Despite some signs that New York’s arts organizations are beginning to emerge from the recession, a new survey finds that many are still suffering the downturn’s effects, according to Crain’s New York Business.

Of 114 cultural groups polled in January by Alliance for the Arts in its annual survey, 42 percent said they expect to cancel or postpone programs in 2010; the same percentage reported similar plans in last year’s survey. And slightly more groups this year —30 percent, compared with 25 percent in 2009 — said they are postponing moves or capital projects.

However, layoff predictions were less dire this year, with only 18 percent saying they expect to shed employees in 2010, compared with 38 percent last year.

In other news, The Seattle Art Museum, which has reduced its staff by about 7 percent through attrition and layoffs, announced Wednesday that it will close its doors for two weeks next winter, according to The Seattle Times. Staff furloughs will be part of the austerity measures the museum will be taking to help balance its budget.