CultureWire: May, 2009
 Winston Churchill said: “There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction." In this spirit, I'm pleased to introduce Greater Philadelphia CultureWire℠, the Cultural Alliance's new e-newsletter. We hope this change from printed to an electronic format will give you the information you need in a more timely, succinct, actionable, and eco-friendly format.
CultureWire will include much of the same content you found in our former print newsletter like news, events, interviews, and opportunities. The new format will also enable the Alliance to deliver valuable information faster, while decreasing our use of paper. We look forward to keeping you informed about important, time-sensitive issues like the Pennsylvania State Senate's recent bill eliminating all arts and culture funding, so that you can read about them and then easily take action.
We think that Sir Winston would be pleased with this change and we hope you are, too. Let us know what you think. As always, we appreciate the great work that you do, and the power of partnership that advances our sector.
Sincerely,
Peggy Amsterdam
President
News
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Public demand for arts & culture strong, but funding threatened
Despite stable (and for some, growing) attendance, Southeastern Pennsylvania's cultural groups face funding threats on multiple fronts. Budget pressures at the local and state levels have prompted public officials to propose taxes and budget cuts that could adversely impact regional nonprofit organizations. More troubling, the Pennsylvania Senate has proposed a budget that threatens to eliminate all state funding for arts and culture. Learn more about these proposals and what the Cultural Alliance and others are doing to fight these measures.
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2009-2010 Project Stream Guidelines Now Available
The 2009-2010 Project Stream grant deadline is Friday, June 19, 2009. Grant guidelines are now available, and the online application is open. Project Stream is a funding opportunity of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) that is distributed by the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts' (PPA) network of regional organizations. Learn more.
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Cultural Alliance freezes dues for upcoming membership year
In an effort to be sensitive and responsive to the current economic recession, The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance has announced that it will not institute a dues increase for the upcoming 2010 membership year, which will begin on July 1. Learn more.
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Interview: Chip Conley
The Cultural Alliance welcomed Chip Conley — founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, author of PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, and self-confirmed arts enthusiast — as our keynote presenter at "Alliance Day 2009: Get Your Mojo from Membership" on May 7. The Alliance spoke with Conley recently about the hotel industry, the economy, and of course, arts and culture. Read the full interview.
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Philaculture Tip of the Month
ProCalendar: The Multi-tasking Tool for Nonprofit Professionals 
Looking to learn the latest marketing strategies or new insights to fundraising? From the basics of press releases and grantwriting to strategic planning and much more; ProCalendar is the place to find professional development events to attend. In addition to being an up-to-date calendar of events to attend, ProCalendar is a valuable planning tool for event planners. Use the Planning View to find available dates for your upcoming event, including galas, fundraisers, and now workshops! Once you've found your best date, Post Your Event to ProCalendar - it's free and anyone can do it! There's something for everyone on ProCalendar, be sure to check it out today!
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Opportunities
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Discounted Radio Advertising Packages for Cultural Alliance Members!
The Cultural Alliance has partnered with WHYY, WRTI, XPN and KYW to bring you great advertising opportunities at an affordable price. You work directly with each station to purchase radio spots and draft copy and now you get to choose the best dates for you as the packages are ongoing. Learn more.
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Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit: Call for Proposals
On October 5-6, 2009, Innovation Philadelphia will host 1,000 business and technology leaders, entrepreneurs, college students and arts and cultural leaders at the second Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. They invite the community to participate in the Summit by submitting presentation proposals. Learn more.
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Featured Member
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Greater Philadelphia Gardens
Founded in 1989, Greater Philadelphia Gardens is the voice of the Philadelphia region’s public gardens, arboreta and historic houses gardens and offers a central site that makes it easier for visitors to discover what each garden, arboretum or historic house has to offer.
Each spring, Greater Philadelphia Gardens presents the World’s Largest Garden Party, a cornucopia of gardening happenings throughout the region that includes plant sales, wildflower walks, garden tours, hands-on workshops, lectures, and evening galas. You can learn more about Greater Philadelphia Gardens by visiting www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org.
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Featured Listing: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation seeks an administrative assistant for the external affairs department. The position assists the Director of External Affairs and Development Assistant with all external affairs programs and projects.
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