October 12th, 2011 by Beth Hondl
In this guest post, Neil Harris, Professor Emeritus of History and Art History at the University of Chicago, examines how American arts organizations have arrived at this particular moment in time. Born out of civic pride, one-upmanship and good will, our institutions face a unique and challenging...
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October 11th, 2011 by Beth Hondl
This week the Minnesota Orchestra launches the Common Chords initiative, designed to create “one-of-a-kind collaborations between the Orchestra and communities around the state.” The first lucky city to participate? Grand Rapids, MN. Population 10,869. The week’s events include:...
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October 10th, 2011 by Beth Hondl
The New World Symphony’s Wallcast concerts start up again this week in Miami. The Wallcasts are free simulcasts on a stunning, outdoor, 7,000-square-foot projection wall. Here is the official video: Read more
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October 7th, 2011 by Beth Hondl
This is a guest post by Afa Sadykhly Dworkin, Vice President of Programming and Artistic Director of the Sphinx Organization. Ms. Dworkin will be a panelist at our live event in San Francisco on October 23. At Sphinx, we attempt to tackle issues of connecting the artist with the community...
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October 6th, 2011 by Beth Hondl
What does it take for an orchestra to keep moving forward in the 21st-century? In a recent article, Boston Globe critic Jeremy Eichler emphasizes the need to look outward. Performing arts organizations don’t tend to idle in neutral — they either move forward or backward…. many...
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