Breaking News: APD searches Midtown’s Bill Lowe Gallery

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Major Fraud Unit served a search warrant at the Bill Lowe Gallery on Tuesday. Atlanta Officer John Chafee said investigators were following up on complaints from artists on how their work was being sold. WSB-TV reported that APD Investigators were seen removing computers, files and some pieces of work from […]

January 30, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Arts Contribute to GDP

“Before this, you could look at pieces of the puzzle, now you can see the whole puzzle,” said NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman. “Our partnership with BEA gives the arts the same level of precise, national data on GDP as other sectors like manufacturing, construction, and services. I think economists and policymakers will take notice.” For […]

October 26, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Arts & Business – Business & Arts

“It is in the best interest of every business – no matter its size – to support the arts. Beyond their intrinsic value, the arts add to the economic vitality and quality of life of our communities. They also unleash creative ideas in and out of the workplace, foster dialogues and increase understanding among people.” […]

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Economic Data supports arts advocacy.

ARTSblog » Blog Archive » San Jose: The Arts at the Heart of Economic and Cultural Development

July 12, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Nonprofit arts organizations return 5 to 1 investment on government allocations

The largest and most comprehensive study of its kind ever conducted by the Americans for the Arts found that the Arts and Cultural Industry generated $135.2 billion of economic activity. “Arts & Economic Prosperity IV reveals the vital role played by the nonprofit arts and culture industry in strengthening the nation’s economy,” said Americans for […]

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