Phila. arts groups say popularity still high

Philadelphia Inquirer
Stephan Salisbury

(May 11, 2009) - Most cultural organizations report that ticket sales are holding steady or growing at the same
time government and corporate support is declining significantly in the recession, according
to a new survey by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.

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Peggy Amsterdam, alliance president, noted that for most cultural groups, admission fees
covered less than half of production costs. The survey shows, she said, that "cultural
organizations are walking a tightrope between increasing interest and decreasing resources."

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