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As PONCHO regroups, Seattle arts struggle
The key problem is the shortage of public funding for the arts, as private donors are realizing they can't shoulder all the costs.
Susan Trapnell
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2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 6
A perfect storm of opportunity, caused by our disorientation and our search for a new vision.
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Why vote for Palin when you can vote for real fiction?
Make-believe politics is too dangerous to leave in the hands of a novice. So a theater professional steps onto the stage. Her platform: Make-believe you can believe in.
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The making of an effective arts board
It's no easy task in a non-profit world of growing financial pressure. Two essentials: A board must partner with staff, and everyone needs to keep focus on furthering the community mission.