Grantmakers in the Arts

Europe’s economic problems, and the austerity programs meant to address them, are forcing arts institutions there to curtail programs, tours and grants. As a result, some ensembles are scaling down their productions and trying to raise money from private donors, some in the United States, potentially putting them in competition with American arts organizations.

Just added to the GIA Library is Creating Pennsylvania’s Future Through the Arts and Education, a report from The Education Policy and Leadership Center. The report follows a year-long process of discussions by a 32-member Study Group, a comprehensive review of relevant public policies in Pennsylvania and other states, eight regional community forums, and surveys of several stakeholder groups by EPLC.

Quick roundup of commentary on the Mike Daisey controversy:

• 'This American Life' Pulls Apple Story from All Things Considered
• What’s Done Cannot be Undone: Lies in the Theater and Some Thoughts on Mike Daisey from Polly Carl at HowlRound
• Is Mike Daisey a fabulist or a truthsayer? from John Killacky at Burlington Free Press
• Public Theater Artistic Director Says ‘Our Audience Was Misled’ by Daisey, from Scott Heller at The New York Times
• Daisy attempts to move on.

New York Foundation of Arts has selected five artists to be the 2012 NYFA Hall of Fame Honorees. Architects Elizabeth Diller + Ricardo Scofidio; multi-media artist Christian Marclay; playwright Suzan-Lori Parks; and patron of the arts Ben Rodriguez-Cubeñas will be so honored on Monday, April 30, 2012.

From Erik Robelen at Education Week: