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Janet Sackman Leads Virginia Slims Protest
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
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
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
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…
Tags: 2007, Altria Group, Art, Philip Morris, Sponsorship, The New York Times
As a Corporation Leaves Town, Grants for the Arts Go With It
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
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
An article from The Wall Street Journal reporting on companies looking to benefit from funding the arts.
Tags: 2007, Art, Robert J. Hughes, Sponsorship, Wall Street Journal
Giving Back: When Corporate Donors Split
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
An article in The New York Sun reporting on Altria's cutting of funds to art museums and cultural organizations in New York City.
Tags: 2007, Altria Group, Art, Kate Taylor, New York City, Sponsorship, The New York Sun
With Altria Leaving, Whitney Loses Branch
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.