“Pussy Riot! A Punk Prayer for Freedom will be published on September 25 by The Feminist Press, part of the City University of New York, with profits going to the Pussy Riot legal defence team.”
Category: issues
Thanks For That Cultural Olympiad, UK (Now We Slash Your Arts Budget)
“The industry faces a grim autumn. It is now, after Britain’s moment in the sun, that the cuts implemented in the spring will begin to show.”
Italy’s Cinecitta Studios Partly Occupied By Workers
“This famous place that once rivalled Hollywood is partly under occupation by striking workers. For more than two months now they have been camped day and night on the roof of the main gatehouse and in an area nearby.”
Money Doesn’t Solve Everything; Just Ask MOCA Board Members
“Wealthy people have many options for their philanthropy, and, according to experts on nonprofit board behavior, they can quickly become skittish about giving when controversy breaks out. And MOCA has been swimming in controversy since late June.”
Crowdfunding And The Arts – Sounds Good, But…
“There are failures. In August, Kickstarter claimed a success rate of nearly 44 percent, but that means a nonsuccess rate of more than 55 percent.”
Director Of Czech National Theatre Sacked
Ondrej Cerny says he was abruptly given notice of dismissal on Friday, with no reason stated. Culture minister Alena Hanakova has given unclear and conflicting reasons for her decision, and following a disastrous television interview on the subject, calls are mounting for her to resign.
Royal Opera House, Despite Closing Its New Works Program, Insists Its Commitment To New Works Is Intact
“New Royal Ballet director Kevin O’Hare has spoken publicly for the first time about the closure of ROH2, insisting that the move would not affect the amount of new work produced by the company.”
Canadian Mint Relents, Won’t Charge Musician Royalty On Picture Of Pennies
“The Royal Canadian Mint has had a change of heart over charging Nova Scotia musician Dave Gunning for using an image of the penny on his album cover. Mint spokeswoman Christine Aquino says it will no longer be charging Gunning a fee for every album he issues of his soon-to-be-released recording No More Pennies.”
Chicago Schools Dispute Indicative Of National Battle
“What is likely to remain are the biggest issues: Will carrots and sticks for teachers produce better education for students? Should Chicago continue privatizing public education? Are standardized tests appropriate measures of teacher quality and school quality? Do school closings lead to better schools?”
Canadian Mint Demands Royalty From Musician For Using Image Of Pennies
“Dave Gunning says he’s been informed by the agency that his soon-to-be released album infringes copyright because its artwork includes images of the ubiquitous one-cent piece.”