November presents the opportunity, as a country and as individuals, to reflect on our country’s direction and then exert our power of choice through a vote. As of this writing, the Presidential election outcome is unknown, but we know that the arts are a vital part of our local, state, and national economic recovery. The...
The arts and culture industry is a rapidly growing industry in the US. According to the reports from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts, the arts industry contributes about $763.6 billion to the US economy or 4.2 percent of the GDP — thanks to the rise of art...
http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/the-arts-are-in-fairfax/article_f9af88fe-0988-11eb-82e7-dbe5d31bb65b.html The arts are in Fairfax By Dana Stewart / Special to the Fairfax County Times Oct 9, 2020 Fall is underway and most of our life continues to be online. The new normal has us exploring creative endeavors and rethinking our plans. For ArtsFairfax, our annual Arts Awards celebration moves to October 15, 2021,...
COVID-19 is having disastrous financial consequences on the arts sector, an essential part of Fairfax’s local economy. The lasting impact is unknown, but predictors indicate many small nonprofits arts organizations will close their doors, leaving many unemployed and a hole in the culture of our community. The arts community needs immediate financial support, and that...
Fairfax County Launches 2 Relief Funds for Nonprofits & Small Businesses Nonprofits and small businesses are facing an uncertain economic future. Responding to nonprofit and small business community needs, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors created two grant programs to assist nonprofits and small businesses. Using the Federal CARES Act funds, the county established a...
The Arts are in Fairfax By Dana Stewart / Special to the Fairfax County Times May 15, 2020 Fairfax Poet Laureate Announced ArtsFairfax invites the community to celebrate the announcement of Fairfax County’s first poet laureate, Nicole Tong. The Fairfax Poet Laureate is the county’s highest honor awarded to a local poet. Selected through a...
Helen Hayes nominations announced Four local theatres are receiving Helen Hayes Awards for their 2019 artistic work. This year, 18 nominations went to 1st Stage ( second overall in nominations) followed by Creative Cauldron, which won nine, The Hub Theatre, which won three and Next Stop Theatre Company, which won one nomination. Winners will be...
The County’s arts buzz By Dana Stewart / Special to the Fairfax County Times Jan 9, 2020 Updated Jan 9, 2020 2020 Arts Awards nominations are open ArtsFairfax is accepting nominations in the categories of Arts Education, Arts Impact and Arts Philanthropy for the 2020 ArtsFairfax Arts Awards until February 7, 2020. The ninth annual Arts Awards,...
The County’s arts buzz By Dana Stewart / Special to the Fairfax County Times Dec 6, 2019 As the year comes to a close, ArtsFairfax wants to express how fortunate it is to be part of the Fairfax County community. We are thankful for your support for the arts, for how you integrate art into...
By: Dana Stewart The New BOS Speaks on the Arts ARTSFAIRFAX engaged the Board of Supervisor candidates before the election to seek their views and opinions on the arts. As the County grows and changes, the incoming Board of Supervisors reflect on the importance and place of art in our community: “Fairfax County has not...
