New York Times detailed the emergence of what he called the “YOLO economy,” as scores of young professionals bust previously unfathomable career U-turns sparked by the realization that “you only live once.” Despite art’s perceived status as one of the ultimate passion-above-all pursuits, however, I’m skeptical that our niche industry will see a huge amount of new participation from this shift in the zeitgeist. Instead, I’m inclined to believe that the epochal upheaval of the past year is less likely to produce a slew of daredevil ventures than a smaller, more consolidated art world that actually prioritizes playing it safe.
April 28th, 2021, 12:00PM / BY Marianne Graff
Darkfeather Ancheta, Eckos Chartraw-Ancheta, and Bibiana Ancheta, Tulalip, Washington. Darkfeather, is pictured with her sister Bibiana and nephew Eckos at the edge of Tulalip Bay. They are wearing traditional regalia prepared for their annual Canoe Journey. Every year, upwards of 100 U.S. tribes, Canadian First Nations and New Zealand canoe families will make “The Journey” by pulling their canoes to a host destination Tribe. Canoe families pull for weeks, and upon landing participate in several days and nights of “protocol”, a celebration sharing traditional knowledge, ancestral songs, and sacred dances. Photo by Matika Wilbur for Project 562. Courtesy of the Artist.
From its official opening in 1885, the Crocker Art Museum (then known as the E.B. Crocker Gallery) has had a split personality. While the claim that it is “the first public art museum founded west of the Mississippi” isn’t inaccurate, it may be a bit misleading. Potential visitors might read that and, unless they are history buffs, delete it from their itineraries, believing that the paintings, sculptures and drawings at the Crocker are connected by cobwebs and must have been surgically removed from cave walls. However, the Crocker has long been a lure not only for modern art, but also, as its collection evolved during the 20th century,
SBA Opens Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for Applications
Apr 23, 2021 WASHINGTON The U.S. Small Business Administration officially opened the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal this month for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theaters, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief, as those eligible entities are some of the first that had to shutter their doors a year ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Concerts, plays, dance performances, movie premieres, museum exhibits these are the lifeblood of culture and community, and often the anchor for travel, tourism and neighborhood food and retail stores. We know that for the stage and venue operators across the nation that help make this culture happen, the pandemic has been devastating. Too many have been forced to lower the final curtain on their businesses. Today, with more than $
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The U.S. Small Business Administration fixed a technical glitch and applications will soon reopen for its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.
The relief program is offering $16.2 billion on a first-come, first-served basis for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives.
Those eligible entities are some of the first that had to shut their doors a year ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some were eligible for Paycheck Protection Program loans, the SVOG program is one of the first relief sources that is tailored specifically to venues and entertainment operators.