Mayor Nutter announced new cuts to the city budget that directly impacts arts and culture in this city. This includes a 35% reduction to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (or $1,120,000), the Recreation Fund, and the Community Land Care Program run by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (or $840,000). This is a stark contrast to statements made [...]
Mayor Nutter met with leaders from the arts and culture community to discuss the impact of the city’s financial situation on the arts in Philadelphia. He also announced the membership of the Mayor’s Cultural Advisory Council as well as the appointment of Julie Hawkins to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund Board of Directors. Copy of the [...]
By Melissa Dribben Inquirer Staff Writer Full Story It’s been a depressing stretch for arts and cultural groups in Philadelphia. At every meeting where budget cuts come up – and in what meeting don’t they? – faces are glum. Sighs are heavy.Privately, everyone is reeling from Mayor Nutter’s announcement that the national economic wreckage has [...]
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