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Kresge Foundation Announces $8.8 Million Commitment to Detroit Arts Community

DETROIT, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kresge Foundation, long known for its national support of the arts, announced Kresge Arts in Detroit October 16 during a press conference and reception held at the Detroit Institute of Arts for more than 160 attendees representing the area's civic and arts communities. Kresge Arts in Detroit is an $8.8 million commitment to Detroit's Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties and is designed to develop and financially support individual artists, arts and cultural organizations and arts- infrastructure groups in the metropolitan area. Eighteen Kresge Artist Fellowships of $25,000 each and one Kresge Eminent Artist award of $50,000 will be awarded each year. Arts and cultural organizations are receiving operating support.

European programs mix arts with the economy

When Rick van der Ploege became Holland's secretary of culture in 1998, he launched an arts-funding revolution that alarmed his quiet, multicultural country -- but also became a potential model for smaller-population countries such as Canada.

Claremont Gradaute University Arts Management Program Expands With New Leadership

Claremont Gradaute University Arts Management Program Expands With New Leadership - Revamped program is the only of its kind in California, and it aims to keep Los Angeles' creative talent in the arts and nonprofits local. A recent study indicates that the arts and culture are the second-largest generator for the LA economy. As head of a municipal agency that funds 300 arts organizations each year, Zucker has long been concerned with the quality of leaders in the field. In 2000 she spurred the County to begin funding the largest arts internship program in the country in conjunction with the Getty Foundation. Close to 300 undergraduates are paid to work in Los Angeles area nonprofit arts organizations each summer.

Richard Kessler, Executive Director, the Center for Arts Education, Issues Statement...

Richard Kessler, Executive Director, the Center for Arts Education, Issues Statement on the Release of the New York City Department of Education Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007 - 2008 "Report makes clear that the school system is still failing to provide students with the arts education they are entitled to by law" NEW YORK--(Business Wire)-- The Center for Arts Education (CAE) commends the New York City Department of Education (DOE) for issuing the second annual Arts in Schools Report, which provides the public with helpful information about arts education offerings in public schools. However, the release of today's report makes clear that the school system is still failing to provide students with the arts education they are entitled to by law.

Kresge Foundation Announces $8.8 Million Commitment to Detroit Arts Community

The Kresge Foundation, long known for its national support of the arts, announced Kresge Arts in Detroit October 16 during a press conference and reception held at the Detroit Institute of Arts for more than 160 attendees representing the area's civic and arts communities. Kresge Arts in Detroit is an $8.8 million commitment to Detroit's Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties and is designed to develop and financially support individual artists, arts and cultural organizations and arts- infrastructure groups in the metropolitan area.

VSA Arts, MetLife Foundation Announce 'Arts Connect All' Grant Opportunity

VSA arts and MetLife Foundation today announced their 5th annual "Arts Connect All" grant opportunity for arts organizations to create or enhance inclusive educational programs by strengthening partnerships with local public schools. A maximum of 10 grants of up to $15,000 each will be awarded to selected programs. The application deadline is December 12, 2008.

Call for Artists: Residencies Project

Aberystwyth Arts Centre’s Artists’ Residencies project has successfully launched its first year, in the new Thomas Heatherwick designed studios. The call is now out for artists to apply for further residencies. These residencies, supported by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, provide the chosen UK artists with an opportunity to spend three or six months in Aberystwyth concentrating on their work. Award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales’ largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'. It has a wide-ranging artistic programme, both producing and presenting, across all art forms including drama, dance, music, visual arts, applied arts, film, new media, and community arts and is recognised as a national centre for arts development.

Richard Kessler, Executive Director, the Center for Arts Education, Issues Statement on the Release of the New York City Department of Education Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007 - 2008

NEW YORK (Business Wire) -- The Center for Arts Education (CAE) commends the New York City Department of Education (DOE) for issuing the second annual Arts in Schools Report, which provides the public with helpful information about arts education offerings in public schools. However, the release of today's report makes clear that the school system is still failing to provide students with the arts education they are entitled to by law. With budgets being slashed this year and presumably next year, and an increased focus on testing and test preparation, there is a fear that arts education will disappear from the schools.

Two Arts Nonprofits Plan Big Merger

NEW YORK—Two nonprofit arts advocacy organizations, Americans for the Arts and Business Committee for the Arts, are merging to create the largest group of its kind in the private sector, reports Crain’s New York Business. The partnership is expected to strengthen the overall ability of the groups to generate increased support for the arts and arts education from the private sector.

Claremont Gradaute University Arts Management Program Expands With New Leadership

A revamped and expanded Masters in Arts Management program begins at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) this fall under new leadership. This represents a unique opportunity for students to study under one of the industry’s most experienced veterans, Laura Zucker, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Claremont, CA, October 09, 2008 -- Revamped program is the only of its kind in California, and it aims to keep Los Angeles' creative talent in the arts and nonprofits local. A recent study indicates that the arts and culture are the second-largest generator for the LA economy. (http://www.otis.edu/calendar/detail/id/109).

Measha Brueggergosman to address Arts and Learning Symposium - Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman will be keynote speaker at the opening session of the Canadian Arts and Learning Symposium, which will be hosted by the UNESCO Chair in Arts and Learning

Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman will be keynote speaker at the opening session of the Canadian Arts and Learning Symposium, which will be hosted by the UNESCO Chair in Arts and Learning at the Faculty of Education, Oct. 29-31.

Wallace Foundation Grants $1.8 Million to Two Organizations to Improve Arts Education in Los Angeles County

The Wallace Foundation has announced grants to two Los Angeles arts learning initiatives (Los Angeles County Arts Commission (LACAC) & Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)) to support activities crucial to strengthening coordinated arts learning efforts and to bring high-quality arts experiences to more young people in Los Angeles County. Both initiatives will be studied by the Foundation to document and share lessons with the field about how communities can improve arts learning throughout school districts.

Richard Kessler, Executive Director, the Center for Arts Education, Issues Statement on the Release of the New York City Department of Education Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007 - 2008

NEW YORK - (Business Wire) The Center for Arts Education (CAE) commends the New York City Department of Education (DOE) for issuing the second annual Arts in Schools Report, which provides the public with helpful information about arts education offerings in public schools. However, the release of today

The National Black Arts Festival Recognized by Doris Duke Foundation

The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) has been selected to take part in Leading for the Future: Innovative Support for Artistic Excellence, a groundbreaking new arts initiative created by Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. As part of the pilot program, the National Black Arts Festival and nine other performing arts organizations across the country will receive grants to fund innovative projects that address sector-wide challenges such as shifting audiences, decreased funding sources, and new technologies.

Operators submit plans for European mobile satellite services

A number of operators have now submitted their proposals to provide pan-European mobile satellite services. The European Commission intends to make available spectrum which could be used to deliver mobile television, radio and other services across Europe. European bidders face competition from American operators. In an extraordinary development, one of them has also started legal proceedings, arguing that the European process for allocating the spectrum is illegal. The complex background to the this next revolution in broadcasting and mobile communications is explored in a new report on Satellite to Mobile, published by informitv.

Mywaves Goes Bollywood: Signs Deal With Mukta Arts

mywaves, the largest free mobile entertainment destination for consumers, announced a partnership with Mukta Arts to deliver trailers, behind the scenes interviews, music videos and outtakes of its films, including the highly anticipated release of Mukta Arts' latest film, "Yuvvraaj" at www.mywaves.com/msite/yuvvraaj. In addition to featuring Mukta Arts video content on mywaves, the Bollywood studio will also kick off an innovative mobile marketing campaign to support Yuvvraaj's worldwide release that will leverage mywaves' advertising platform. Starting today, Mukta Arts is using mywaves "click to download" advertising unit to help users get free Yuvvraaj wallpapers for their phones.

Arts campus in Kuandu comes alive with festival programs

Gerard Mannix Flynn from Ireland performs the solo drama titled "James X." He will be featured at the Kuandu Arts Festival at the Taipei National University of the Arts on October 19.

Support for arts good for economy says Tizard

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard says Labour's arts policy release today emphasises jobs, continues support for major organisations in film and music and focuses on regional and community development – all of which will help the sector to flourish.

Arts about-face? Harper dispatches GG on arts-promotion trip

After arts cuts that sparked a furor in the federal election campaign, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is dispatching Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean on a two-week tour of European countries to promote art and cultural links with Canada.

Charlie McCREEVY European Commissioner for Internal Market and ServicesThe need of a patent system for Europe Eurochambers - "European Parliament of Enterprises"Brussels, 14 October 2008

There is nothing I like better than to be among entrepreneurs, people like yourselves – innovators and risk takers, people with their finger on the pulse of their local economy, and their eye on the bigger picture - both within the EU and globally. I firmly believe that policy makers should have more opportunities to mix with business people, to hear firsthand of the real concerns felt by those who are out there in the market place, managing costs and cash flows and fighting for customers. So can I say congratulate EUROCHAMBRES on organising this highly innovative event that has brought so many of you, from so many places, to take part in the debate here today.

Richard Kessler, Executive Director, the Center for Arts Education, Issues Statement on the Release of the New York City Department of Education Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007 - 2008

Richard Kessler, Executive Director, the Center for Arts Education, Issues Statement on the Release of the New York City Department of Education Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007 - 2008

Country's culture ministers want $45 million restored to arts programs

QUEBEC - Most of the country's culture ministers called on the federal government on Friday to restore $45 million in funding for arts programs across the country.

California State Board of Education Approves Six Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Reading/Language Arts - English-Language Development Programs for Use in Grades K-8

California State Board of Education Approves Six Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Reading/Language Arts - English-Language Development Programs for Use in Grades K-8

Rensselaer Opens the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC); Experimental center to explore nexus of arts, science, and technology -- virtual and real

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today opens the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC), an unprecedented experimental center dedicated to the integrated pursuit of the performing arts and sciences.

November 18, 2008-- Mrs. Laura Bush Honors 19 Arts and Humanities Programs for Underserved Youth

Washington, DC—Young people from the U.S., Mexico, China, and Egypt who engage in outstanding after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs were honored by Mrs. Laura Bush at a ceremony for the 2008 Coming Up Taller Awards. The ceremony was held at the White House on November 14, 2008. Click here to see a list of the 2008 awardees.

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