Artists of the World, Unite!
As we face another Depression, can we dream of a new Federal Theatre Project? Any such hope begins with political organizing onstage and off.
All Stories About Arts funding
Let’s Go Vital, Not Viral
How many people could have been helped if they’d been exposed to theatre?
Where’s Our Share?
A healthy economy may be one pretext for renewed fundraising appeals—but then again, so could an unpredictable new tax regime.
How to Fight for Arts Funding? Lessons from NYC’s Lean Years
The new book ‘Drop Dead’ puts a debate we’re still having—between art for art’s sake and art for the common good—into stark relief.
Beyond the Culture Wars: A Conversation
A discussion on why the arts should be publicly funded.
In the Most Unlikely Places
Imagine a world—even a department store—without art.
The Budget Brouhaha
Sharp talk in the media about arts funding, pro and con. Plus: global arts cuts, and tax code changes.
Battle Lines Drawn Over Reagan Arts Cuts
New budget bid draws severe reaction. Plus: A new U.S.-France fellowship, leadership moves, grants for musical theatre, and more.
A Delicate Balance Changes
Among the most striking changes in funding for theatre: the growth of corporate support.
The Perils of ‘Bigger Is Better’ Funding
We have the irony of considerable support, both public and private, going to subsidize the cultural tastes of the most affluent segment of the population.
