MEDILL REPORTS: CHICAGO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS HOLD STEADY IN UNCERTAIN ECONOMY

“These days support of cultural institutions is on the rise and enthusiasm for arts programs is at a high. Americans for the Arts, a non-profit organization that works to advance the arts in the United States, estimates that Americans spend $103 billion annually on events and programs produced by or benefitting nonprofit arts organizations. The trend is especially evident among supporters of Chicago’s major arts groups, for these culture vultures aren’t yet letting the weak economy affect their giving.” (11/6/08) Read more.