While the overall U.S. economy seems to be stuck in neutral, one bright spot is that charitable giving to the arts is up 5 percent more than last year. It's good news, but a new study cautions that much of that support serves audiences that are wealthier and whiter than the country as a whole.
In the digital age, writes commentator Dave Pell, it seems all we do is sell ourselves. Look how great my marriage is! Or my awesome workout! But this is leaving us overwhelmed.