The Irvine Foundation had a dilemma: how to stay relevant to the majority of the public through the arts and arts funding. The Irvine Foundation initiated the "Arts Innovation Fund," studied the results, and published their findings this week. BLOG * INFOGRAPHICS * REPORT * CASE STUDIES * EVALUATION
Southern Californians involved in the creative economy watch for The Otis Report that lets them know how the creative sector is doing. Apparently it showed an uptick for the entertainment field this year.
Musician Dave Brubeck and Philanthropist Mort Friedman Pass
Legendary jazz musician Dave Brubeck and major Sacramento arts philanthropist Mort Friedman have died. Each having contributed to the arts in his own personal way, the two passed on the same day, December 5.
The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Scholarship Competition challenges high school seniors and graduates to create a poster design that best interprets the theme "You Can Create Tomorrow." Grand prize winner received a tuition scholarship to their favorite Art Institute campus.
Submissions are now open for the 2013 PEN Literary Awards. The program will present 17 awards in multiple genres. Deadline for submissions and nominations is February 1, 2013.
