Well, I certainly don't expect Mr. Kaiser to have all the answers.  He is, after all, human (and I've met him, so I know for sure!).  If he claimed to have the answers to all of life's questions I daresay he would be criticized for being TOO confident in such a shaky time for the arts.  I know I'd wonder what he knew that I didn't...

I'm still a student of arts management, but the current global situation makes me think that the world needs the arts more than ever - as an escape from the stresses of the economic system, an alternative to the acquisition of more material goods as entertainment, and perhaps most importantly, as a voice of reason when pundits are blaring their sirens from all directions.

Arts managers need to understand that there will be budget cuts across the board - just because we are not for profit doesn't mean that we are immune to the fluctuations of the market.  I would hope that this community not only offers ideas for minimizing losses and improving the situation, but also provides support for those who keep trying despite losses.