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“In Ireland, artists pay no income tax on earnings below 250,000 euros. In Scandinavian countries, artists deemed to have made significant contributions over the course of a lifetime receive special recognition—and income support—from the government. In Australia, legislation allows artists … Continue reading →

“Theater, the most popular performing art form in the country, is big business. The Broadway League estimates its producers’ shows grossed nearly $2 billion in New York and on the road last season. Nonprofit regional theaters, meanwhile, generated almost as … Continue reading →

“While it could take them more than a year to completely consolidate, the charitable-services groups at Wachovia and Wells Fargo have begun sharing information about their respective strategies and the scope of their operations. And in the wake of the … Continue reading →

“During these troubled times, what lies in store for the nonprofit sector, and what do we need to do about it? Along with every family in America, the nonprofit sector is wondering about its future. Will we miraculously survive as … Continue reading →

“It was clear during the campaign which aspiring leader of the free world was the arts candidate. Barack Obama—his earnest mug the inspiration for a thousand loving portraits—had a brief but strong voting record on arts issues and a platform … Continue reading →

“The Obama transition has stayed pretty disciplined in keeping appointments under wraps until they become official. But it increasingly looks like Michael Dorf, a Chicago attorney who has played key roles in shaping arts policy in both his city and … Continue reading →

“So, roll on the recession. It’s all good news. A leaner, meaner, angrier art world that has to fight harder for our attention is exactly what we need.” Read More.

In early January, Americans for the Arts presented its policy recommendations to the Obama-Biden Transition Office on how arts groups and artists can be supported in the economic recovery plan. The focused efforts of Americans for the Arts are not … Continue reading →

The House Democratic leadership released the details of an $825 billion economic stimulus package with $275 billion in tax breaks and $550 billion in spending. The proposal includes a $50 million allocation for the National Endowment for the Arts, with … Continue reading →

The national economic crisis and election of Barack Obama create opportunities for progress not seen in decades—but will advocacy groups and foundations seize the moment? President Obama’s election can lead to bold new approaches that put the public interest first. … Continue reading →