NEW CALENDARS PROMOTE NYC CULTURE
Three new publications highlight the wealth of cultural offerings in New York City this winter and spring.
On January 9, the Mayor's office will publish Cool New York, a guide to cultural programs and promotional offers around the city through February 2. The guide was produced by the Departments of Cultural Affairs and Parks and Recreation, NYC & Company and the Alliance for the Arts. It is currently available online at www.nyc.gov/coolny.
The Alliance will publish the 27th edition of NYCkidsARTS, a calendar of selected arts education programs for families and school groups from January to June. In mid-January, NYCkidsARTS will be available free in public schools, libraries, cultural organizations and online at www.nyckidsarts.org.
In February, the Alliance will also launch its first searchable online cultural calendar at www.nyc-arts.org.
IN THE NEWS
FEDERAL HUMANITIES GRANTS AWARDED
The National Endowment for the Humanities recently announced $5.5 million in grants awarded to 162 institutions in support of cultural preservation projects. Institutions awarded grants include the University of the State of New York, Albany and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. For more information and to see the complete list of grantees, visit www.neh.gov.
D.C. PROPOSES ARTS FUNDING INCREASE
The Washington D.C. city government has embraced the idea of the arts as an economic engine. According to an article in The Washington Post, the recent $20 million grant for the Shakespeare Theatre's new downtown stage begins a wave of arts funding that could approach $100 million as Mayor Anthony A. Williams pushes to invest in that beleaguered city's cultural institutions. Click here to read the article.
NEW FACILITY FOR BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
On December 15, 2003 New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein presided over the groundbreaking for a new $4.7 million facility for the Bronx Charter School for the Arts. Bronx Charter opened earlier this year as a public elementary school founded on the principle that arts education is a catalyst for the academic and social success of all students. Temporarily housed in I.S. 216/217, the school's new facility will serve as both the school and a community gathering space. To learn more about Bronx Charter, visit www.bronxarts.net.
PEOPLE
Mark Russell who served as artistic and executive director of P.S. 122 for 20 years, has announced his resignation, effective in June 2004.
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CALENDAR
NATIONAL ARTS MARKETING WORKSHOP
On January 15, the Arts and Business Council and American Express will present a workshop entitled The Phantom Audience: Capturing Them, Knowing Them. Intended for marketing, development and fundraising professionals, the workshop will delve into strategies of audience augmentation through research. Topics will include data capture and maintenance, data segmentation and coding, and primary and secondary audience research. To register, use the following form.
ARTS DAY IN ALBANY
The Alliance/ArtsAction for New York and New York City Arts Coalition in association with the Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations is sponsoring Arts Day in Albany on Tuesday, March 9. Held in the legislative office building, the event gives arts advocates a chance to meet their state representatives and gain support for the New York State Arts Council budget. For information, click here
NATIONAL ARTS ADVOCACY DAY
On March 31, Americans for the Arts, in conjunction with the Congressional Arts Caucus, will hold its annual National Arts Advocacy Day at the Jurys Washington hotel in Washington, D.C. The event is the culmination of a two-day conference intended to give grassroots advocates the opportunity to shape federal arts policy and educate members of Congress.
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