Stronger leadership is needed. But who will step up to the plate?
The Last Word: Our Recommendations for Arts Philanthropists
After a decade of inquiry, here’s what we’ve learned about how to support the arts most effectively.
On the Cultural Specificity of Symphony Orchestras
What is the role of white-led arts institutions in a race-conscious world?
Threats to Federal Arts and Culture Funding: What’s at Stake
The NEA and other agencies are in a pickle. Here’s everything you need to know.
Everything We Know About Whether and How the Arts Improve Lives
The research could still use an upgrade in many areas. But what we know so far should cheer any arts advocate.
With Trump in the White House, Arts Issues Are Everyone’s Issues Now
The fates of artists, the free press, and democracy are intertwined. We’d better start acting like it.
(Eng)Aging With the Arts Has Its Benefits
In fact, the best evidence we have of the arts’ impact is that they make older adults feel better.
Making Sense of Cultural Equity
When visions of a better future diverge, how do we choose a path forward?
Who Can Afford to Be A Starving Artist?
The key to success might be risk tolerance, not talent.
Who Will Be the Next Arts Revolutionary?
The story of how the nonprofit arts sector got started offers would-be changemakers some clues.