Arts on the Chopping Block: Your Town
The brouhaha over budgets means arts funding remains on the chopping block across the country. A couple of weeks ago we looked at Kansas where the governor had eliminated the State Arts Commission. Kurt talked to Roger Reitz, a Republican State Senator who is bucking his own party in a fight to restore funding.
“You know St. Paul said ‘hold fast to that which is good.’ I’ve never forgotten that phrase in the Bible, that’s in Romans. When you think of it that way, when you’ve got something good, don’t throw it away. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Kansas is better than that.”
We’ll continue to watch happens in Kansas. But there are lots of other places where the arts are in danger of losing funding. And that’s where we need your help.
What local artist or cultural institution is threatened by funding cuts in your hometown? And what can — or should — be done about it?
We want to know. Fill out our quick survey below, and if you’re feeling especially vocal on the subject you can call and leave us a voicemail at 646-580-0360. We’ll be collecting the best ones for possible broadcast. We may even shine a spotlight on your hometown.
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