Steven_Vroom

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Branch-office culture

Posted Tue, Aug 31, 10:58 a.m.

David, When you are speaking about Theater, do not use the generic term "arts". You are talking about the performing arts which consume the lion's share of funding both private and government. The Visual Arts suffer from the misdeeds and hubris of Seattle's bloated performing arts cabal. I am tired ...

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Who will speak up for Seattle cartoonist under fatwa threat?

Posted Fri, Aug 27, 4:13 p.m.

I am sad that one of my former students needs FBI protection. Molly is a first class artist and a very thoughtful person. The passive response from the community is based on, I believe, around the thought of not making things worse for her. It is all very well to ...

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Crosscut is looking for new office space

Posted Sat, Jul 31, 9:15 p.m.

Talk to CBRE about 911 Media's old space in south lake union it is still empty

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Visions for the Center's future: I hear Seattle singing

Posted Mon, Jun 14, 9:28 a.m.

You were quite right to point out the realities of funding for each proposal. The big Dale museum and KEXP seem to be the only viable options. I think radio is a bigger draw than what you may think and am rooting for KEXP!

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A mis-matched message on the arts

Posted Thu, May 13, 4:57 p.m.

I did not attend this years event. ArtsFund's process for applying for grants is more complicated than the NEA by some distance. Even mid-size non-profits like 911 Media Arts Center find it takes more staff time than what the grant is worth. "The elephant in the room was hard times ...

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