The Importance of Art and Community

American's for the Arts produces a blog focused on a variety of topics including community engagement in the arts sector. Enjoy this first hand account experience here and consider submitting your own opinions or story to the blog! 

'Like A Hammer' Opens at SAM

'Jeffery Gibson: Like a Hammer' presents a personal and exuberant exhibition of Gibson's original voice. Using native materials and traditions, Gibson evaluates his identity and hisotry as a Native Queer person. The exhibition is available to view until May 12th.

'Self' on display 

Exhibited at the Frye Museum, multi-disciplinary artist, Tschabalala Self examines intersectionality, womanhood, and pleasure by creating 'avatars' produced from a variety of mediums. Professor Jasmine Mahmoud sat down with Self and discussed her process and inspirations. 

Salary Survey in the Arts Sector

Supported by Americans for the Arts, the Local Arts Agency Salaries Survey, recently released their findings. With over a thousand survey responses, this tool is helpful to see where funds are lacking and for employment negotiations and transparency.