El Museo del Barrio names new Executive Director

Jorge Daniel Veneciano to Lead El Museo del Barrio

The New York Times, December 13, 2013

More tension around Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts Could Lose Regional Tax Funds
by Randy Kennedy, The New York Times, August 20, 2013

Philadanco troupe in jeopardy

The Philadelphia Dance Company – National Treasure May Close
by Marsha Gilbert, Ballet/Jazz/Tap at Suite101, August 15, 2012

New report on NYC dance entrepreneurship

New Report Cites Strong Start-Up Culture of Dance in the City
by Felicia R. Lee, The New York Times, November 15, 2011

Dance makes NYC $$$

Dance makes economic impact
Study: The art contributes $215 million annually to city economy.
by Miriam Kreinin Souccar, Crain's NewYorkBusiness.com, September 11, 2011

Better times for the Cherry Lane

New Revenue and Better Management Help Cherry Lane Theater
by Patrick Healy, The New York Times, August 25, 2011

City Opera move threatens endowment, say unions

Unions Attack New York City Opera Over Use of Endowment
by Daniel J. Wakin, The New York Times, July 18, 2011

City Ballet ups prices to fix deficit

City Ballet Raises Prices and Phases Out Low-Cost Tickets
by Daniel J. Wakin, The New York Times, June 22, 2011

Dutch arts face severe budget cuts

Save the Dutch performing arts (information and petition)

NEA "frivolous" says Sarah Palin

Ms. Palin is certainly the gift that keeps on giving. (Oh, thank you so much, Sen. McCain. I certainly hope we can find a way to return the favor someday.)  Here's a gem from a few months ago, but just tweeted...

Sarah Palin trashes National Endowment for the Arts
by Christopher Knight, Culture Monster, Los Angeles Times, March 16, 2011

Some bright news on the arts funding front

Performing Arts Alliance: Coalition of Performing Arts Advocates--Final FY11 Budget Released

And another "Thank you!" goes out to DTW dance writing student Meagan Bruskewicz for contributing this news on the role and results of strong advocacy during the recent Congressional fight over arts funding.

Library could use a manga hero

Library Cuts Could Hurt Manga Mania in Queens

by Anne Barnard, The New York Times, May 16, 2010

Libraries face biggest budget threat ever

Libraries Say Proposed Cuts Threaten Key Programs

by Anne Barnard, The New York Times, May 14, 2010

Ax falling on NYC arts groups

Arts Groups See Bloomberg’s Budget Plan and Shudder

by Robin Pogrebin, The New York Times, May 14, 2010