 | February 6, 2012 by Paulette Beete Theaster Gates. Photo by Lloyd DeGrane, University of Chicago Magazine “Artists have to live passionately and deeply, share what they want, do what they can.” — Theaster Gates As you’ll learn in the interview below, for Theaster Gates, there is no clear division between canvas and community, between artwork [...] February 3, 2012 By Sunil Iyengar, NEA Director of Research & Analysis Houston Symphony Tunes Up by flickr user BFS Man It’s been nearly half a century since William J. Baumol and William G. Bowen advanced their theory of “cost disease,” using the performing arts as a case example. The idea remains as potent as [...] Continue reading Taking Note: An Economic Study of Symphony Orchestras February 2, 2012 By Josephine Reed Behind the scenes of Robert Battle’s Takademe. Photo by Paul Kolnik Meet Robert Battle. He just completed his first season as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and is only the third artistic leader since Alvin Ailey began the company in 1958. The great dancer Judith [...] February 1, 2012 by Paulette Beete Kara Walker. Photo © Chuck Close. “I think there are many open-ended questions that artists can pose and we can ask communities to feel empowered enough to reply, respond, rebel, and feel amazed by the relentless spiraling of thought and image and action that is the artist’s profession.” — [...] January 31, 2012 by Paulette Beete Kim Roberts. Photo by Dan Vera. “I think place exerts a powerful influence over what we write, how we write it, and how we see ourselves.” — Kim Roberts Poet, editor, historian—Washington, DC writer Kim Roberts wears many hats with aplomb. Roberts’ reputation is international: her work has appeared [...] January 31, 2012 Cover design by Josh Neufeld What’s in the newest issue of NEA Arts? Interviews with Julie Taymor, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Chris Miller of Dreamworks Animation, and many more. And don’t miss an original comics panel by Josh Neufeld! Did we mention there are four interviews that you’ll only find only online? [...] Continue reading What is innovation? Find out in the new issue of NEA Arts! January 27, 2012 By Rebecca Gross The Kitchen Sisters, Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva. Photo by Laura Folger Since the late 1970s, Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva—better known as The Kitchen Sisters—have been broadcasting stories from little-known corners of America. The award-winning team of independent radio producers explored the culture of cooking in their series [...] January 26, 2012 By Josephine Reed Meredith Monk’s Songs of Ascension being performed in Ann Hamilton’s Tower. Photo by Babeth VanLoo This week’s podcast is a lively conversation with Meredith Monk, who has been an innovative artistic force for over 45 years. Moving among the disciplines of voice, dance, theater, and film with fluidity and [...] |      DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. Purchases made through our links give us a small commission. This helps to defray the cost of operating the sites, so please use our links!  Utrecht's Special Discounts have been updated for 2012. The above link will get you 40% off your highest priced item, the one below gives 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! It's your choice - and using our links helps us meet the costs of operating this site! 
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