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Elevate your tax strategy with art donations! Learn how contributing art to public organizations or museums can yield substantial tax benefits while enriching cultural heritage. Explore the intersection of art and finance in our latest article. #TaxEfficiency #ArtPhilanthropy #CulturalPreservation https://hubs.li/Q02q0k4q0

Keep in mind that an important step in this process is preparing a USPAP compliant Charitable Gift Appraisal.

When it comes to community engagement, good arts organisations punch way above their weight. I mean the type of engagement services would kill for. Here are some generalisations made from my lived experience of being involved in the community arts sector for many years… 👉Artists are usually really invested in their practice – whether they get paid for it or not, and if part of that practice involves genuine engagement then they are equally invested in that outcome. 👉They work bloody hard – often in cycles which people don’t always see. 👉They are also often interested in the deeper things that matter to us as humans – the ‘soul’ and despite what some funding bodies might think, I know from my years at Milk Crate Theatre that ‘soul’ piece was very, very important to those who were struggling. It’s often overlooked. 👉In complex times, art will ask the hard questions of us, and bring us together to feel our collective spirit. As noted in Jade Lillie and collaborators gloriously titled book "The relationship is the project" - “Community-engaged practice is not an art form. It’s not an add-on. It’s a way of working; a deep collaboration” And yet the funding for it in Australia is staggeringly low. As the recent "Artists as Workers: An economic study of professional artists in Australia" report demonstrated, many artists make their work and live below the poverty line to do so. After being affiliated for a few years, I recently joined the volunteer Executive Committee for Whale Chorus, a local Newcastle-based theatre company. I believe in this company and its vision. Like most arts organisations, it is run on the smell of an oily rag, combined with exceptional skill, passion and commitment. If you want to see what outcomes look like from a tiny, but committed local arts organisation - its role in the local community ecosystem – check out Whale Chorus’ Annual Report. The ratio of size to impact is pretty staggering. If it works for you, please support this important work to continue by going to the website https://whalechorus.com/ and making a tax-deductible donation. Janie Gibson Katerina Skoumbas #localart #placebasedarts #whalechorus

LESS THAN ONE-THIRD of secondary school students are taking ANY arts subject past the age of 14. . . . How can we fill this shameful 'art gap'? Answer: technology and amazing art, delivered by our charity Art In Schools. This week: The Art of Landscapes. Learn more at www.artinschools.org.uk #artinschools #schools #education #arteducation #art #digitalart

"In the early morning hours of a late-winter day in 1990, two men dressed as police officers got into an art museum. They tied up the two guards on duty in the basement and proceeded to grab 13 pieces of art, most notably two Rembrandts and a Vermeer. They left with their loot and were never caught. The value of the stolen art was estimated at $200 million dollars. At the time it was the biggest art heist ever. Despite intense investigations, the case remains unsolved. This isn't the plot of a movie. It's something that happened at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. If you haven't been to this museum, there are two things you should know: 1. You should visit, any chance you get. It's one of the coolest places in Boston. 2. It's different from most museums. More crowded with art from everywhere and from across the centuries. It's almost chaotic, compared to most museums, and that's because Isabella Stewart Gardner, a wealthy art collector, made it that way. On her death she created a $1 million endowment and stipulated that the collection be permanently exhibited without any kind of change. Gardner's stipulation means that when those pieces of art were stolen, museum officials couldn't just rearrange the collection to fill the empty spots. They had to leave empty frames where the pieces had been. It's probably not surprising that those empty frames are the most popular and sought-out things exhibited in the entire amazing museum. There's a reason visitors to the museum love the empty picture frames. They tell a story. A dramatic story that takes no background knowledge to understand and appreciate. I'm telling you this for a reason that impacts fundraisers in a big way: People -- all people, including your donors -- love stories. But they don't love all stories equally. And that means they they may not care about the story you want them to love. They prefer to look at the empty picture frames," Jeff Brooks wrote in his blog. Have you had similar frustrations with your donors? Are you left wondering why are your donors interested in the wrong things? Jeff Brooks addresses these questions and frustrations in his blog: #nonprofit #philanthrophy #notforprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitleadership #fundraising

We share concern about changes to Arts Council England’s policies for regularly-funded organisations – new cautions about activity that is - done by individuals 'in a personal capacity' - 'overtly political or activist' - 'likely to be in breach of your funding agreement' As the Arts Council acknowledges, freedom of expression is essential for a thriving cultural sector in this country. So too is the 'arm's length principle' that ensures public money for the arts is given independently of government, allowing for pluralism and challenge. It has always been part of an artist’s job to question, disturb and be a thorn in the side of established ideas. The UK's tradition of arts funding follows an arms-length principle that is designed to interfere with that vital role as little as possible. The Charity Commission has robustly upheld charities' right to engage in political activity, even where this risks triggering controversy. We hope Arts Council England can do the same for those it funds, and be supported in this by the Government. We all benefit, as do the arts, from a more open and expressive democracy and society.

Did you know that art is a great way to get involved in your local community? Getting involved with the arts at a community level can help to reduce feelings of isolation and anxiety, improving your overall mental health. Here are some of the ways that we think you could get involved with your community through art: 🖌️ Look for classes and workshops offered through community centers, local colleges, art stores, or independent artists. Try a class in painting, pottery, jewelry-making, photography, etc. to explore your creative side. 🖌️ Volunteer at an arts organisation like an art center, theater company, youth project, or museum. 🖌️ Support public arts programs and events in your town like art festivals, mural projects, and outdoor sculpture exhibits. 🖌️ Follow local artists and arts venues on social media to stay in the loop on shows, events, and opportunities. 🖌️ Help fund community art projects through crowdfunding campaigns and donations when possible. Do you have any other ways that you can help to create a sense of community through art? Comment down below 👇 #art # #artandculture #communityart #communityprojects #jointheevolution #changemakers #changemaker #withnotfor

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Sharing your memorabilia Memorabilia can be a great way to connect with others. Here are a few ideas for sharing your memorabilia: Create a family album or scrapbook. This is a great way to share your memories with your family and friends. Display your memorabilia in your home. This is a great way to show off your collection and start conversations with guests. Donate your memorabilia to a museum or historical society. This is a great way to share your memories with the world.