What the Midterm Elections Mean for the Arts: Summary of 2014 Election
Nina Ozlu Tunceli
Ms. Lauryn Hill, five-time GRAMMY winner, will perform a free, outdoor concert in front of the historic S.C. State House – followed by the most colossal NYE fireworks show in the two Carolinas – at Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C. Ring in a new year of strength and renewal at South Carolina’s biggest free New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring beer, wine and bubbly; local food vendors; a family-friendly carnival and ice rink; S.C. support bands SUSTO, ColorBlind and Dead 27s; and a festival atmosphere for 28,000 guests.
Georgia O'Keeffe: Her Carolina Story celebrates the 100th anniversary of O'Keeffe's time teaching at Columbia College and the great untold story of her development as modernist.
Young Audiences New York’s Literature to Life program has been asked by the Gaillard Center of Charleston, South Carolina to present a performance and professional development workshop based on Zora - the work of Zora Neale Hurston. This professional development workshop is focused on social justice and will be led by Young Audiences New York (YANY) staff members and teaching artists at the Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Island School Council for the Arts (ISCA) presents the 33rd An Evening of the Arts, Hilton Head Island's original art auction and fund raising gala!! In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, ISCA has planned a bountiful harvest of exquisite art, fine dining and entertainment at the fabulous Sea Pines Country Club on Saturday, October 17, 2015.
Join more than 100 of the most unique, eccentric and high-quality crafters in the Southeast on December 13, 2015 in Columbia, S.C. for Crafty Feast. This annual winter craft fair is in its seventh year and is the place where lovers of local small businesses and all things handmade converge to cross items off their holiday shopping list. Applications close July 31st at midnight. www.craftyfeast.com
The Midlands’ finest eco-conscious chefs will serve small bites featuring sustainably produced ingredients at this popular culinary fiesta, presented by Slow Food Columbia. Guests will enjoy tastings by 17 chefs, a Slow Food community potluck, tunes by the Greater Columbia Society for the Preservation of Soul and a cash bar with craft beers and great wines by The Whig.
Discover the inner workings of progressive, Southern artists during this destination arts getaway in new artistic hotspot, Columbia, S.C. 701 Center for Contemporary Art presents the 5th anniversary of Columbia Open Studios, a free, self-led driving tour of artists’ working studios spanning the Midlands, showcasing the brilliant visual artists in the community. This weekend-long tour allows the public to meet and interact with the artists in a variety of unique studio settings.
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So Let’s Actually Do Research and Development
Nicholas Dragga
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Top 10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2014
Randy Cohen
There is an old quote attributed to John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich:
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Senator Robert “Wes” Hayes, Jr. has been a faithful and effective advocate for the arts during his nearly 30-year tenure in the South Carolina General Assembly. As a pro-arts legislator, he spoke often at Americans for the Arts’ Arts Advocacy Day events as well as press conferences and state-wide meetings. He has been a steadfast supporter for the arts and advocated for increases to the South Carolina Arts Commission.
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Randy Cohen
Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2018: An In-Depth Look at Perceptions and Attitudes About the Arts in America
Posted by Sep 27, 2018
Randy Cohen
In a society struggling to find equity and social justice, Americans believe the arts improve the quality of our communities. How do we know? We asked. Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2018 is the second in a series of national public opinion surveys conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Americans for the Arts. One of the largest ever conducted, it gauges the public perspective on (1) personal engagement in the arts as audience and creator, (2) support for arts education and government arts funding, (3) opinions on the personal and well-being benefits that come from engaging in the arts, and (4) how those personal benefits extend to the community. Here are some findings of the survey.
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Mrs. Jennifer Evins
Great Public Art Has the Power to Change Communities
Posted by Oct 20, 2016
Mrs. Jennifer Evins
Artistically, we want to provide Spartanburg residents and visitors with unique and dramatic experiences while redefining public spaces, reducing crime, re-energizing our neighborhoods, educating, and fostering greater pride of place.
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Ms. Christina Ritchie
Preparing Your Organization and Your Donors for Shifts in the Charitable Tax Deduction
Posted by Feb 16, 2018
Ms. Christina Ritchie
On January 1, the 2018 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act went into effect, a substantial change to the U.S. tax code which has the potential to negatively impact arts and culture nonprofit organizations in a variety of ways. One of the most significant impacts will come in changes related to the thresholds and amounts associated with the charitable tax deduction. This 100-year-old provision was designed to stimulate giving to charities and other organizations serving the public good by providing an opportunity to claim a deduction as a reduction in an individual’s tax burden. While the repercussions of the federal tax code changes are still emerging, and corresponding shifts in state-by-state tax policy may impact your situation, the notes that follow are an introductory primer. If you have questions about state-level implications, we recommend you reach out to your state comptroller or state association of nonprofits.
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Ms. Kate O. McClanahan
Arts Advocacy Day Is Coming
Posted by Feb 01, 2018
Ms. Kate O. McClanahan
Although years may really just be a number, in its 31 years, Arts Advocacy Day has seen six different U.S. presidents spanning both political parties. It’s witnessed sixteen different congressional sessions and eight different Speakers of the U.S. House. Through it all, every year, attendees hear that “the arts are bipARTtisan.” Because, no matter who’s in office, arts advocacy matters. Funding decisions are made every year. Who’s deciding this year may not be deciding next year. Who’s to remember what happened before? Who’s to know why it matters? Who’s to learn from each other? The answer is us. All of us. All of us together.
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