In 2020, orchestras around the world had planned celebrations in honor of composer Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Then the pandemic hit and the arts world shut down. Yet, as much as it was possible, orchestras still found ways both big and small to celebrate Beethoven.
Read MoreI suspect many of us in the arts and creative community will not be sorry to see the end of 2020. As a colleague recently remarked ever optimistically, “2020 was a very special year”. Special indeed!
Read MoreOn behalf of Arts4NH and the entire arts and creativity sector in the State of New Hampshire, thank you for your support and efforts for our members during these challenging times.
Read MoreArts4NH is the leading membership based organization in New Hampshire to advocate for public support for the arts and arts education as integral to a robust economy and a skilled and creative workforce…
Read MoreMost adults stop singing sometime in elementary school. As a voice teacher, singer, and conductor of choirs, I want to reassure you that everyone can sing. EVERYONE. In over thirty years of teaching, I have heard many people tell me that they couldn’t sing, but in all that time, only one of them actually couldn’t sing.
Read MoreArts4NH is the leading state-wide voice for arts and creativity. As a result of our efforts, every citizen recognizes the essential value of the arts and culture to NH’s economic, educational and social well-being.
Read MoreThings are shut down right now. And, for the cultural economy, that is a harsh blow. The arts — expression and application of creative skill and imagination, are the building blocks of our history and culture.
Read MoreSince the beginning of recorded history, art and science have been intrinsically linked. Arts and cultural evolution synchronize with the advancement of scientific discovery and innovation. Without one the other languishes.
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While it may feel like politicians from each side of the aisle do not agree on much these days, look again. It did not generate headlines, but New Hampshire’s political leaders recently agreed to significantly increase funding for the arts in the Granite State.
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The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts had a very busy fall! In addition to closing out the grant year and all of our ongoing work in arts education, arts in health, creative communities and traditional arts, we organized and hosted two large events: the Governor’s Arts Awards and Culturally Responsive Leadership
Read MoreAn art exhibition at the Currier Museum of Art helps us understand the connection between tourism, the arts, and New Hampshire’s economy. Read more.
Read MoreNonprofit arts and culture organizations contribute over $53 million annually to the NH’s economy, and audiences contribute another $62 million. Learn More.
Read MoreLearn how artists and arts organizations improve New Hampshire’s economy. Nonprofit arts and culture generated $115 million in economic activity in 2010.
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