Don’t Forget About the Healing Power of the Arts As we speak to others about the arts, whether that be elected officials or the neighbor out walking his dog, we generally speak of our own experiences. This is not a…
It’s My Party, Change vs. More of the Same
It’s My Party, Change vs. More of the Same In order for arts advocacy to be truly effective and for artistic pursuits to be viewed as inherently necessary to our society, the arts community must actually BELIEVE that the ARTS…
Artisan Politics: Primary Colors are Red, Blue, and… Green?
Artisan Politics: Primary Colors are Red, Blue, and… Green? This will be the most contested election in the entire recorded history of the North Carolina General Assembly. All 50 Senate seats and all 120 House seats will be contested in…
It’s the Economy, Genius!
It’s the Economy, Genius! Economic impact data has been a staple of arts advocacy for decades, but we often do not use it as we should. Many of us followed our hearts into the arts with little, if any thought…