Tag Archives: Visual arts

Library Photo of the Month–May 2015

Posted on May 1, 2015 by cbecker53

This month’s library photos of the month are of the Nashville (TN) Public Library. The above is an interior shot. Isn’t it pretty? I was impressed with this signage in the Gallery, a space for displaying public art.

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The Arts in Libraries

Posted on September 26, 2014 by cbecker53

To me, libraries, perhaps especially public libraries, are natural spaces for the arts, and it is natural for libraries to partner with artists, whether performing or visual artists. This article (Huffington Post) showcases 5 ways libraries cultivate community art.  Perhaps … Continue reading →

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A Case for Taxpayer Support of the Arts

Posted on December 20, 2012 by cbecker53

Here is an excellent piece on a case for taxpayer support of the arts. A prevailing viewpoint is that public funds should be dedicated primarily to costs related to the maintenance and improvement of a region’s infrastructure – roads, bridges, … Continue reading →

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