[Attackpanther] Fwd: "Saving Our Cultural Capital"

[ben owen]

possibly of interest, your chance to flex on Scott Stringer.
personally, i had a laugh at the "small Brooklyn lofts" part...
if they only knew how large we're livin'


Begin forwarded message:

>
> Saving Our Cultural Capital:
> The Challenges Facing Independent Venues and Artists in Manhattan
> Saturday, June 7th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
> Wolman Hall, 64 West 11th Street
> A symposium hosted by The Tank, Milano The New School For  
> Management and Urban Policy, and Fractured Atlas, in cooperation  
> with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
> Co-hosted by Collective Unconscious, chashama, The Field and  
> Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
>
> New York City is a world-renowned cultural destination: from big- 
> budget Broadways shows to dance performances in small Brooklyn  
> lofts to Chelsea gallery openings. The performing arts drive the  
> city’s economy and tourism and give New York the cultural texture  
> that makes it a uniquely dynamic environment.
>
> As cost-of-living and real estate prices continue to rise, can  
> young artists and small venues still call Manhattan home? New York â 
> €“ and Manhattan, in particular – cannot lose the energy brought  
> by these individuals and organizations, and the higher-market  
> entertainment industry in the city relies on their innovationsâ 
> €¦but can we still make New York work for the emerging arts? This  
> event will bring together city officials, arts professionals,  
> business representatives, advocates and freelancers for an  
> afternoon of conversation about solutions to the challenges facing  
> independent venues and emerging artists in Manhattan.
>
> This event is FREE and open to
> artists, advocates, policy-makers, foundation representatives
> & everyone committed to keeping Manhattan the cultural capital of  
> the world.
>
> Saturday, June 7th, 2:00pm – 5:30pm
> Wolman Hall, The New School, 64 West 11th Street
> Program:
> 2:00pm: Doors open
> 2:30pm: Keynote speech by Borough President Scott Stringer
> 3:00pm – 4:30pm: Panel discussion on the challenges facing  
> independent venues and artists in Manhattan, followed by a Q&A session
> 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Livable New York Services Fair and Happy Hour  
> with complimentary drinks, highlighting the resources available to  
> freelance artists and small organizations including healthcare,  
> accounting and law services. Featured organizations include:
> The Actors Fund
> ArtBusiness Initiative/Seedco Financial
> Arts & Business Council of New York
> Fractured Atlas
> New York City Performing Arts Spaces
> Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
>
> RSVP: Rachel at thetanknyc.org
> More information: http://www.thetanknyc.org/culturalcapital
>
>












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