The Creative and Cultural Economy

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The Missoula Cultural Council – news and upcoming events for the week of January 24, 2004

In Missoula… The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple January 20-23 & 26-30 at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. Call 728-PLAY (728-7529) for tickets & information, or visit http://www.mctinc.org The…

Yes, It Is About The Artists: The Tacoma Story – How both art and artists helped one city rebuild.

Instead of relying solely on big-money museums or bemoaning the lack of funding, Tacoma has succeeded with a distinct, spirited strategy. At its core, Tacoma’s idea that you can “make do” with less—and even produce better work that way—is essentially an artist’s approach.

Missoula Cultural Council Newsletter – January 17, 2005

Some news and upcoming events for the week of January 17, 2004 Sadly, one week after receiving the 2005 Governor’s Art Award (see below), Ernie Pepion died on January 13 in Great Falls. Articles about…

Town Sees Its Revival in Art – School for Cartoonists Is Key to Vermont Community’s Plans

"Cities and towns all over are undergoing similar creative rehabilitations, whether it’s fixing up urban warehouse districts or renovating old rural downtowns," he (Richard Florida) wrote in an e-mail message. "There’s no reason this project can’t work, so long as people on all sides become genuinely involved in the town’s social and cultural life."

New patterns emerging – Missoula art gallery owners say changing tastes and globalization are making business tough in an ever-evolving market

Artists face increasing pressure from two directions, she believes. On the one hand, more and more local artists and craftspeople are competing for the limited dollars available in the market. On the other hand, globalization has brought foreign-made crafts into the market, often at a fraction of the price of locally made products.

Montana Natural History Center January 2005 Newsletter

Have you ever wanted to be a better Naturalist?

Nurturing Creative Economy Key to Growth in Vermont

A key observation of the report’s findings is strengthening the creative sector will take a long-term and incremental effort, but pressing needs must be addressed in order to assure its future competitiveness.

Missoula Cultural Council – news and upcoming events for the week of December 13, 2004

In Missoula… First Night Missoula is preparing for the eleventh annual New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts. This year the event is produced by the Missoula Cultural Council. First Night 2005 will showcase over…

"The Gift" is available to brighten your Holidays

"The Gift" was created by a Missoula artist who did it for its pure joy and wishes to remain anonomyous. We hope that this is the first in a series of "Gifts" to Montana and the World.

Missoula Cultural Council – Some news and upcoming events for the week of December 6, 2004

Missoula Business Committee for the Arts