"Why would you scrap a movie that is all but finished before anyone except studio suits have had a chance to see it? The answer, for Hollywood bigwigs, is a tax write-off." - The Guardian (UK)
Even now, after mask and vaccine card protocols have abated, most theatergoers rely upon proof of purchase displayed on a screen. Will call is increasingly the domain of blue-hairs; the young and tech-savvy use apps like SeatGeek and TodayTix. - Public Books
Over the last five years, many arts organizations in the US and UK stopped accepting the (previously generous) donations of the Sackler family because of its role in the opioid crisis. Records indicate that the Sackler Trust has recommenced its donations, but the recipients remain unnamed. - The New York Times
"Culture Pass Dallas was created by the Office of Arts and Culture and the Dallas Public Library in 2019. Six months after launching, the pandemic hit and put the program on hold. Now, the Office of Arts and Culture is prioritizing rebuilding (the free-admission program)." - The Dallas Morning News (MSN)
The impacts of the arts go beyond annual operating expenses, data shows. The $751 million in capital investments since 2015 have generated an additional $842 million in indirect economic impact. - WCPO
Prof Vikki Locke, the director of undergraduate studies at Loughborough business school, said students “absolutely love” the technology and have been begging for selfies with the gadget. They would prefer “a guest speaker from industry beaming into a classroom to a 2D person on the wall”, she added. - The Guardian
"One way ..., perhaps, is to turn competition into cooperation. Maybe a path forward for theater is to write new rules of decorum — or to be the first to violate them. If theater goes viral, it should be on behalf of the artists’ intentions, not in spite of them." - San Francisco Chronicle
"Using a broad definition of arts and culture inclusive of nonprofit and for-profit industries, $53 billion was awarded nationally to arts and culture via four federal programs. Narrowing the definition to focus primarily on nonprofit arts and cultural industries and independent cultural workers, $17 billion was awarded nationally." - SMU Data Arts
Italy and France have for several years had similar programs giving 18-year-olds a few hundred euros to spend on performance tickets, books, or other cultural products. Germany only launched its KulturPass last June, and already the amount per person has been cut from €200 to €100. - Publishing Perspectives
"The change is part of a greater effort to separate tourists and worshippers, who will now access the structure through separate entrances. Additionally, instead of listening to live tour guides, tourists will now learn about the site through a new headset system … (in order) to preserve the worship environment." - Smithsonian Magazine
Rather than cajole or badger, campaigns now invite consumers to join the conversation. They’ve recognized that anyone can amplify their message, whether through social media, traditional media or brand partnerships. It’s the ultimate soft sell. - The New York Times
"The clause required all recipients of city funding to commit themselves against antisemitism as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, (which) says it is prejudice to deny Israel’s right to exist. ... Many artists claimed that it would be used to silence those who spoke out in favor of Palestine." - ARTnews
It was supposed to cost $3 million to flip the house from a crumbling ruin to a vibrant community center with musical performances and lessons, a tea room and a museum celebrating its history of hosting famous artists such as pianist Ahmad Jamal and sports figures including Roberto Clemente. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A soon-to-be published, groundbreaking study from neuroscientists at Columbia University’s Teachers College has come down decisively on the matter: for “deeper reading” there is a clear advantage to reading a text on paper, rather than on a screen, where “shallow reading was observed”. - The Guardian
