Post by Logan on Jul 2, 2016 0:01:52 GMT -6
After years of reading about cuts in government arts funding, it’s nice to see the pendulum is starting to swing the other way.
The new state budget signed by Gov. Jerry Brown this week includes a $10.8 million funding increase for programs of the California Arts Council. The increase is a $6.8 million one-time increase for the Arts Council and an additional $4 million ongoing allocation for the state’s Arts in Corrections program. From the council:
Here’s hoping some of that money will trickle down to the local level – and that the state arts council will dole out those grants with the knowledge that the wealthier parts of the state have access to much more private wealth in terms of donations than the poorer parts.
Read more here: www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/fresno-beehive/article87202557.html
The new state budget signed by Gov. Jerry Brown this week includes a $10.8 million funding increase for programs of the California Arts Council. The increase is a $6.8 million one-time increase for the Arts Council and an additional $4 million ongoing allocation for the state’s Arts in Corrections program. From the council:
The funding increase for the Arts Council will expand the reach of the agency’s competitive grant programs. These programs serve California communities by funding nonprofit arts activities with a focus on arts learning and engagement; equity and access; cultural and community development; and technical support and resources for the arts field.
The total fiscal year 2016-17 state support for the California Arts Council will reach approximately $21.1 million, inclusive of designated funding for Arts in Corrections.
The total fiscal year 2016-17 state support for the California Arts Council will reach approximately $21.1 million, inclusive of designated funding for Arts in Corrections.
Here’s hoping some of that money will trickle down to the local level – and that the state arts council will dole out those grants with the knowledge that the wealthier parts of the state have access to much more private wealth in terms of donations than the poorer parts.
Read more here: www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/fresno-beehive/article87202557.html