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Janet Sackman Leads Virginia Slims Protest

1992- Janet Sackman Leads Virginia Slims Protest wm.pdf
An article in The Associated Press. The article includes Janet Sackman leading the protest of Virginia Slims sponsorship of women's tennis.

Tobacco's Imprimatur Is Less Bold, but Still on Cultural Events

Tobacco's Imprimatur Is Less Bold, but Still on Cultural Events Article, Peter Applebome, New York Times June 21, 1999 (2 pages).pdf
An article in The New York Times reporting that  tobacco company sponsorship of the arts will continue in spite of new restrictions on certain forms of cigarette advertising.

Met Museum Spurns Family Tied to Opiods

2019-05-16 - The New York Times - Met Museum Spurns Family Tied to Opioids (2 pages).pdf
An article in The New York Times reporting on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's deciison to reject future monetary donations from members of the Sackler family, who own the company Purdue Pharma that has been implicated in fomenting the prescription…

End of an Era in Arts Funding

2007-10-09 - The New York Times - Editorial - End of an Era in Arts Funding.pdf
An editorial in The New York Times about the mixed legacy of Altria's long support of the city's art museums and cultural organizations on the one hand, and the source of the company's profits--the marketing of a lethal, addictive product--on the…

As a Corporation Leaves Town, Grants for the Arts Go With It

2007-10-08 - The New York Times - As a Corporation Leaves Town, Grants for the Arts Go With It, Article, Andrew Martin (2 pages).pdf
An article in The New York Times reporting on Altria's relocation to Richmond, Virginia and the resultant phasing out by the company of its funding of the arts in New York City.

As Corporate Support Shifts Its Focus, Art Organizations Are Adjusting

2007-02-21 - The New York Times - Robin Pegrebin - As Corporate Support Shifts Its Focus, Arts Organizations Are Adjusting (2 pages).pdf
An article in The New York Times reporting on the changing landscape of corporate financing of the arts as tobacco sponsor Altria prepares to leave New York City.

Giving Back: Firms Funding Arts Seek a Return

2007-02-09 - Wall Street Journal - Column - Robert J. Hughes - Giving Back Firms Funding Arts Seek a Return.pdf
An article from The Wall Street Journal reporting on companies looking to benefit from funding the arts.

Giving Back: When Corporate Donors Split

2007-01-12 - Wall Street Journal - Column - Kelly Crow - Giving Back When Corporate Donors Split, Column.pdf
A column in The Wall Street Journal about the impact on museums in New york City of the phasing out of funding of the arts by Altria.

Tobacco Firm Will Slash Its Arts Funding

2007-01-10 -  The New York Sun - Kate Taylor - Tobacco Firm Will Slash Its Arts Funding.pdf
An article in The New York Sun reporting on Altria's cutting of funds to art museums and cultural organizations in New York City.

With Altria Leaving, Whitney Loses Branch

2007 -10-12 - The New York Times - With Altria Leaving, Whitney Loses Branch,  Article.pdf
An article in The New York Times reporting on the closure of the Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria in the aftermath of Altria's relocation of its headquarters from New York City to Richmond, Virginia.