Those involved in the arts and crafts field are concerned about the decrease in funding during this economic slowdown.  Many museums, galleries, arts societies and individual artisans are helped with government, corporate and private funding. However, much of this is becoming less or non-existent these days.
Some museums and societies are drawing upon reserve funds (if they have them).  Employees are being laid off.  Grants to individuals are ceasing or decreasing in amount.
One fabric artist has said, “No matter what, I’m continuing with my art.”
How is the decrease in funding affecting your organization…and you personally?  What do you see as solutions?
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President Obama has called for a $500,000 cap on the salaries of corporate employees if the business uses bail out money. 
 Will this mean eventually there will be a cap on the income quilters and craftspeople can earn in their businesses if they accept government grants?  (Government grants aren’t necessarily bail out money, but they are government issued funds.)
Many artisans and writers accept grants for furthering their work.  These usually have guidelines or requirements for qualifying.  However, as far as I know, no cap on what the person(s) can earn in their business or as an individual has been instituted.
Is the capping of salaries in …read more