Reading declines – or just shifts?
Americans are reading less—but is that really a loss of curiosity, or just swapping books for Netflix and TikTok? The real question: why do people read?
Tag: National Endowment for the Arts
What Arts Orgs Need Now: #1 The Surprising Silver Lining in Federal Funding Cuts for the Arts
Federal funding cuts hurt — but they might be the wake-up call arts organizations need to shift toward more sustainable, audience-driven income. Here’s how to start building resilience now.
The NEA is more than just funding
The NEA has been doing more than just awarding grants. They’ve been making the arts more important to more people. We have to do it on our own now.
Effective Arts Communication: Lessons from Kirsten Haddox’s Post on NEA Cuts
Kirsten Haddox, a social media manager and professional oboist, emphasizes the urgent need for strategic communication in arts advocacy following funding cuts by the National Endowment for the Arts. Her accessible and clear post urges audiences to support local arts organizations. She exemplifies effective outreach, highlighting the importance of direct, empathetic messaging.
“Cultural Abandonment”: The impact of losing government funding for arts, culture and humanities
Public funding means equitable public access to the arts. That’s worth fighting for.
Row X: What if the arts were powered by small donations?
On my blog on ArtsJournal.com I published a post imagining what it would mean for the arts to have widespread support so that it inspired thousands – maybe millions – of people to give small donations. Below is a link to the post, and it’s copied below in its entirety. Let me know what you … Continue reading Row X: What if the arts were powered by small donations?
Hannah Grannemann 