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This page contains news items from the Cultural Alliance, including news about Alliance events, programs, and services.Recent Alliance News
| Happy Holidays from the Cultural Alliance! | For many, the holiday season is a time for traditions: visiting or hosting family, attending parties and events, cooking and baking, or just enjoying some well-deserved downtime at the end of the year. The Cultural Alliance staff have gathered some of our favorite holiday traditions to share with you you. However you choose to celebrate, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday season! | |
| Philadelphia storms Providence, RI | Twenty one marketing and development staff of Greater Philadelphia's cultural institutions attended the 2009 National Arts Marketing Project Conference in Providence, RI October 30 - November 2 through the Engage 2020 Leadership program. | |
| Pennsavers launches for University of Pennsylvania |
Pennsavers is a new customized Funsavers created for the University of Pennsylvania community. This new project is part of a larger partnership between the University of Pennsylvania and the Cultural Alliance that celebrates Penn's academic theme this year: Arts and the City Year. |
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| Work Smarter: Getting the most from the Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project | If your main reason for entering data into the Pennsylvania Cultural Data Project (PACDP) has been to generate funder reports, you may be missing out on ways to use your organization's data to satisfy other reporting needs. This article will show you how PACDP data can be used to generate organization-specific annual, trend, and comparison reports as well as sector-wide research and advocacy reports. | |
| British Cultural Leaders Barnstorm Philadelphia | At the end of September the Cultural Alliance hosted a group of 19 executive directors from cultural organizations in the East Midlands area of England* for a three-day, action-packed visit. | |
| Future Leadership Program Applications due October 2 | Philadelphia has been chosen as one of six cities to partner with National Arts Strategies to host their new Future Leadership Program. Future Leadership is a pilot program for mid-career arts, culture, and preservation professionals that will help refine leadership skills in preparation to take on top executive positions over the next five to seven years. | |
| Losing State Arts Funding... Silencing a Voice |
by Dierdre Woody, Managing Director of Musicopia
Many people think that music has nothing to do with learning, but I am going to tell you a story that may convince you otherwise. Sarah is a student who has severe learning disabilities. In particular, she has difficulties with communication by speech. Read Sarah's full story. |
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| Why I Choose to Serve |
by Alicia Agnew, Strategic Consultant for the African American Chamber of Commerce
No one would call me an art aficionado. Simply put, I am a fan. I am not an art connoisseur with years of training, education and experience. Simply put, I am an art consumer. Read Alicia's full story. |
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| Have you checked out Phillyfunguide lately? | For cultural groups, Phillyfunguide is a great way to promote your event, and for consumers, it's the best way to find out about the coming weeks most talked about activities. Phillyfunguide listings now include reviews, a picture gallery, and videos. Better yet, it is easy to bookmark, share, and search one of the most comprehensive guides around. | |
| Membership: Speaking With a Collective Voice | This year, the pressure on cultural groups to make ends meet has never been greater. Organizations are justifiably looking at every budget expense—including spending on dues and memberships—to see where to trim costs. Here’s why being part of the Cultural Alliance’s membership is so important to the region’s cultural sector and to your organization right now. |
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