March 21, 2010 · www.gothamgazette.com |
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This Month's Article ...

Despite some strong programs, arts education in New York City schools must still struggle against the focus on testing and a shortage of funds,
Recent Arts Articles from the Gotham Gazette:
Schools Arts Program Range from Four Star to Nonexistent
| A Better Picture for the Arts
| Museums Struggle to Maintain Programs and Projects
| Recession Adds New Meaning to 'Struggling Artist'
Links in the News ...
- Brooklyn's Top Librarian Quits After Layoff Plan Goes Public (Daily News)
- Architects Design for a Warmer, Wetter New York (New York Magazine)
- Inside the Beefy Heart of the Meatpacking District (am New York)
- Governor's Plan Would Extend Film Tax Credit (Crain's)
- Bloomberg Renewed City's Focus on the Arts (Gotham Gazette)
- Council Approves MoMA Tower (am New York)
Researching Arts ...
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)
Improving Street Life
The city's Department of Transportation last week published "World Class Streets," a report that assesses the public life on New York's streets. It found overcrowded sidewalks, a lack of public seating, and a number of hard to reach public places. The report also outlines the measures the city has already taken to address these issues. (November 21, 2008)
Global Cities Index
New York City is ranked as the most global city in an annual index created by Foreign Policy magazine, the consulting firm A.T. Kearney, and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. New York's financial markets, network of multinational corporations and the strength of its creative class gave the city its edge over the 59 other cities included in the index. (November 6, 2008)
Arts Education Falls Short
Most schools do not comply with a state requirement to teach the arts, according to a new report by Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum. According to the report, about 7 percent of elementary schools and 27 percent of middle schools offered music, visual arts, dance, and theater, which is required by the state. Less than half of the city’s middle schools offered one or two of those disciplines. The public advocate's office surveyed 100 randomly selected elementary schools and 50 random middle schools. (June 18, 2008)
The Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island works to develop, foster and promote the arts, cultural and humanities activities on Staten Island.
Cool New York Event Finder
Corresponding with the unveiling of the Gates, the city's Department for Cultural Affairs launched the Cool New York event finder. The site allows you to search events by category (Botanic Garden, Free, Literary etc.) or by borough. Visitors can also search for events by name or date. The Department's general site has more information about funding for cultural organizations and its other programs.
Queens Council on the Arts
The Queens Council on the Arts is a non-profit arts organization founded in 1966 to support, promote, and develop the arts and individual artists in presenting their cultural diversity for the benefit of the greater-Queens community.
Web Directory For Artists
Links for aspiring artists in most fields.
New York Women in Film and Television
NYWIFT brings together more than 1,500 professionals including EMMY and Academy Award® winners, who work in all areas of the entertainment industry — above and below the line. It is part of a network of 40 international women in film chapters, representing more than 10,000 members worldwide. NYWIFT offers an interesting series of open meetings about film and television.
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