Making It in NYC
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New York's Plan for Inclusive Arts and Culture
Mayor Bill de Blasio's cultural plan was released July 19th. We take a look at where funding for the arts is being allocated around the city. Jul 20, 2017
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City Unveils Culture Plan to Increase Inclusion, Diversity
CreateNYC is the result of months of focus groups and feedback from nearly 200,000 New Yorkers. Jul 19, 2017
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How New York City Can Keep Its Artists
Despite rising rents and the difficulty of finding studio space, New York City is currently home to more artists than ever. How long will that last? Jul 17, 2017
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There Is No 'Get Rich Quick Scheme' for Artists
Okwui Okpokwasili says there is no one way to make is as a performer in New York City. Apr 26, 2017
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Paid Internships Aim to Spark Diversity at Cultural Institutions
CUNY's program aims to diversify staff at New York City's cultural organizations and widen the local culture sector's talent base. Sep 9, 2016
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At Trans-Pecos, Musical Life After Brooklyn
Just over the county line in Ridgewood, Queens, this music venue pursues a quixotic quest: to offer the arts affordability, without causing gentrification. Jul 20, 2016
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Life After Eviction in Gowanus
What happens to a creative community when hundreds of visual artists and performers are evicted all at once? Jul 13, 2016
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If You Make Theater Affordable, Will It Bring a More Diverse Crowd?
More than a decade ago, Signature Theatre made a bold move to diversify its audiences. The theory: you could get a broader mix of patrons by lowering prices. Jun 30, 2016
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The Brooklyn Museum Wants You to Put Its Staff in Your Pocket
The institution has a different kind of museum app, one that offers on-demand conversations about whatever catches your eye while strolling through the galleries. Jun 29, 2016
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Cultivating Champions of Culture in Preschool
The Cool Culture program gives 50,000 kids free access to 90 museums for a year. But not just any kids. Jun 28, 2016
