arts funding

A Conversation With New Director Of WSU's Ulrich Museum

Briana O’Higgins — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:51:00 +0000

Bob Workman was named director of the Ulrich Museum in November of last year. He has a strong arts and museum administration background that started at the Ulrich back when he was a student at Wichita State University in the late 1970s.

“This is the place that really launched my art career, so when the opportunity presented itself to return to Wichita and lead the Ulrich to its next phase of growth I was very excited to have that chance,” says Workman.

What New Funding Means For Kansas Arts Orgs (For Now)

Briana O’Higgins — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000

The new agency formed to fill the gap in Kansas arts funding began it’s first round of grant opportunities this week, but the grants are very different from those that were offered through the now defunct Kansas Arts Commission.

New Kansas Arts Agency To Hold Public Meetings

Briana O’Higgins — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:19:21 +0000

The agency that was formed by the 2012 Kansas legislature to replace the Kansas Arts Commission is holding a series of public input meetings.

The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (CAIC) seeks public input to guide future activities and to help draft a strategic plan for FY 2014 that starts July 1.

The CIAC was awarded $700,000 for operations and grants in fiscal year 2013. It was the first time that state funding was available for Kansas arts agencies since Gov. Sam Brownback fired the staff of the Kansas Arts Commission and vetoed arts funding in 2011.

Top Morning News 2.25.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:51:07 +0000

Wichita officials say the roads will likely be more hazardous with this second storm; Gov. Brownback extends state of emergency declaration to include new storm; Some area schools and universities are closed.

Wichita Officials: Get Ready For Storm, Round Two

City of Wichita officials are urging residents to stay off the roads and prepare for another round of heavy snowfall.

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Weather Closes Area Schools, Universities and Businesses

New Kansas Arts Commission Accepting Grant Proposals

Briana O’Higgins — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:52:22 +0000

The new state-run arts commission announced funding opportunities for Kansas arts agencies Tuesday.

The 7-month-old Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission was created in response to the backlash over Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of arts funding in 2011. The new programs require grant seekers to propose projects that create jobs and grow the Kansas economy.

Top Morning News 2.08.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:34:33 +0000

Series of gun law bills proposed in Kansas House; Pitt State students oppose concealed carry on campus; New Kansas arts agency accepting grant applications; Gov requests hold on school funding suit.

Bill Would Bar Enforcement Of Federal Gun Laws In Kansas

State Lawmakers are considering a series of bills aimed at protecting gun rights.

One measure would ban local governments from passing laws that restrict the open carry of firearms.

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4 Ways Arts Funding In Kansas Has Changed

Briana O’Higgins — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:39:33 +0000

In 2011, Kansas became the first state in history to completely eliminate funding for the arts.

That resulted in the loss of more than $1 million in matching funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and other organizations. And, severely impacted hundreds of Kansas arts organizations.

Art: A New Era In Wichita

Lindsey Herkommer — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Looks like we’ve survived another apocalypse!

New State Arts Agency Presents Strategic Plan, Hopes To Restore Federal Funds

Briana O’Higgins — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:59:03 +0000

Leaders in the Wichita arts community Wednesday met with the director of the newly formed Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission to talk about the organization's strategic plan.

The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission is the organization formed by the state in the 2012 legislative session in response to the fallout after Gov. Sam Brownback vetoed all arts funding in 2011.

Top Morning News 12.06.12

Briana O’Higgins — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:36:09 +0000

New state arts agency presents strategic plan; Pompeo to talk to reporters about 'Fiscal Cliff'; Medicare open enrollment ends Friday; Hawker Beechcraft close to exiting bankruptcy.

New State Arts Agency Presents Strategic Plan, Hopes To Restore Federal Funds

Leaders in the Wichita arts community yesterday met with the director of the newly formed Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, to talk about the organization's strategic plan.