* The performing arts community shows its muscle!
Last Friday at 2pm I received notification that a state bill was introduced by Assembly Member Gatto to impose a sales tax on tickets to live theatre productions. I am proud to report that California Arts Advocates (CAA) mobilized quickly and worked successfully to exempt nonprofit theatres (and hopefully community theatres). Kudos to the theatre community and CAA for showing they have political muscle! For more info and to send a letter>>>>
* Where's the Money continues
An unanticipated yet wonderful outcome of our Creative Industries presentation last month during SMAC. OPEN DAILY was an invitation by the Midtown Business Association to write a question on the creative economy for their
Candidates Forum on April 30th.
Where's the Money continues with exciting workshops! On May 7th Marcy Cady of Helicon will lead an "Elephant in the Room" discussion focusing on the future of classical art forms. This is a very timely issue, with the Sacramento Philharmonic deciding its future by next monthand with the challenges many of our groups have faced over the last few years. Bring your questions, ideas, staff, colleagues and board members.
* Microgrants
This program is one of my favorites, allowing us to support artists and arts groups with funds that they leverage many times over. Their projects reach deep into the community and add to our collective lives. We hope to receive more applications before the deadline at midnight today!
* Businesses hire workers who demonstrate creative capacity!
Just out today in the San Francisco Chronicle, an excellent article about the importance of arts education to employers. If you are interested in exploring the science of 'creativity', you might enjoy reading, Imagine by Jonah Lehrer. Click here for a short summary of his thesis.
Warm regards,
