May 21, 2009
Hard-Hit Arts Groups Hope Federal Funds Will Help Preserve Jobs
As the tight economy forces more arts and cultural groups to lay off employees, many are holding out hope that the $50-million earmarked for arts jobs in the economic-stimulus law will stem the wave of layoffs, at least in the short-term.
Arts groups have been particularly hard hit by the downturn in the economy. Many have seen reductions in private donations, as well as losses in foundation and corporate support.
Money from state and local governments has also declined, and
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