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To showcase nation's arts, first lady isn't afraid to spotlight the unexpected
By Robin Givhan Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, July 21, 2010 In a White House where first lady Michelle Obama's relationship to the arts strives to be both rarefied and common, cerebral and pragmatic, the cultural program is dictated by…
Denise Jefferson, Director of the Ailey School passes away
STATEMENT FROM JUDITH JAMISON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER July 19, 2010 New York — The Ailey family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Denise Jefferson, who, for the past 26 years, was the director…
Ask USCIS to Improve the Artist Visa Process!
Ask USCIS to Improve the Artist Visa Process! Dear Michelle, July 15, Washington, DC - Performing arts organizations experiencing difficulty obtaining artist visas have a new opportunity…
Sorry I Missed Your Show! presents PLATFORMS 2010 with Judy Hussie-Taylor
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Gibney Studios 890 Broadway(between E19th and E20th) New York, NY Sorry I Missed Your Show! is back with PLATFORMS 2010: Highlights of Danspace Project's innovated inaugural series including i…
New ED for Doug Varone and Dancers
Doug Varone and Dancers Welcomes New Executive Director Thomas Ward New York, NY – Doug Varone and the Board of Directors of Doug Varone and Dancers (DOVA, Inc.) are pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Ward as Executive Director.…
Verdery Roosevelt steps down as ED of Ballet Hispanico
JOINT STATEMENT FROM BALLET HISPANICO CHAIRMAN JODY GOTTFRIED ARNHOLD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VERDERY ROOSEVELT July 1, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: Goodman Media International, Inc. for Ballet Hispanico: Beth Garcia (212) 576-2700 x242, bgarcia@goodmanmedia.com New…
In New York, Arts Trump Social Causes for Philanthropic Recognition
Arts-related giving and activity by New York’s wealthy generate more media attention and carry more social cache than philanthropic efforts to fight poverty and disease, according to Crain’s New York Business. Large donations to institutions…
Call Your Legislator in Support of NYSCA Funding
Budget negotiations in Albany are still in the FINAL phases. NYSCA local assistance funding is in the Education bill which is still in the process of negotiation. YOU can do something. CALL the legislative leaders ASAP: Assemblyman Shelly Silver…
