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The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is restoring state funding to smaller arts organizations. The council voted to correct an overhaul of the state arts funding process after pushback from community arts organizations.Public school teachers who get injured on the job by a student or parent would be eligible for up to a year of paid leave and benefits under legislation now under consideration in the state House.Nurse Practitioners are renewing their years-long push in Pennsylvania to practice independently of physicians, an authority recognized in more than two dozen other states and certain federal agencies. But attempts to advance legislation changing that rule in the commonwealth have repeatedly failed, despite broad bipartisan support. The State Department of Aging is awarding grants to over 400 Senior Community Centers in the Commonwealth totaling $3 million dollars. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania finds flood waters from Hurricane Ida were compounded by the city's impervious surfaces and outdated sewer system. A Cumberland County man died Sunday morning in a shootout with police.State officials are prepping for an influx of thousands of visitors associated with America250 celebrations and several major sporting events.Pennsylvania's medical imaging specialists and radiation therapists aren't required to be licensed - but that could soon change.Attention Sustaining Circle Members! With a monthly increase of $12 or more, you and WITF's dedicated base of sustainers could close the funding gap left by the federal rescission. Increase your gift today at witf.org/increase. And thank you!
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nadine Elie, Group commercial brand strategist and Artist Manager & business owner, about the gap between institutional mandates and the lived realities of artists on the ground. In light of Minister Gayton McKenzie’s decision to dissolve the National Arts Council board, they explore the challenges within the sector and discuss practical solutions to bridge this divide, support artists more effectively, and strengthen sustainability in the creative economy. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy MacIver speaks to KKNK board chair Christo van der Rheede about the ongoing controversy around arts funding in South Africa, the impact on major festivals and the future sustainability of the country’s creative sector. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making a Scene Presents - Canada Just Put Money Behind the People Who Build the Stage FACTOR's new live music investment is more than a press release. It is a reminder that if you want a real music middle class, you do not just fund songs. You fund the ecosystem that gets those songs in front of people. There is a big difference between saying you support music and actually building a system that helps music survive. Canada just gave us a very clear example of that difference. On April 21, 2026, FACTOR announced a $2 million investment in the live music sector through two new initiatives, the Promoter Program and the Festival Program. According to FACTOR, the goal is to strengthen what it called cultural sovereignty by sharing risk with Canadian-owned promoters and festivals that have a real track record of presenting Canadian artists and keeping diverse Canadian voices at the center of the live experience. FACTOR says the guidelines for both programs will go live on April 30, 2026, and applications are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026. http://www.makingascene.org
A Wisconsin arts non-profit works to fill funding gaps, cleanup work proceeding after a tornado damaged more than 140 homes in Ringle, two die from injuries suffered in a Marathon County crash
Laura Hall shares her experience with grant writing and offers insight into how artists can approach grants with more confidence. The conversation covers key parts of a strong application, including mission statements, budgets, letters of intent, and how to clearly communicate your story and purpose. Laura also discusses different types of grants and what artists should know before applying.Resources from this episode (PDFs + links):Grant Writing Resources for Artists: https://www.wheeltalkpotcast.com/s/stories/grant-writing-for-artists-with-laura-hallAdditional resources mentioned:Storytelling for Grantseekers: A Guide to Creative Nonprofit Fundraising by Cheryl A. ClarkeGrantWatchLaura's Instagram @ibelaura
On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with the Joffrey Ballet's artistic director to talk about the company's legacy as it turns 70 and to preview its upcoming winter program. The Dueling Critics join Gary to review a new version of old rom-com, Goodman Theater's new production of HOLIDAY. Later in the show, Gary checks in with a program director at the Donnelley Foundation to discuss some of the challenges local small arts organizations are facing right now. And we'll visit a Tiffany Lamps exhibit.
The president has vowed to kill off ‘woke' in his second term in office, and the venerable cultural institution a few blocks from the White House is in his sights By Charlotte Higgins. Read by Evelyn Miller. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
From Tip Jars to Patreon: Rebuilding Arts Funding from the Ground Up?This week's episode of All About Art tackles “patronage”, but on the micro scale. You've surely seen it before: “Buy me a Ko-Fi!” “Support me on Patreon!” and more - the latter of which you hear every time to tune into an episode of All About Art, because these sites allow your community to show support for the work they love and engage with.So, using FOLLOW.ART's Support My Practice feature as one of my case studies, I dive deeper into the initiatives helping reshape how creative work gets funded. I explore why these models emerged, what they're replacing, and what it actually feels like to ask for support as a creator, especially when you are juggling so many other platforms (spoiler: it's complicated!).I also share some personal reflections on running this podcast for the last five years, the mental & emotional tax of self-promotion, and why £3 a month from one listener can make all the difference. So, whether you're a creator navigating these platforms (FOLLOW.ART is for curators and artists specifically), or you're someone who's wondered if those small contributions actually matter, or maybe you're just curious about the future of creative sustainability, this episode offers a little bit of an overview of where we are and where we might be heading with micro-patronage. You can follow FOLLOW.ART on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/followart.world/You can check out FOLLOW.ART's website here: https://follow.art/ℹ️ #paidpartnership with FOLLOW.ART- - - - - If you love what we do, support ALL ABOUT ART on PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/allaboutartKeep up to date on Instagram @allaboutartpodcast https://www.instagram.com/allaboutartpodcast/ ABOUT THE HOST:I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations are in contemporary art and the contemporary art market along with accessibility, engagement, and the demystification of the professional art sector.SOCIALS: Instagram @alexandrasteinacker https://www.instagram.com/alexandrasteinackerand LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-Clark https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-steinacker/This episode is produced at Synergy https://synergy.tech/the-clubhouse/the-podcast-studio/ COVER ART: Lisa Schrofner a.k.a Liser https://www.liser-art.com/ and Luca Laurence https://www.graffitikunst.at/Research and Creative Assistant: Iris Epstein
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Onke Dumeko, the NFVF’s Acting CEO, in studio, about the major new funding window opened under the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6), which aims to inject significant support into South Africa’s film and television industry; with more than R50 million immediately available for high-level films and documentaries, alongside hundreds of millions budgeted for the broader programme, the initiative is set to boost job creation, empower emerging creatives, strengthen training programmes, and support festivals and industry development, and Dumeko breaks down what the funding means for the sector, who qualifies, and how filmmakers can take advantage of the opportunity before applications close. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wisconsin ranks next-to-last in the nation when it comes to arts funding, spending about 18 cents per person, according to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. So what gives? And what are our state's children missing out on when they don't have access to creative outlets in school? Erica Halverson, professor of curriculum and instruction at UW-Madison's School of Education, is trying to make arts more accessible in Madison schools. As the co-founder of a program called Whoopensocker, she's bringing innovative storytelling techniques to classrooms across the state. Today, host Bianca Martin chats with Erica to find out what's in store for the future of arts education in Wisconsin.
For over a decade, OZ Arts has brought contemporary and international performing arts companies to Nashville, but federal funding cuts, new NEA mandates from President Trump, and unexpected visa expenses now threaten their work. Executive and artistic director Mark Murphy joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss the hurdles OZ overcame to present their 2025-26 season, featuring artists from six continents, which opens this weekend. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 21st episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Siphiwo Mahala, Chairperson of the National Arts Festival, about growing concern among South African arts festivals following public statements by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie over festival funding. In other interviews, Sizani Baloyi, chats about his powerful pieces that speak to both resilience and hope, with his art being showcased widely, including at the Art Eye Gallery and in his solo exhibition, Squatter Movements, Like Birds in the Cornfield. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Harris, Spotlight Sponsors, and Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 901) What happens when business strategy meets artistic passion? In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John Harris, founder of Spotlight Sponsors, and jazz vocalist Karla Harris. John shares how Spotlight Sponsors helps performing arts venues […] The post John Harris, Spotlight Sponsors, and Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
John Harris, Spotlight Sponsors, and Jazz Vocalist Karla Harris (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 901) What happens when business strategy meets artistic passion? In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes John Harris, founder of Spotlight Sponsors, and jazz vocalist Karla Harris. John shares how Spotlight Sponsors helps performing arts venues […]
Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends. This week's friend is Emily Doebler! I recorded her in June at Earful of Fiddle in Rodney, MI. Tunes in this episode: * Sandy River Belle (0:50) * Walter McNew's Lost Girl (8:01) * Half Irish (29:42) * JP Fraley's Dry and Dusty (44:45) * Jake Phelps' Durang's Hornpipe (49:39) * BONUS TRACK: Winderslide Watch the video of this episode's tunes! (https://youtu.be/Wh1DLov0oEQ) Buy tickets to Tradwife's upcoming shows (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15602292-tradwife?came_from=250&utm_medium=web&utm_source=artist_event_page&utm_campaign=artist) Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Send Tax Deductible Donations to Get Up in the Cool through Fracture Atlas (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/get-up-in-the-cool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/)
This week, we chat about how in so many schools, creativity is disappearing in two major ways.Firstly, the arts themselves are languishing. Huge drops in children taking subejcts at GCSE like drama and music. Why is this happening and why is it bad?Secondly, in the classroom itself. Top-down strict rules for every lesson to look the same and fidelity to boring schemes is building a recpie for misery.Get in touch with us through our socials.www.instagram.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcastwww.tiktok.com/teachsleeprepeatpodcast
In our 23rd episode — the fifth episode of our fourth season — co-hosts Jerome Moore and D. Patrick Rodgers are joined by Scene arts editor Laura Hutson Hunter, along with Daniel Jones of OZ Arts and Kindling Arts. For the latest Scene cover story, Laura spoke with several Nashville artists and arts organizations about how federal funding cuts are affecting their operations and outlook. In this episode, we talk about diminishing grants with Laura and Daniel — who serves as Kindling Arts' co-artistic director alongside Jessika Malone — and talk about this weekend's Kindling Arts Festival. Follow Jerome Moore on Instagram (@jeromelmoore), follow Laura Hutson Hunter on Instagram (@laurahutsonhunter), follow Kindling Arts Festival on Instagram (@kindlingartsfest), and follow D. Patrick Rodgers wherever you prefer (@dpatrickrodgers). Give it a listen, and subscribe to hear more! This episode is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars-worth of funding for the arts. One Valley theater company on what those cuts will mean for them. Plus, is junk journaling the analog answer to doom scrolling?
"Saving Culture" is Season 2 of Radio Spaetkauf's Collaboration with the EAB - Europäische Akademie Berlin. In Episode one "Can We Support Subculture?" we look at the needs of independent artists, underground scenes, and freelance creatives. We examine the role of institutions, the state and individuals in ensuring that they survive and thrive and create without constraint. Host Daniel Stern is joined by a fantastic panel exploring the preservation of cultural diversity amidst funding cuts and other challenges. GUESTS: Bianca Creutz - Project Leader at Prognos Pedro Ferreira - Multimedia Artist, Designer & Teacher Manuela Kay - Journalist & Publisher: L-MAG, Siegessäule Erikah Vabaliukas - Cofounder of Panke Our conversation covers a wide number of topics. Bianca sheds light on the precarious financial situation of solo entrepreneurs in the cultural sector. Read her report on the cultural sector here: LINK. Erikah explains how and why Panke became a haven for experimental and fringe creativity. Pedro discusses the transformation of DIY by digital media and the role of guest curators in bridging the gap between mainstream institutions and subculture artists. Manuela explores the complexities of cultural visibility, particularly in the LGBTQ+ movement. She raises important questions about the balance between mainstream acceptance and maintaining the authenticity of subcultures. ➤ RSVP for our next LIVE TAPING on JULY 24: Link for free tickets: https://www.eab-berlin.eu/everythingisculture-rsxeab/ Notes: Recorded live at CCB Studios. Thank you to Manuel, Carolin, Lucas and the rest if the team at EAB. Edited and mastered by Kaleb Wentzel-Fisher Engineering: PodFest Berlin Co-Produced by Europäische Akademie Berlin's Europe Behind The Headlines series, with kind support of the Federal Foreign Office and EU (CERV): Link
Susan and Sharon are thrilled to welcome director, writer and actor Jon Cryer to 80s TV Ladies!Jon Cryer is an Emmy-winning film and television icon, known for starring as “Duckie” in the 1986 John Hughes teen classic Pretty in Pink -- and then going on to star in all twelve seasons of Chuck Lorre's long-running, award-winning sitcom, Two and A Half Men.Along the way, Jon has starred or appeared in dozens of television shows including The Famous Teddy Z, Partners, Dharma & Greg, Family Guy, The Practice, CSI, NCIS, Will & Grace and The Kominsky Method, and such films as No Small Affair, Hiding Out, Hot Shots!, Holy Man, Dudes and Due Date. For three years, Jon Cryer gave an award-winning performance as the legendary evil genius Lex Luthor on CW's Supergirl.Jon authored the 2015 autobiography So That Happened and currently executive produces two hit podcasts: The Man Who Calculated Death and Lawyers, Guns & Money (which he also narrates). In Part 1 of a two-part conversation, Jon reflects on growing up in a show biz family and learning acting the hard way. Plus what it's like playing the romantic lead opposite two of the most famous actresses of our time: Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald…THE CONVERSATIONSusan and Sharon share the crazy story of how they met Jon Cryer and got him on the show!BEING AN ACTOR IS CRAP: First day, first film, Jon is 20 years-old -- and Robert Altman is throwing fake bird shit all over him. That's showbiz!THE FACTS OF LIFE: Jon was a huge fan of the show -- and then got to work with 8TL alum director Assad Kelada on Two and A Half Men!ACTING FOR TOOTIE: Jon just worked with Kim Fields -- she was his director!No Apology Necessary: Demi Moore recently apologized to Jon in her autobiography Inside Out for not being more sensitive when she “took his virginity” while shooting No Small Affair. But it turns out he wasn't a virgin: “I just seemed like one.”On opening day of No Small Affair, Jon snuck into a theater just in time to see himself take off his shirt on screen -- and hear someone yell: “Where's the beef?”When Jon met Andrew McCarthy and Molly Ringwald on the Pretty in Pink set, he thought they didn't like him. Turns out he was only half-right.The original ending of Pretty in Pink has Molly Ringwald's Andie politely shutting down Andrew McCarthy's Blane, and dancing in solidarity with Cryer's Duckie (to Davie Bowie's Heroes) -- but test audiences HATED it! So, the ending was changed making sure that Andie ended up with cute and sensitive, rich-boy, Blane.GETTING MOSHED: While filming Dudes, Penelope Spheeris had Jon and castmate Dan Roebuck thrown into the mosh pit at a Vandals concert -- and they barely lived to tell about it!So, join Susan and Sharon -- and Jon -- as they talk Morgan Freeman, Escape From Alcatraz, Richard Gere, Wonder Woman, Al Pacino, Cher, Annie Potts, Mark Hamill, The Bad News Bears -- and getting naked for laughs on Two And A Half Men!AUDIO-OGRAPHYListen to Suzanne Rico's podcast The Man Who Calculated Death (produced by Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner) at TheManWhoCalculatedDeath.comAnd Jon's other podcast, Lawyers, Gun & Money at Apple. Watch all 12 seasons of Two And A Half Men on Peacock.Watch Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor on Supergirl on Apple or on Netflix.Buy Jon Cryer's autobiography, So That Happened at Bookshop.org.Or Listen to So That Happened on Spotify or Audible. Arts Funding is under attack in this country. Find out how to support the arts, locally and nationally at https://www.artsforla.org/VITAL DEMOCRACY READINGCheck out Democracy Docket here.Learn more about the ACLU here.Let your voice be heard! Call your reps. .Make 5 Calls makes it easy.CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for transcripts.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. Join the Facebook discussion at Facebook.com/80sTVLadiesVOTE FOR USHelp us get THREE PODCAST AWARDS!You can NOMINATE us. Give an email and register, but it's pretty easy!GO HERE: Podcastawards.comCLICK ON: Sign Up To Vote NowNOMINATE 80s TV Ladies for: Best Female Hosted, People's Choice and TV & FilmPS: Whiile you're there, also NOMINATE Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf in Religion and Spirituality.
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In this episode, Hayley and Amy discuss funding shifts in the arts in 2025. We get ourselves up to date on what's been happening with the National Endowment for the Arts, chat about alternative funding visions for theatre and the arts, and share action steps you can take to support the arts in your own community. Click here for a transcript of the episode!Episode NotesHosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsMusic: Chloe GellerEpisode Resources:National Endowment for the Arts websitePittsburgh Arts Council - Trump's Impact on the Arts: A Running List of UpdatesBroadway World - The NEA Grant Terminations and What it Means for the Future of American Theatre by Cara Joy DavidAmerican Theatre - NEA Abruptly Pulls Arts Grants on a Massive ScaleBroadway League - Broadway's 2024– 2025 Season Wraps with 14.7 Million Attendances and Grosses Of $1.89 BillionOregon Arts RisingWomen & Theatre Podcast S4E9: Danielle DeMatteo5 Calls appThanks for listening!Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here.The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!
Today we're unpacking the myths and realities of American arts funding. While many artists envy Europe's government subsidies, the U.S. actually sustains a vast cultural sector through a decentralized system of tax incentives that channel billions of private dollars into the arts each year. This approach empowers individuals to decide which projects to support, sparking innovation and independence while also creating inequality, since established institutions often attract the lion's share of donations. Unlike government-controlled systems that rise and fall with political winds, the American model relies on a mix of philanthropy, civic engagement, and transparency—but it's far from perfect.At its core, it reflects a distinctly American belief that culture flourishes best when it's funded by communities themselves, for better or worse.
This week's episode of the Business Brief podcast looks at how a Missouri nonprofit arts organization is adjusting amid cuts to federal arts funding. Then, the show features a retail incubator providing exposure for minority-owned startups.
“This show makes me feel like I have a blanket around me and I'm eating mac & cheese.” -- Megan Ruble, 90s TV Baby, about The Facts of Life.Susan and Sharon welcome back the notorious “90s TV Babies” to find out what they think about The Facts of Life, which ran August 24, 1979 to May 7, 1988. Did they “take the good” and “take the bad”? Did the “World Live Up To Their Dreams”? We're gonna find out!Megan Ruble and Serita Fontanesi were asked to watch these FOL listener-suggested episodes:The Facts of Life AssignmentS1; EP13: “Dope”S2; EP1: “The New Girl”S3; EP15: “Starstruck”S4; EP22: “Take My Finals, Please”S5; EP6: “The Halloween Show”S7; EP1: “Out of the Fire”Plus, Bonus episodes: S1; EP1: “Rough Housing (The Pilot)”S2; EP2: “The New Girl: Part 2”S2; EP5: “Cousin Geri”S3; EP18: “Runaway”S5; EP10: “Store Games”S5; EP17: “A Death in the Family”S5; EP18: “Big Fish, Little Fish”S7; EP2: “Into the Frying Pan”S7; EP8: “Come Back To The Truck Stop, Natalie Green, Natalie Green”S7; EP14: “Tootie Drives”S9; EP16: “The First Time”THE CONVERSATIONSUMMER UPDATE: Serita's having a baby! Little Theodore Fontanesi arrives the first week of August!SUMMER UPDATE: Megan is producing a show for the Hollywood Fringe Festival and acting in “Shakespeare by the Sea”!SIT LONG AND PROSPER: What does it feel like to be put in Vulcan make-up? Megan will tell you!BUFFY ALERT! -- Serita is concerned: Is Megan an “Angel Girl” or a “Spike Girl”?SPOILER ALERT! -- Both Serita and Megan LOVED Facts of Life!“Starstruck (S3; EP15)” -- Megan calls out how rare it is to see a show about “out of control fandom” and Serita calls out how para-social relationships are not a “new thing”.Serita's favorite characters: Tootie and Jo. Megan's favorite characters: Edna and Natalie.Why was Tootie always on roller skates? To make her taller for the camera!S5; EP 17 “A Death in the Family”: On February 1, 1984, The Facts of Life breaks ground featuring the first ever television portrayal of a “Shiva”.Is The Facts of Life “progressive” and “feminist”? Listen to 90s TV Babies to find out!So join Susan and Sharon -- and Serita and Megan -- as they talk C-sections, fan conventions, The Golden Girls, deep-dish pizza, making babies laugh at your jokes -- and how “Edna's Edibles” could be its own strain!AUDIO-OGRAPHYLearn more about The Facts of Life at https://www.facebook.com/thefactsoflifesite/ Watch Season 2 & 3 of Facts of Life for FREE on Tubi.com.Look for more episodes on Daily Motion or YouTube.Listen in on Serita's podcast at NotUglyPod.com.Send Serita diaper money for Little Baby Theo at Venmo.com/seritafonta! Check out Megan's Hollywood Fringe production “The Visitor” at DayforKnightproductions.com.Get tickets at HollywoodFringe.org.FREE Shakespear in the parks + Megan! See and Go see and support ShakespearebytheSea.org.Arts Funding is under attack in this country. Find out how to support Los Angeles arts at ArtsforLA.org.SHOUTOUTHappy Pride Month! Visit LAPride.org for things to do in Los Angeles.THANK YOU 80s LADIES LISTENERSEspecially those in sent in suggestions including:Christian KeysTee EllJason BrouxLisa Flory MendenhallChristopher Stroker@murphybrownpod@Treasure_ChamberTracyMolya MothmanVITAL DEMOCRACY READINGCheck out Democracy Docket here.Learn more about the ACLU here.Let your voice be heard! Call your reps. .Make 5 Calls makes it easy.CONNECTSign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. Join the Facebook page discussion at Facebook.com/80sTVLadiesPLUS -- “80's TV LADIES” MERCH is available at Fourthwall.com.Or get FREE merch, cool video interviews, ad-free episodes AND support our podcast at Patreon.com/80sTVLadies This year is the 45th anniversary of President Carter's Crisis of Confidence speech. Get Susan's new play about it: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.
Curator, writer, and executive director Jessica Bell Brown returns to reflect on her evolving leadership at the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University. In this conversation, we talk about openness as a strategy, the role of listening in shaping institutions, and what it means to make space for experimentation in times of uncertainty.Jessica shares how porosity, risk, and care shape her curatorial and executive approach—from expanding access beyond traditional art forms to launching chef residencies and community media programs at the ICA. We discuss the influence of her time at MoMA and the Baltimore Museum of Art, the power of contemporary art to respond to crisis, and why joy and curiosity remain central to her vision.Topics Covered:What leadership looks like through the lens of listeningExpanding access to arts beyond galleries and into kitchens and podcastsNavigating risk and limitation in an age of shrinking arts fundingThe evolving responsibility of cultural institutionsThe importance of reflection, care, and creative openness
In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Daisy Ducati speaks with Mx. Pucks A'Plenty, a burlesque performer, producer, and sex educator based in Seattle. The conversation explores Mx. Pucks A'Plenty's journey into burlesque, their identities as a Black, fat, non-binary, queer, and disabled individual, and how these have shaped their activism and performance. They also discuss the challenges of organizing sex-positive events, the importance of centering BIPOC voices in burlesque, and the impact of the current political climate on funding for arts and DEI efforts. The episode highlights the creation and significance of events like What the Funk Festival and Fat Con.Follow Pucks: @pucksaplentyFollow Daisy: @daisyducatiFollow AMD: @amdavies_Support heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by YAS WorkMx. Pucks A'Plenty's Journey and IdentitiesDiscovering BurlesqueThe Intersection of Burlesque and Sex WorkCommunity Care in Seattle's Sex Positive SceneThe Birth of 'What The Funk'The Importance of Centering BIPOC Voices in BurlesqueAdvice for Emerging Performers and OrganizersIntroducing Fat Con: A Celebration of Fat BodiesConnecting Fat Liberation with BDSM and PerformanceSecuring Funding for Marginalized ArtistsNavigating Political Challenges in Arts Funding
The Trump administration has been cutting back on the arts, closing federal organizations and cancelling grants that supported local cultural centers across the country. Host Racquel Williams speaks with three arts organizations that are feeling the impacts here in Philadelphia: Esperanza Arts Center, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Then, on Shara in the City, we put on our dancing shoes at Second Chance Dance Studio, where adults are re-discovering their love of dance. Shara Dae Howard sits in on a rehearsal and learns a few moves herself. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers
It's time to talk about the sexy part of the arts on WKXL's NH Unscripted! Budgets. Please hold back your excitement. Most of the arts that we're familiar with depend on multiple streams of income. Ticket sales, sponsorships, grants, benevolent donors, etc and lately there's been chatter about one arm of support being taken away or ended. That source is government aid and today's guest Deanna Hoying from Arts4NH comes by to about the impact that ending such aid would have on our communities. Monies from our state budget represent .06% overall and yet it has become one of the areas deemed unnecessary and defunded. Deanna is here to help me sort out this twisted thinking.
The story of one Hmong family that immigrated to the United States and the history of Hmong resettlement. The tension between local arts groups over funding. Science fiction films that stand out.
First, Leading arts organizations in Vermont are reeling, after finding out they've lost grant funding from the federal government. The Vermont Symphony Orchestra, the Flynn Center, and Northern Stage are just a few of the local groups that face significant cuts. The head of the Vermont Arts Council, Susan Evans McClure, explains the role of federal funding in Vermont's cultural landscape.Then, The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Vermont and three other states for legislation that allows them to sue oil companies for damage caused by climate change over the last 30 years. Vermont was the first in the state to pass such a law, called the Climate Action Superfund. Pat Parenteau, a professor at Vermont Law and Graduate School's Environmental Law Center, tells us about this lawsuit and the two other lawsuits coming from outside of the state and how they may play out. Independent State Rep. Anne Donahue tells us why she thinks Vermont's law should be repealed. And Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak explains his office's work to determine the specific amount that the state aims to collect from oil companies. Broadcast live on Monday, May 12, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.
It feels like every week Denverites are grappling with some shocking new way that President Trump is using the power of the federal government to reshape life here in the Mile High. This week, it's art. Trump's National Endowment for the Arts cut almost a half-million dollars in previously awarded grants last Friday to 22 local arts organizations, including the Denver Art Museum and Su Teatro, because their programs didn't conform with the president's new “priorities.” So host Bree Davies is talking to Youth on Record executive director and veteran arts fundraiser Jami Duffy about the impact on the local arts community, how much leverage Trump really has, and how the local arts world is pushing back in all different ways. In response to Trump's NEA grant cuts, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation announced this week a new 2025 Arts & Culture Rapid Response Grant program to help make up the shortfall for the local organizations that lost money. What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this May 8th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Regional Air Quality Council Colfax Ave BID Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We tackle the sudden and rapidly-shrinking landscape of government arts funding - and what it means for organizations trying to stay afloat without compromising their values. From disappearing grants to the risks involved for the artists and companies that are sitting out (and speaking out), this conversation is candid, urgent, and eye-opening. But amid the challenges, we also take a hopeful look toward solutions to help change the tide. A tough topic, but one worth confronting - the future of the arts may depend on it.
In the midst of all the chaos and my friends losing (or preparing to lose) their federal jobs, several of them have asked, “But what about you? Are you losing funding?” And it's so sweet. It's so kind of them to check on me and I am grateful that people in such despair are thinking of me too but a part of me laughs very hard at the notion of my tiny theatre company losing federal funds. I don't think I even know anyone who has ever had any federal funds.The fact is, we have virtually no federal support of the arts at all in this country and have not had it in most of my lifetime. To keep reading Federal Arts Funding visit the Songs for the Struggling Artist blog.This is Episode 442Song: Federal FundingImage by Diliara Garifullina via UnsplashTo support this podcast:Give it 5 stars in Apple Podcasts. Write a nice review!Rate it wherever you listen or via: https://ratethispodcast.com/strugglingartistJoin my mailing list: www.emilyrainbowdavis.com/Like the blog/show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SongsfortheStrugglingArtist/Support me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/emilyrdavisOr on Kofi: http://ko-fi.com/emilyrainbowdavisor PayPal me: https://www.paypal.me/strugglingartistJoin my Substack: https://emilyrainbowdavis.substack.com/Follow me on Twitter @erainbowdMe on Mastodon - @erainbowd@podvibes.coMe on Blue sky - @erainbowd.bsky.socialMe on Hive - @erainbowdInstagram and PinterestTell a friend!Listen to The Dragoning here and The Defense here. You can support them via Ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompanyAs ever, I am yours,Emily Rainbow Davis
This week on News Now, Taylor Inman covers the latest health concerns as Flathead County officials prepare for a potential measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates. Plus, state legislators strip funding from five local arts nonprofits, sparking controversy over legislative attendance rules. In Kalispell, the City Council is set to vote on a $140,000 settlement with the Flathead Warming Center, which could reinstate its permit and reshape the city's approach to homelessness. Stay informed with the biggest headlines across Northwest Montana. A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com. In Season 3 of Daily Inter Lake's Deep Dive podcast, we explore the devastating fire that struck the small town of Noxon, Montana. By the end of the day on February 27, 2024, three-quarters of the town's business community were wiped out. Listen to the two-part story on any audio platform you prefer, or watch the series on our YouTube channel.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.
Recently, the National Endowment of the Arts announced it is eliminating fundraising programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and underserved communities. New York Times theater reporter Michael Paulson discusses his reporting around the news and what it means for local arts organizations, as well as a recent unionization push in off-Broadway theaters. Plus, he previews the spring Broadway season and takes your calls.
A rundown of cultural activities for BHM, plus an interview with Zachary Chiero from Durango's Merely Players In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller take a swing around the state to see how Colorado is celebrating Black History Month. From exhibits to theatrical performances and much more, there's plenty to see and do to mark the month-long observance. Later in the podcast, Alex catches up with Zachary Chiero with Durango's Merely Players. For 30 years, the theatre has been providing lively productions in Southern Colorado, including their upcoming production of 'Swing Stag'' by Rebecca Gilman, opening Feb. 7 And as usual we run down our Top 10 Colorado Headliners — shows of interest opening in the next week or two. Here's this week's list, in no particular order: LOVESEAT with Mouse Couch, RISE Comedy, Denver, Feb. 7 (and every first Friday of the month) If It's Monday, It Must Be Murder, Longmont Theatre Company, Feb. 7-16 Swing State, Merely Players Underground, Durango, Feb. 7-16 I and You, Windsor Community Playhouse, Feb. 7-23 The Tragedy of Medusa, The People's Building, Aurora, Feb. 8-22 Curtains, Porchlight Players, Brush Creek Pavilion, Eagle, Feb. 14-22 A Brush with Murder, Iron Springs Chateau, Manitou Springs, Feb. 14-16 Love Letters, Funky Little Theater Co., Palmer Lake Town Hall Feb. 14-16 Love Stories, Butte Theatre, Cripple Creek, Feb. 14-23 Maytag Virgin, BETC, Dairy Center, Boulder, Feb. 12 Chapters 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Recent Theater Experiences 05:45 - Theatrical Innovations and Performances 08:42 - Arts Funding and Political Challenges 11:44 - Honoring Black History Through Arts 14:48 - Community Engagement and Local Events 23:37 - Celebrating Black Culture Through Events 29:14 - Exploring Black History Exhibits 31:12 - Theater and Arts in Black History Month 39:13 - Colorado Headliners - Upcoming Shows and Performances 01:03:29 - Interview with Zachary Chiaro from Merely Players
Author Victoria Christopher Murray discusses her new book, “Harlem Rhapsody.” Plus, we talk to Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ruben Studdard ahead of his performance at the Roswell Roots Festival, and we learn about the budget cut to Fulton County’s arts and culture funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chicago's arts economy is in flux. With COVID relief dollars drying up, changes to the city's cultural affairs department and a second Trump presidency, future funding for the arts and artists in Chicago is up in the air. Reset checks in with WBEZ arts and culture reporter Courtney Kueppers and Chicago artist, weaver and owner of Burial Blankets Anders Zanichkowsky. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
Scotland's new Makar (National Poet) Peter Mackay, whose appointment was announced this week, talks about how he intends to shape the role over the next three years. Elizabeth Newman of Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Jon Gilchrist of Birmingham Hippodrome discuss new initiatives to boost the production of musical theatre around the UK. Plus Jacob Rees-Mogg on his reality TV series Meet the Rees-Moggs. And as the Scottish Budget is delivered, will arts organisations finally get some clarity on their funding? Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan
Let's get a basic understanding of the five basic ways the arts get funded, how funding influences the nature of the art being made, and what that means for you as a performer. This episode became rather long - here are some timestamps in case you want to listen to just parts: 00:17:06 - what I think I did wrong in my funding attempts 00: 28:54 - The 5 Types of Arts Funding Music composed, recorded and produced by Silvia Berrone Cover art by Kateřina Krejcarová To leave a rating for this podcast, follow the instructions for whichever podcast app you are using. Transcript: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/25/ep-4/ Sources: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/2024/11/25/ep-4/#footnotes&sources Newsletter: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/newsletter/ Leave response (can be anonymous): https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/message-box/ Community: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/community/ Sponsor an artist: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/sponsor-an-artist/ Website: https://classicallyuntrainedpodcast.com/ Instagram: @ema_katrovas_podcast
Yannick Trapman-O'Brien joins us again to share some valuable insights on what I think is an especially great episode of our Bonus Show. He tells us about how he accidentally got admitted to college in Abu Dhabi, and we also talk about the importance of Arts Funding and Grants, and how to leverage it. Yannick takes a very thoughtful approach to designing his intimate experiences, and he really gets deeper into how he crafts his shows. He also talks to us about his work with Temple of the Stranger, and David tells a story about a memorable incident at a San Francisco escape room tour. In this clip, we dig deeper into his philosophy on payment systems and other design elements and discuss how they signal and set expectations for the audience. He also tells us about the three things you need to be a great artist. If you enjoy these previews, I hope you'll consider joining our Patreon. For only $5 a month, you'll get access to our Bonus Aftershow, where we continually release new episodes, even in our REPOD off-season.
Political analyst Rachel Maddow speaks with Pillow scholar Suzanne Carbonneau in a 2009 PillowTalk. Maddow humanizes the political context of the early years of Jacob's Pillow and then offers her personal perspective on the meaningful role that the arts play within an evolving democracy.
Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) arts organizations have seen their funding from major donors nearly double over the past three years. Yet, the authors of a new report worry that this boost is temporary. Reset hears from a leader in anti-racist advocacy to learn why funding for BIPOC arts has been fluctuating, and what steps advocates may need to take to continue advancing racial equity in the arts. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
As Disco makes its debut at the Proms, conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, who will be leading the BBC Concert Orchestra at Saturday's Everybody Dance! The Sound of Disco Prom, talks about the link between the music which dominated the 1970s pop charts and the orchestral world.Today the Welsh First Minister, Vaughan Gething and four of his cabinet ministers including the Culture Secretary resigned. Jane Henderson, President of The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales, and Emma Schofield, Editor of Wales Arts Review, discuss the current arts funding crisis in Wales and the impact of the political upheaval.Sweet Dreams is a new immersive installation at Aviva Studios in Manchester which explores our relationship with fast food. It's been created by cutting edge arts collective Marshmallow Laser Feast, and the group's co-founder and director, Robin McNicholas, talks to Nick about fusing theatre, gaming, and video art to tell new stories.Pioneering artist Bill Viola, who was known for his distinctive slow motion videos which reflected on life's biggest questions, is remembered by Marshmallow Laser Feast director, Robin McNicholas. We also delve into the Front Row archives to hear Viola himself talk about how a "miracle" inspired his installation in St Paul's Cathedral. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu
On this week's TLDR, what one bad bet from Wells Fargo can teach us about how credit card companies make all their money. And, the children of the ultra-rich are getting their inheritances soon. How do they plan to invest their fortunes? Plus, Canada's most storied comedy festival is cancelled — maybe forever? What this not-so-funny development tells us about the state of the arts.This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, managing editor Kat Angus and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.
Discover why Cincinnati's Arts Wave is a national trendsetter for funding and propelling the arts
In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Julianne Hamilton and Michael Benevento, co-directors of Current Space, a prominent art hub in Baltimore. They discuss their roles in shaping the art scene, the mission of Current Space, and the impact of their work on the local and international art community.
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