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AFP Mid Hudson Plans their 2010 Programs
The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter, is working on their proposed list of audio-conferences for 2010 and are looking for some feedback. Geared towards not-for-profit leaders, volunteers and especially development staff, these events are designed to be mid-day lunch breaks to fit into your already busy calendar. To see their proposed list, check out... »
Performing Arts Presenters Gathering & Reception This Monday
The RSVP is today, so act on this while you can. We’ve mentioned this fantastic group before, for their fall meeting. This Monday they are holding their January event in the city, with a great lineup of speakers discussing summer programs, the cultural data project and a number of other topics to get yourself ready... »
NYSA Announces Changes to their Deadlines and Fiscal Year
The New York State Council of the Arts (NYSA), the top organization of Arts in Orange, just announced changes to their own grant deadlines for 2010. This is for organizations that need to apply directly to NYSCA for grant requests, not for those who qualify for the grants that come through Arts in Orange. From... »
Understanding youth culture to better reach your audience
As the beginning of this report states – “Social network sites, online games, video-sharing sites, and gadgets such as iPods and mobile phones are now fixtures of youth culture.” I think we might hear this every few years, because of course adults by nature are out of touch with youth culture. But this is quite... »
NYS Presenters Program Meeting in November for Presenting Organizations and Artists Alike
Leanne Tintori Wells, the Director of Presenters for the New York State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) emailed us recently to talk about the series of networking events being organized for presenting organizations in New York State. These events are focused on presenting organizations, but presenting artists are also welcome to come, network and... »
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Workshop – Dia:Beacon
Dia:Beacon has been hosting a number of workshops given by the VLA, a fantastic organization of volunteer lawyers for the arts. They are hosting one on 17 October, 2-5 pm focused on the “Fiscal Sponsorship Model to Structure and Support Art Projects” Admission to the talk, which includes museum admission, is $10. For program reservations, call... »
The Biggest Problem Facing the Arts
This blog post just ran across our desk, via the NYSAAE’s blog. Michael Kaiser is the President of the JF Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and while the outlet for this commentary seems unusual (the Huffington Post, known more for its politics), the opinion is no less poignant. Reposted from here: This week we will... »
Arts & Business Council 10-Question Survey for Staff of Arts Organizations
From the Arts & Business Council web site: BC/NY strives to provide the best service to the most constituents during the ongoing recession. Help us help you as we evaluate our programs with a 10-question survey for staff of arts organizations. The survey may be completed anonymously and we thank for your time and opinions. And... »
Pro-Bono Expertise to Help Your Organization
The Arts & Business Council of New York wants to help your organization through the current, difficult economy. Through their program Lifeline, ABC/NY is offering free advise and guidance with finance, planning, marketing, human resources, and a wide variety of... »
Podcast: How Arts Groups Can Weather the Economy
From the Wallace Foundation: “Adapting to an Uncertain Economic Climate” – Audio of a plenary session at a Wallace Foundation Conference, “Engaging Audiences,” April 1-3, 2009, Philadelphia. Panelists: Michael Kaiser, President, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Clara Miller, President & CEO, Nonprofit Finance Fund Moderator: M. Christine DeVita, President, The Wallace Foundation How can arts organizations weather the current economic... »