?
“Decades ago, before the decline in our fortunes, the middle class was the mainstay of American demographics. It’s decline isn’t necessarily the cause of our problems, but it logically seems to be a possible factor.”
Why Is Finding A Little Money For The Arts In Sacramento Do Difficult?
City Hall cannot be the source of all arts funding. The community must step up. But in a city that revolves around politics and money, finding $500,000 for a worthwhile cause should not be so difficult.
NYCity Issues Identity Cards With Free Admission To Cultural Institutions As Bait
“The government-issued ID card available to New Yorkers age 14 and up had previously afforded free one-year memberships to 33 institutions, including the New York Botanical Garden and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
Why We’re So Invested In The Romances Of Others In The Age Of Social Media
“As seen on countless fan-created Tumblr pages, to “ship” is to express your passionate approval of someone else’s relationship, or your desire to see two (usually fictional or famous) individuals in a relationship with each other.”
If Critics Want Non-Profits To Act More Like Business, Then…
“The frustrating reality is that we are judged as businesses without given the rights and resources to fully operate as businesses. If funders and donors and society want us to be like businesses, then fine, but we also need the following…”
Pitched Battles On The Board Of Irvine, California Arts Center
“For the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 2015 was supposed to have been a year of celebration – a 25th anniversary season spotlighting the company’s reputation as one of Orange County’s premier presenters of dance, music and theater. Instead, at least four prominent donors have said they are withdrawing financial support following a clash between board chairman Robert Farnsworth and former president Douglas Rankin.”
As Pittsburgh Center For The Arts Faces Deficit And Leadership Crisis, Donors Hold Back
“A $1 million deficit at Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts plus the resignation of longtime executive director Charlie Humphrey have prompted one foundation to pause before investing more money in the nonprofit … Mr. Humphrey resigned Tuesday after a majority of staff told the arts group’s board that it had no confidence in his leadership. In June, he laid off 20 employees because of the deficit.”