OK, so I am dutifully posting here at Arts Spot.... thanks toSusan DePlessis for setting this up - I think it could be incredibly useful if we all get into the habit of using it... that's the key, of course. So, here goes.
Here in Spartanburg we have not been immune from the impact of the economic downturn - refer to this article: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20090130/ARTICLES/901301057 for all the gory details. We hate that this has to happen, especially when our partner agencies are struggling to balance their budgets with increased operating costs brought on by their move to the Chapman Cultural Center. However, tough times also can result in new collaboration and new solutions to seemingly unsolveable issues. We are committed to looking at all options for providing support for the cultural sector - marketing assistance, collaborative fundraising calls, etc.
I would be interested to know how others are coping with this disastrous economic climate. Are you taking steps to position your organization for funding from the stimulus package, or the just announced $50 million allocated to the NEA? Let's talk about how we can get some of those funds flowing our way.
I look forward to the discussion!
Perry Mixter
President and COO
The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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