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Ask what the arts can do for you…

Posted On November 25, 2013 By Shoshana

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” ~John F. Kennedy In the arts, we need to turn this mentality around: Ask not what you can do for the arts, ask what the arts can do for you. The good news is, we… 

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When was the last time for arts audience development?

Posted On March 11, 2013 By Shoshana

When was the last time you went to an arts event? When was the last time you invited someone to an arts event? When was the last time you shared a piece of music with someone in your life? When was the last time you created a work of art? When was the last time… 

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Audience Development for Arts Advocacy or the popcorn & candy top 10 reasons to support the arts

Posted On July 26, 2011 By Shoshana

Last week I found a blog that was resurrected for another round on Twitter: The Top 10 Reasons to Support the Arts (from Arts Watch) This blog post is a good summary of many of the practical reasons why the arts are good for us: 10. True prosperity 9. Stronger communities 8. Health and well-being… 

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