Some European and American countries reduce the Art Fund, arguments break out. Canada Montreal ballet dance company, the Philadelphia Orchestra, France Orsay Museum in Paris and other arts organizations and cultural institutions are facing economic difficulties. Critics argue that Art Fund cuts will affect the development of art; at the same time, encourage calls for artists and arts organizations be self-employed is getting higher and higher. British and American artists, art groups are exploring in countries such as forward.
Looking for business sponsorship
United Kingdom the Daily Telegraph reported that the London Philharmonic Orchestra on May 15 in Cambridge held a Chamber concert playing Mozart and Richard · music masters such as Schubert and Strauss's works, and in other cities tour. Media giant United Kingdom telecommunications media group has sponsored the show, and published in its newspaper advertising, offering tickets to the reader, to expand the show's influence. London Philharmonic Orchestra is also sponsored by the other sponsors, such as small private businesses.
Sponsorship has become integral part of business cooperation, particularly in relation to art. Collaboration with arts groups are also effective ways to improve corporate reputation. Have reason to believe that private donations and corporate sponsorships can become an effective complement to government subsidies. Spokesman for the London Philharmonic Orchestra said, if you reduce the number of performances because of insufficient funds, if things go on to play Division playing level are likely to decline because of lack of experience.
In fact, the United Kingdom charitable donations of only 3.7% went to arts and culture. United Kingdom Secretary of State for culture Hunter said, although the private contributions are insufficient to fill the vacant seat on the cultural fund, but will no doubt promote United Kingdom charity development. He hoped that more corporate donors of large cultural institutions.
Volunteers build platform
According to United States, of the Washington Post reported that in United States Washington Heights street there is a name created by the artists and art lovers “ bloom ” art space. Although the name sounds like a bar, but it does not sell any alcoholic beverage or collecting tickets, all cultural activities are free to attend, including art exhibitions, film shows, dramatic performances, poetry appreciation and demonstration of the dance and tambourine courses.
Creation of early in 2008, “ bloom ” relying on the founder of his own money and audience contributions barely operational, artists and performers are not willing to accept this no reputation for local performances. In order to survive, the volunteers do their best, advertising publicity assiduously urge artist performances, guaranteed performance project diversification and fired “ art life, you and I together bloom ” brand slogan. 3 years, “ bloom ” of influence has expanded each year, has become one of the most famous art centres in the region, held daily average of at least a show or exhibition. Sponsors of admiration, has many internationally renowned actors and singers on the stage figure.
In April this year, United Kingdom famous comedian Tommy · Taylor “ bloom ” number of continuous performances, he repeatedly expressed in the performance of “ bloom ” 's favorite. Washington's original singer Stephen · aipuding said “‘ bloom ’ is a wonderful discovery, to performance has become a part of life here. ”
&Amp;ldquo; bloom ” main founder John · Chambers said: “ before the start of each show, we are encouraging the audience to embrace strangers around, art itself is connecting people and bridge, in front of the art there is no difference in age, race and income. &Amp;lsquo; bloom ’ not a gallery, not a performing arts center, not a Studio, it is a common space for the growth of art and art-lovers. ”
Update sales mode
According to United States, of the Baltimore Sun on May 23, the downturn economy United StatesMaryland artists displaced from their homes, to look for business opportunities across the country. Antique collections in the shop consignment booth becomes new platform of artists selling works.
In Maryland to taneytown Prius small antique collections in store shelves, consignment of a variety of unique and creative artists, including some custom fashion, mini hat, handicrafts. Different from traditional profit-sharing consignment contract, art consignment typically artists monthly prepaid booth rental, sells works of art, arts and crafts of traditional retail stores was greater challenges for artists. Over more than 20 Maryland artists, jewelry designers and craftsmen in the business this “ mini business ”.
United States artists Degeorge compared consignment of antiques shop space “ hotbed of art &rdquo. She said “ I in the United States of Maryland and Pennsylvania 12 antique collections in shops has a consignment booth, today the figure is a booth as I bring considerable income. ”
Of course, online shops and online communications platform also provides a direct opportunity for the exchange of artists and sellers.
Baltimore business school of the arts founder Wendy · Rosen said: “ in times of high unemployment rate of people entering the market means that a very good chance. Many artistic talents, different company, but don't know how to use talents to create economic benefit. &Amp;rdquo; this may tell you that in the case of lack of support funds, art can tenacious survival.
