Arts Issues

Rumors Of UK Funding Cuts Roil Arts Leaders The arts in England have done well in funding in recent years. But "over recent weeks, some arts boardrooms have veered from paralysis to near-panic. Anticipating austerity, large organisations like the Royal Opera House put in frugally for nothing more than inflation-proofing of their present grant, only for the Treasury to spring a calculated leak that the arts are scheduled for something between zero increase and a five percent cut." La Scena Musicale 12/09/06
Posted: 12/10/2006 7:40 am

Alberta Artists Await Newfound Clout "After nearly 20 years of being shut out in the cold, arts and culture have finally found their way back onto the political agenda: During the election campaign, three candidates made increased government arts funding a priority in their platforms. Which can only be a good thing, say those in the arts and their supporters. Despite its flush of oil revenues, Alberta currently ranks 11th out of the 13 provinces and territories in its per capita funding for the arts." The Globe & Mail (Canada) 12/09/06
Posted: 12/10/2006 7:34 am

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