News and Notes
Calling all Dancers
We are honored to serve as the administrator of the Calling All Dancers yahoogroup. It is a great way for St. Louis area dancers, choreographers, educators, companies, schools and dance supporters to keep in touch and make our dance community stronger. If you haven't signed up yet, please send a message to callingalldancers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You'll receive a message from Yahoo asking you to confirm your interest in joining.
Nonprofit Governance Matters & Rooftop Reception
Our free nonprofit governance presentation for attorneys and accountants and rooftop reception, held on May 25th, was a great success. Thanks to our panel: Frederick K. Helfrich, BKD LLP; Keith J. Kehrer, Bryan Cave LLP; Judy E. Murphy, RubinBrown LLP; and Peter H. Ruger, Washington University School of Law. David Luckes, president and CEO, Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation (pictured here with Cameron Buss), was our host. Silk Pajamas provided the superb music. Longtime volunteers Emmett McAuliffe, Lisa Thorp and Jim Reeves were among the reception guests. Several law student volunteers, including Whitney Digilio and Shannon Martinez, also attended.
Program Sponsor
Since 1915, the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation has been
helping St. Louisans put charitable dollars to work. The Foundation is a public charity, 501(c)(3), with more than $140 million in charitable
assets reflecting over 350 individual funds. Each Fund represents a
unique charitable giving partnership with an individual, family or
business. The Foundation's expertise and resources are available to
attorneys, accountants and other wealth advisors as they help their clients make a real difference through charitable giving.
Artist Survey Finds Pain and Optimism
How is the recession impacting working artists? A national study commissioned by LINC (Leveraging Investments in Creativity) during the summer provides some grim and some uplifting news:
- More than half of the 5,380 artists surveyed saw their incomes drop from 2008 to 2009;
- Two thirds of the respondents reported that they earned less than $40,000 last year;
- No surprise: 66 percent have “day jobs” in addition to their artistic practices;
- Despite their relatively low income levels, rising debt and growing worries about health insurance, 75 percent of those surveyed believe this is an inspiring time to be an artist;
- 89 percent think artists have a special role in strengthening communities during turbulent economic times;
- 40 percent report they have been able to spend more time on their artwork;
- 33 percent have seized the opportunity to experiment and collaborate more; and
- 10 percent have found cheaper work spaces (thanks to the soft real estate market).
More info: The Artists and the Economic Recession Survey: Selected Findings
We Appreciate the Support
A $2,500 grant from The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation is underwriting our services and programs during FY10. Our No Artist Left Behind initiative is funded, in part, by 2009 and 2010 Boeing/Arts and Education Council Collaborative grants. We appreciate the support.
Articles
Link offers opportunities at nonprofits
by Sue Greenberrg
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, September 13, 2009
Well, let’s not kill all the lawyers
by Sue Greenberg
St. Louis Business Journal, February 27, 2009
The Last Word: Freedom of Expression Policies
By Sue Greenberg
DramaBiz, October 2008
