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Appeal - Artists Under Attack |
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| Published on 7/24/2007 |
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| By Stephen M. Apatow |
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Dear Friends and Colleagues:
We are in the midst of a destructive attack on artists in the music industry who have been provided an opportunity to share their music via mediums such as internet radio. One of the latest victims includes Artistopia Music: a leader in online artist development for music artists, musicians, songwriters, and industry professionals.
According to United States Artists (www.unitedstatesartists.org), the study "Investing in Creativity: A Study of the Support Structure for U.S. Artists" was funded by 36 of the nation’s leading foundations. This critical research describes artists as a significant part of the American workforce and as important contributors to the health and economic well-being of our society. The findings of the study confirmed the need for an organization like USA:
• While 96% of Americans value art in their communities and lives only 27% value artists.
• Although many artists enjoy success in commercial markets, significant numbers of America’s artists live on the economic margins of society with inadequate support systems.
• Needs that include employment and health insurance, live/work space, access to equipment and materials continue to be unmet for many.
• Training and professional development, connections to other artists and art experts, as well as market stimulation and access are required for success.
• Finally, access to and information about awards and grant programs was found to be critical to artists’ survival.
Recently, musicians across the globe have united in an effort of utilize their talents and abilities as a vehicle to "a bridge for unmet needs to untapped resources," through optimization of (1) Problem solving and analysis, (2) Development of effective communication networks that reach key decision makers in appropriate demographics and (3) real time communication capability to support dialogue, consensus building and action.
Please join us in this effort to support the mission objectives outlined by the National Endowment for the Arts:
"to support excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education, where artistic excellence is celebrated, supported, and available to all Americans."
Reference:
1. Stephen Michael Apatow: Arts Integration - Save Our Selves - Live Earth Triggers a Global Frenzy. http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb538481.htm
2. Arts Integration into Education: Music Serves as a Bridge to Peace. http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532618.htm
Be creative, live for others, serve as a bridge, impact,
Stephen Michael Apatow
http://www.myspace.com/apatow
http://www.artistopia.com/StephenMichaelApatow
Media Communication: MySpace Bulletin Board, 23 July 2007. |
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