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Researching Arts ...
Design and Architecture in the City
New York City graduates twice as many students in design and architecture as any other U.S. city, but the city’s design schools are not only providing the talent pipeline for New York’s creative industries — they have become critical catalysts for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth, according to this report by the Center for an Urban Future. (March 22, 2012)
The Garment District
For this new report on the Garment District, the Municipal Art Society conducted case studies, gathered new data, interviewed dozens of experts, compiled other studies of the fashion industry, researched the history and explored a variety of policy recommendations. (October 18, 2011)
Key Arts Funding Down
Even before the recession hit full force, New York City's arts education funding in two important areas declined sharply, according to an analysis by the Center for Arts Education. Its report found that funding for hiring arts organizations to provide instruction dropped 31 percent over the past three school years, while spending for supplies, instruments and equipment declined by 68 percent. Middle schools -- often viewed as the most neglected sector of city public schools -- saw the sharpest decline, with money for equipment falling by 79 percent over the period studied. (July 14, 2010)
Arts Education and School Graduation Rates
A new report from the Center For Arts Education compares graduation rates to access to arts programs in New York City's high schools, finding that high schools with high graduation rates consistently offer students more substantial arts programming, while students at schools with the lowest graduation rates have the least access to arts education. The authors argue that their findings indicate that improved arts education is key to keeping young people in school. (October 20, 2009)
Art Groups' Infrastructure Spending
The $1.4 billion dollars spent on building by the city's cultural institutions from '03 to '05 resulted in the creation of 3,460 jobs, $560 million in wages, and $40.6 million in taxes paid to the city over the same period, according to a new report by the Alliance for the Arts. The report goes on to estimate that the institutions will spend $1.7 billion from '06 to '10 which the say would create 2,500 jobs, $670 million in wages and $48.5 million in taxes. (January 15, 2009)
New York City graduates twice as many students in design and architecture as any other U.S. city, but the city’s design schools are not only providing the talent pipeline for New York’s creative industries — they have become critical catalysts for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth, according to this report by the Center for an Urban Future. (March 22, 2012)
The Garment District
For this new report on the Garment District, the Municipal Art Society conducted case studies, gathered new data, interviewed dozens of experts, compiled other studies of the fashion industry, researched the history and explored a variety of policy recommendations. (October 18, 2011)
Key Arts Funding Down
Even before the recession hit full force, New York City's arts education funding in two important areas declined sharply, according to an analysis by the Center for Arts Education. Its report found that funding for hiring arts organizations to provide instruction dropped 31 percent over the past three school years, while spending for supplies, instruments and equipment declined by 68 percent. Middle schools -- often viewed as the most neglected sector of city public schools -- saw the sharpest decline, with money for equipment falling by 79 percent over the period studied. (July 14, 2010)
Arts Education and School Graduation Rates
A new report from the Center For Arts Education compares graduation rates to access to arts programs in New York City's high schools, finding that high schools with high graduation rates consistently offer students more substantial arts programming, while students at schools with the lowest graduation rates have the least access to arts education. The authors argue that their findings indicate that improved arts education is key to keeping young people in school. (October 20, 2009)
Art Groups' Infrastructure Spending
The $1.4 billion dollars spent on building by the city's cultural institutions from '03 to '05 resulted in the creation of 3,460 jobs, $560 million in wages, and $40.6 million in taxes paid to the city over the same period, according to a new report by the Alliance for the Arts. The report goes on to estimate that the institutions will spend $1.7 billion from '06 to '10 which the say would create 2,500 jobs, $670 million in wages and $48.5 million in taxes. (January 15, 2009)
Theatre Development Fund
Group supports production of new play and musicals, but best known for the TKTS booth in Times Square. Advantage of the site, aside from telling you a lot more about theatre and TDF, is that you can get on their mailing list for discount seating if you are one of the following "students, teachers, union members, retired person, performing arts professionals, the clergy, and members of the armed forces."
Web Directory For Artists
Links for aspiring artists in most fields.
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
The NYC agency charged with protecting the City's architectural, historic and cultural resources. Info on how to designate buildings as historic, public hearing calendars and much much more.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Encourages public awareness and participation in the arts and promotes nurturing the development of artists, arts organizations, and cultural groups. BCA is also the central clearinghouse for information on culture and arts in the Bronx.
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs supports and strengthens the City’s vibrant cultural life by funding public services at and advocating for nonprofit cultural organizations throughout the five boroughs. The largest government funder of the arts in the nation, the agency works to create and expand access to public programming, provide technical assistance, build audiences, and ensure that arts and culture are central to the City’s economic vitality and quality of life.
Group supports production of new play and musicals, but best known for the TKTS booth in Times Square. Advantage of the site, aside from telling you a lot more about theatre and TDF, is that you can get on their mailing list for discount seating if you are one of the following "students, teachers, union members, retired person, performing arts professionals, the clergy, and members of the armed forces."
Web Directory For Artists
Links for aspiring artists in most fields.
NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
The NYC agency charged with protecting the City's architectural, historic and cultural resources. Info on how to designate buildings as historic, public hearing calendars and much much more.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Encourages public awareness and participation in the arts and promotes nurturing the development of artists, arts organizations, and cultural groups. BCA is also the central clearinghouse for information on culture and arts in the Bronx.
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs supports and strengthens the City’s vibrant cultural life by funding public services at and advocating for nonprofit cultural organizations throughout the five boroughs. The largest government funder of the arts in the nation, the agency works to create and expand access to public programming, provide technical assistance, build audiences, and ensure that arts and culture are central to the City’s economic vitality and quality of life.
