The State of the Arts Forum Section 2.14.2010
The Enquirer -- our local newspaper -- provides a lot of arts coverate still. And now they are begining to think even harder about how they should use their platform (both the traditional paper and the online portal) to cover the arts.
They started with a big spread about the arts in the Sunday Section on 2.14.2010. (AKA: a lotta love for Valentine's Day!)
All in all, this a very positive set of stories about the benefits to our community through the arts. The reporters and editors thoroughly capture both our optimism and the challenges we face.
We're sharing links to some of the articles and commentary below.
Society's changed, but arts still a 'Big Deal'
Ray Cooklis
"We're also seeing people become more willing to expand their notions of what art can be - and can mean to them. Waller has the right idea. On her FAF blog, she posts her photos of "found" art that's all around us, looking at everyday objects in new ways. She helps organize events, such as the recent surprise "Splash Dance," that make us rethink where and when creative expression can be found.
We need the arts. We need the logic and passion and discipline they bring to our minds. We need the store of knowledge they have brought us through the centuries."
City's vitality, creativity on the upswing
Margy Waller
"New galleries, theaters, and community centers bring economic vitality to these neighborhoods. There's lots of energy and life on the streets and people want to be part of these appealing places where there are concerts and tourists, renovated buildings, festivals, and new housing."
How arts organizations reach out
Fundraisers May Be Running Uphill
Arts Groups Tighten Their Belt
Carnegie pares schedule, sharpens focus - and gets by
