SAN ANTONIO
July heat brings risk-taking to local art
San Antonio Express-News (07/09/08)
Eva Ruth Moravec
"In July 1985, when the heat was keeping tourists closer to water attractions and farther from galleries, a group of San Antonio artists, curators and educators began Contemporary Art Month, an annual event that gives art venues the opportunity to take risks by showcasing young, local artists."
TEXAS
$200,000 painting really was a steal
Houston Chronicle (07/08/08)
Dane Schiller
"Two newcomers recently walked into the upscale Simpson Galleries looking to make some quick cash, but they didn't seem to notice they were carrying the work of an American master, let alone that it was worth as much as $200,000."
NATIONAL
State okays $6.5 million for cultural facilities fund
Boston Business Journal (07/3/08)
"The Massachusetts Cultural Council announced Thursday the state Legislature has approved a $400,000 budget increase for the organization, and approved a $6.5 million budget for the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund for fiscal year 2009, which started July 1, 2008."
INTERNATIONAL
London theatres' 'best ever year'
BBC News (07/08/08)
"London's theatres enjoyed their most successful year on record in 2007, with attendances exceeding 13m for the first time, according to a report."
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