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[California]

This really belongs under "funding issues in the arts."

Recently, it was announced that Baryshnikov had donated a painting for auction, with proceeds to the BAC to support new programming. It was expected to bring $300,000-$500,000:
http://artsbeat.blog...of-its-founder/

Today it is being reported that it sold for $746,500 to a private German collector. I'll take that as great news for next year's BAC budget for new programs.
http://news.yahoo.co...kov_arts_center

[bart]

I like Baryshnikov's statement:

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It’s using old art to generate new art.