January 15, 2009
Painting a Grim Picture
Across the country, arts organizations are slashing expenses and bracing for continued tough times
Despite strong attendance at many nonprofit museums and theaters in recent months, arts charities around the country are laying off workers or declaring hiring freezes and cutting other expenses in response to a falloff in support from companies, individuals, and governments. And most are bracing for much tougher times ahead.
For some cultural groups, the strain has already reached a crisis point. Since September, several arts institutions have closed, or nearly closed, including the
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