Ten Ways Parents Can Get more Art in Their Kids' Lives
- By: Kirkland
- On: 06/02/2008 11:18:11
- In: Coffee Conversations
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Americans for the Arts
- By: wwarren
- On: 06/02/2008 08:27:19
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Americans for the Arts recently announced their new public service announcements that use humor to get the message across that the arts are necessary in our schools. Watch the commercials here http://www.americansforthearts.org/public_awareness/the_ads/001.asp
Not on the Test
- By: wwarren
- On: 05/07/2008 09:34:18
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No Child Leaves Arts Behind...
- By: Kirkland
- On: 05/02/2008 08:38:06
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In the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the arts share an equal billing with reading, math, science and other "core academic subjects". But the reality is...
Arts in Education: Making the Case
- By: Kirkland
- On: 04/15/2008 10:49:45
- In: Coffee Conversations
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Coffee Conversation- March 27, 2008
- By: Anonymous
- On: 04/04/2008 13:36:01
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On March 27, 2008 community members and local art organizations met to discuss the economic impact of the arts on the Decatur community...

Decatur is a Working Class Town!
- By: Anonymous
- On: 03/28/2008 11:19:10
- In: Coffee Conversations
- Comments: 178
Kirkland Fine Arts Center was interested in hearing what you had to say about the arts in Decatur and how they matter to this community. Here's what one person said:
"Decatur is a working class town. Let's avoid the arts and crafts if you want the single men to show up."
How do the arts matter to Decatur's economy?
- By: wwarren
- On: 03/13/2008 10:12:31
- In: Coffee Conversations
- Comments: 2
According to a study by the Americans for the Arts...
Access and Opportunity: Programming for a Diverse Community
- By: wwarren
- On: 03/11/2008 08:29:46
- In: Coffee Conversations
- Comments: 195
On Thursday, February 28, Kirkland Fine Arts Center and the Decatur Area Arts Council held an open discussion on arts programming in our community. Here are some of the comments made during the conversation. What are your thoughts?

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Welcome
- By: wwarren
- On: 03/10/2008 14:12:16
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