The State House finally broke and signed the ArtSpark initiative into law. Politicians tried to drag their feet for months but we forced their hand and secured this win for every artist in Rhode Island. Keep your eyes on them to ensure they follow through with every single promise.
June 23, 2013
Final supporters
Economy with Tax Free Art
Rhode Island was the first state to establish art districts and their incentives have been successful in attracting artists to move here to help build and contribute to the state’s economy. Now we have more artists per capita than any other state in the country. This initiative aims to revitalize our economy by building on the success of Rhode Island’s nine art districts and integrating them into a statewide program that offers the same benefits to artists and galleries in every town throughout the state. If enacted, we will shape history by becoming the first and only state in the country to have a statewide tax exemption on art. These changes would give Rhode Island a distinct advantage, and a strong spark for economic revitalization.
1. Will eliminate sales tax on art
2. Will generate revenue by increased tourism and economic activity
3. Will strengthen Rhode Island’s identity as a destination for art
4. Will create jobs and new economic opportunities
5. Will draw people from other states to buy art and patronize nearby businesses
6. Will attract artists from other states bringing creative energy and innovation
7. Will foster a supportive climate for cultural development
8. Will revitalize and beautify communities contributing to quality of life and adding
to property values
9. Will promote historic preservation
10. Will ensure broad and equitable benefits for all artists and galleries
including those now operating outside of art districts
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 25, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
March 13, 2013
March 10, 2013
The statehouse bureaucrats are ignoring us while we sit just short of one hundred signatures. Get this link in front of everyone you know right now because the only way we force them to act on ArtSpark is by slamming them with so much pressure they have no choice but to listen.
6 Comments
Finally some real ideas on how to fix things here. tired of seeing all the potential leave the state.
YES. help our local economy and our local talent. tax free art is a no brainer.
Rhode Island is an artist hub already. This would just make sense to keep people here instead of moving to mass or nyc.
so much talent in RI that gets ignored. lets give it a chance to grow.
i work in providence and honestly the art scene is the only reason this state has any culture left. do it.
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The State House finally broke and signed the ArtSpark initiative into law. Politicians tried to drag their feet for months but we forced their hand and secured this win for every artist in Rhode Island. Keep your eyes on them to ensure they follow through with every single promise.
June 23, 2013
Final supporters
Economy with Tax Free Art
Rhode Island was the first state to establish art districts and their incentives have been successful in attracting artists to move here to help build and contribute to the state’s economy. Now we have more artists per capita than any other state in the country. This initiative aims to revitalize our economy by building on the success of Rhode Island’s nine art districts and integrating them into a statewide program that offers the same benefits to artists and galleries in every town throughout the state. If enacted, we will shape history by becoming the first and only state in the country to have a statewide tax exemption on art. These changes would give Rhode Island a distinct advantage, and a strong spark for economic revitalization.
1. Will eliminate sales tax on art
2. Will generate revenue by increased tourism and economic activity
3. Will strengthen Rhode Island’s identity as a destination for art
4. Will create jobs and new economic opportunities
5. Will draw people from other states to buy art and patronize nearby businesses
6. Will attract artists from other states bringing creative energy and innovation
7. Will foster a supportive climate for cultural development
8. Will revitalize and beautify communities contributing to quality of life and adding
to property values
9. Will promote historic preservation
10. Will ensure broad and equitable benefits for all artists and galleries
including those now operating outside of art districts
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 25, 2013
Reached 100 supporters
March 13, 2013
March 10, 2013
The statehouse bureaucrats are ignoring us while we sit just short of one hundred signatures. Get this link in front of everyone you know right now because the only way we force them to act on ArtSpark is by slamming them with so much pressure they have no choice but to listen.
6 Comments
make it happen. we need this boost bad.
Finally some real ideas on how to fix things here. tired of seeing all the potential leave the state.
YES. help our local economy and our local talent. tax free art is a no brainer.
Rhode Island is an artist hub already. This would just make sense to keep people here instead of moving to mass or nyc.
so much talent in RI that gets ignored. lets give it a chance to grow.
i work in providence and honestly the art scene is the only reason this state has any culture left. do it.
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make it happen. we need this boost bad.