A Creative Conversation: Cultural Policy in New York City: An Arts Administrator’s Perspective

Hosted by Teachers College Student Advocates for the Arts

This Creative Conversation explored the current issues in government relations and the arts from the viewpoint of arts managers in leading art and service organizations.  What are the challenges facing government affairs staff and arts advocates in NYC?  What possible partnerships could be developed to strengthen the effectiveness of local government support for the arts?  How is the climate changing for the arts in New York City and what does this mean?

Panelists:
Elyse Buxbaum, The Jewish Museum
Michelle Burkhart, Dance/NYC
Jamie Bennett, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
Eba Taylor, A.R.T./NY

This slide show ran before the panel started as participants were settling in: