We wish for deep and peaceful rest for beleaguered arts administrators who wrote the book on “do more with less” years before the Tea Party thought of the idea. We wish for artists to be employed. We wish all children had equal access and opportunity to excel in life because the arts were at the core of their public education and [...]
The Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network Names New Member of The State Alliance for Arts Education For the 2010-2011 School Year ARTS North Carolina WASHINGTON, D.C.—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced a new member of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network. ARTS North Carolina [...]
Check out this article. The Fresno Superintendent gave 2.5 years worth of salary back to the system to support programs he believes are important including the arts. This will inspire you. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44305388/ns/us_news-giving
This is a story of intense drama and political intrigue, one that occupied the passions and resources of mostly good people. The plot spans four years, during which time hopes were raised and dashed, budgets were made and broken, and Lucy just kept putting the football in front of Charlie Brown. Then one day he [...]
I have just returned from two days in Kinston attending the NC Arts Council Board Meeting. Bravo! to Sandy Landis who put on quite a two day spread of hospitality, content, and on-the-ground testimony about the value of arts in the east. It was a productive and content rich two days, and I will be [...]
As the 2011 General Assembly draws to a close, the staff and Board of Arts North Carolina send a hearty thank you and congratulations to all arts advocates who helped move our industry forward in the toughest of environments. Among the key achievements you accomplished are: • Grants funding to the North Carolina Arts Council [...]
Dear Senators, On behalf of my Board, our 250 organization members and their Boards, and the arts industry of North Carolina, we respectfully request that you pass H289 in Senate Finance on Wednesday WITHOUT AMENDMENT. It has come to our attention that Committee leadership intends to amend the bill to prohibit specialty plates from [...]
