Economic Impact on the arts

Good overview story in the Washington Post on the impact the economy is having on arts organizations across the country.

One interesting example included in the article was from the Rochester Philharmonic.  They've elected to keep season ticket subscriptions open for those that have lost their jobs since January.  The Philharmonic has guaranteed that if the member is still unemployed by the time the season begins, they'll receive their seats for free this year.  It's a nice gesture that, hopefully, will build long-term loyalty.

Read the article here, Stage of Emergency.