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How are the Arts Faring, Economically Speaking?
On January 20th 2010, Americans for the Arts announced results of the National Arts Index, the first study designed to measure the health and vitality of U.S. arts industries. Covering the years 1998 to 2008, the report reveals the changed landscape of our cultural economy. A 2008 downturn in the Index mirrors the larger national business cycle. It also reflects arts trends of decreased charitable giving and declining attendance.The good news for ArtsWORK Indiana readers:
• Arts employment grew steadily in the past decade. The number of workers in arts occupations grew by 28%, versus 4% for all occupations. • The Index shows "notable growth" in numbers of independent artist-entrepreneurs.
• Demand for arts in education is up.
Read the full report or summary on the Americans for the Arts website.
Should I Donate My Artwork to That Auction?
Guidelines for artists, and for groups that solicit donations from artists for charitable causes, have been issued by the Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association (IDADA). At their January 6th 2010 meeting, the IDADA board approved a resolution to promote or endorse only fundraising events where the event organizer adheres to the new guidelines.Read more on the IDADA website.
ArtsWORK's Activities Recognized at National Award Ceremony
Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and and Jonathan Katz, CEO of the National Association of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) presented the 2009 National Accessibility Leadership Award to the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) at a luncheon ceremony on January 9th. Lewis Ricci, Executive Director of the IAC accepted the award at the 2010 conference of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters in New York City. Sponsored by the NEA and NASAA, the award recognizes exceptional initiatives or programs that make the arts accessible and inclusive for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
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