Changing Our World’s Post

Check out this great article written by Nicholas Walsh!

Explore insights into how high-performing arts organizations are serving communities of color in this report that reveals 21 organization's unique strengths, priorities, and challenges. From a focus on artistic standards to community engagement, these organizations have much to teach us. Dive into the full report from The Wallace Foundation for insights from leaders about their organizations' resilience and impact: https://lnkd.in/eQBqpAsf "A Spotlight on Organizations of Color" is based on a follow-up study to an earlier 2020 SMU DataArts study.

Elevate your impact and fast-track change with the power of the arts! 🎭✨ - https://bit.ly/3F9g4tn Join us for the final session of our Institute for Equity Activism cohort on February 17, "Fast Track Your Impact Using the Arts". In this module, learn the tools of not doing this alone. One of the things that stops us is thinking we have to do this alone. One thing that artists are experts at are building powerful collaborations with others. 🖼️ Explore how the arts can enhance understanding and encourage positive behaviors. 🤝 Build relationships that lead to quick and effective outcomes. Secure your spot now at: https://bit.ly/3F9g4tn

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A really well done study. One major takeaway for any of us involved in evaluating grants or distributing grant money is the disproportionately high number of large budget organizations receiving the bulk of grants funding. This seems to be a recurring theme in other studies and we need to do better in getting to smaller and BIPOC organizations that are in need. #artsfunding #grants

A key learning from the report: “Increased funding and support from businesses, philanthropy, governments, and the media is essential to reflect our art and humanities community’s significant economic contribution and national prominence.”

Topic Tuesday: The Arts, from Frivolous to Fundamental... When did the ARTS become a four-letter word? You know, you get the 'not again' eye roll when you start the 'impact of the arts' conversation. 🙄 As nonprofit arts CEOs, we've all faced the frustrating challenge of conveying the profound impact of the creative sector amidst the sea of demands from donors. But here's the secret: To turn your arts advocacy into results, focus on showcasing how the arts are not just "feel-good" but fundamental for solving human service challenges. It's about weaving narratives that connect art with solutions, creativity with innovation, and culture with progress. Let's make 'ARTS' synonymous with 'FUNDAMENTAL' by relating the work to real-world problem-solving. Feel free to comment on how you went from frivolous to fundamental. #ArtsAdvocacy #FundamentalArts

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The power of arts education in shaping our future cannot be overstated. According to Americans for the Arts, access to quality arts education is crucial for students' success both in school and in life. Key benefits of arts education include: • Enhanced problem-solving skills • Improved collaboration and creativity • Increased student motivation and engagement • Better overall school performance and attendance Despite these clear advantages, many students still lack access to comprehensive arts programs. As business leaders, we have the opportunity to make a difference. Organizations like North Carolina Arts in Action are working to bring arts education to all students. By investing in such initiatives, we can help ensure the next generation receives a well-rounded education that includes the arts. Let's work together to create a future where every child has the chance to explore their creative potential and develop essential skills for success. What steps can your organization take to support arts education in your community?#ArtsEducation #StudentSuccess #CommunityInvestment 

🌱 Through our residencies, fellowships, and public programs, The LP continuously uplifts our community's legacies while breathing life into an equitable future led by Black, Indigenous, POC artists and neighbors. Today, we recall Toni Morrison's brilliant essay titled "The Future of Time: Literature and Diminished Expectations". As part of her book titled The Source of Self-Regard, this essay asks us to reimagine ourselves as authors of time. Morrison creates space for us to consider a world that holds our collective past and the complexities of our present and creates space for a radical liberatory future: “Perhaps it is the reality of a future as durable and far-reaching as the past, a future that will be shaped by those who have been pressed to the margins, by those who have been dismissed as irrelevant surplus, by those who have been cloaked with the demon's cape..” pg. 126 ✨ Think & Reflect: How might we stray away from colonial representations of the past, and instead honor our ancestors, live into the present, and dream of a better future? Click the link below to visit to learn more about The LP programs our Read, Rest & Reflect picks inspire! https://lnkd.in/enpYWqZq [Image Description: Slide 1 - Hand holding book displaying book cover in front of LP bookshelves]