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Five Things I Learned While Teaching a Class on Arts and Labor
Posted on November 25, 2013 by Steve

From Alexis Clements on Hyperallergic:

In August and September I facilitated a class focused on labor issues within the arts. Specifically, we looked at how and when artists receive or don’t receive payment for their work, and the broader implications of compensating artists. We looked at examples in the US going as far back as the 1850s, but focused most of our attention on recent history and contemporary practices. And because there was such a great mix of students in the class working across fields, as expected, I ended up learning quite a bit myself during the class. Below are five of the things I took away from the class, though there were many others as well.
Where is the Arts Data like This?
Posted on November 25, 2013 by Tommer

The Washington Post provides a striking interactive map showing income and education levels by individual zip codes. See where the money is from space.

Creativity can last well into old age, as long as creators stay open to new ideas
Posted on November 23, 2013 by Steve

From Tara Bahrampour, writing for The Washington Post:

Doris Lessing, the freewheeling Nobel Prize-winning writer on racism, colonialism, feminism and communism who died Sunday at age 94, was prolific for most of her life. But five years ago, she said the writing had dried up. “Don’t imagine you’ll have it forever,” she said, according to one obituary. “Use it while you’ve got it because it’ll go; it’s sliding away like water down a plug hole.”
Aspen Institute Releases New Publication on Artist-Endowed Foundations
Posted on November 21, 2013 by Abigail

This new publication presents updated findings of the Aspen Institute National Study of Artist-Endowed Foundations, reflecting the field's continued growth since release of the Study's initial findings based on 2005 data. Drawing on new data through 2010, Study Report Supplement 2013 details this growth, analyzes factors shaping it, and explores ramifications for foundation practice.

James Canales to head Barr Foundation
Posted on November 20, 2013 by Tommer

The James Irvine Foundation today announced that President and CEO James E. Canales has accepted a position as the first President of the Barr Foundation in Boston, effective May 2014. He will step down from his position at the Irvine Foundation in the early spring of 2014.

Feminist Art Advancing Social Change in Rural Kentucky
Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tommer

There is an old joke that Kentucky is known for fast women and beautiful horses, but feminist artists are now presenting new visions of women, beauty and positive social change throughout the state, especially in rural areas. A new feature on the Atlas of Rural Arts and Culture maps their work and invites readers to re-examine their understanding of the Bluegrass state.

What We Talk About, When We Talk About Race
Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tommer

A long and thoughtful essay of the role of the arts sector in addressing racism by Ian David Moss on Createquity.

Jeff Clarke Named CEO of Philanthropy Northwest
Posted on November 18, 2013 by Abigail

Jeff Clarke, a senior advisor with The Giving Practice, Philanthropy Northwest’s consulting team, has been appointed CEO of Philanthropy Northwest effective January 2014. Prior to joining The Giving Practice, Jeff served as interim president and CEO of Council on Foundations and as vice president at Rasmuson Foundation in Alaska.

Jamie L. Bennett has been appointed Executive Director of ArtPlace America
Posted on November 18, 2013 by Tommer

Jamie L. Bennett has been appointed Executive Director of ArtPlace America (ArtPlace), effective January 6, 2014, it was announced today by Rip Rapson, CEO of The Kresge Foundation and Chairman of the ArtPlace Presidents Council.

Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs
Posted on November 12, 2013 by Steve

A major new report from The Wallace Foundation examines the challenges of after-school arts programs in low-income neighborhoods. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with young people, their families, leaders of exemplary programs and others nationwide, this report offers some answers, including 10 principles for developing effective programming. The report's authors—Denise Montgomery, Peter Rogovin and Nero Persaud—will present their research in a free webinar on Thursday, November 14.