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“United We Serve” and the ARTS
June 25, 2009—
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| Watch First Lady Michelle Obama call to service on serve.gov | Americans for the Arts encourages individuals, arts organizations, and artists to get involved in their communities this summer through President Obama’s “United We Serve” volunteer campaign. Taking place from June 22 to September 11 of this year, President and Mrs. Obama’s national service campaign calls on American citizens from all walks of life to volunteer in their communities. The leadership and excitement of this national campaign should generate an unprecedented number of volunteers giving back to their communities.
Americans for the Arts is planning to document many of the powerful stories that will take place this summer to demonstrate how the arts serve communities across the country. We will be collecting photographs, videos, and stories of your experiences and your accomplishments to share with the White House, the media, and your fellow volunteers. Check back to http://serve.artsusa.org soon for uploading instructions and up to date information. In the meantime let's get the dialogue started. Visit the Americans for the Arts blog and share some ways you think you could volunteer for the arts in your community?
Go to http://www.serve.gov to post your volunteer opportunities.
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America's Best Public Art Projects Recognized at Arts Conference
June 20, 2009—Forty of the best public art works in the United States, including projects from 32 cities in 15 states, were recognized at the 2009 Americans for the Arts annual convention held in Seattle from June 18–20. The works were chosen from more than 300 entries across the country.
At the annual Public Art Year in Review conference session on June 20, two independent public art experts—artists Janet Echelman and Mildred Howard—presented their choices for the most exemplary, innovative permanent or temporary public art works created or debuted in 2008. This is the ninth year that Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America, has recognized public art works. The artists and commissioning organizations involved in creating and citing these public art works will receive letters of recognition and congratulations from Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch. Click here to see the 40 public art works selected for the Year in Review. (65KB, pdf)
Click here to read the full press release.
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Six Awarded for Excellence in Arts Leadership
June 18, 2009—Americans for the Arts announced the recipients of the 2009 Leadership Awards today at its annual convention in Seattle. The awards honor individuals and organizations that exhibit outstanding leadership qualities and a demonstrable dedication to the arts and arts advocacy. This year's recipients are:
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Joyce Foundation Renews Support
June 16, 2009—Applications now available. Click here for application materials.
 Americans for the Arts is pleased to announce that Chicago-based Joyce Foundation has renewed its support for Americans for the Arts' Professional Development Fund for Emerging Arts Leaders of Color. A total of five Joyce Fellows from the Great Lakes region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) will be selected to participate in this program.
Fellows will receive stipends of $3,000 to support their attendance at the 2009 National Arts Marketing Project Conference, Arts Advocacy Day 2010, and the 2010 Americans for the Arts Convention. In addition, fellows will have special opportunities to meet field leaders, work alongside mentors, and receive individualized career coaching. An additional 5 fellows will be selected in 2010.
Download application materials and eligibility information here, or for more information contact Stephanie Evans at leadership@artsusa.org or by phone at 202-371-2830 ext 2036.
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Arts Ed Report Card Shows 'Mediocre' Achievement
June 16, 2009—Yesterday, for the first time in 11 years, the federal government released a national report card on achievement in the arts among eighth graders. This long-awaited report finds that since 1997, our nation's students have not made significant progress in developing their skills and knowledge in the arts. The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) in the Arts report is the only continuing, national measure of academic achievement in America's schools.
A nationally representative sample of over 7,900 eighth grade students from public and private schools participated in the NAEP Arts Assessment in 2008. Students were measured on their ability to create and respond to the visual arts; whereas, the study scaled back on music questions and only measured a student's ability to respond and identify music. Unfortunately, theater and dance skills were not assessed at all due to budgetary and data collection constraints, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
As reported today in The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and USAToday, the findings are "mediocre," "lackluster," and "may make America's arts instructors kind of blue." Not a great report card. However, new U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave a strong reaction in support of arts education, "This Arts Report Card should challenge all of us to make K-12 arts programs more available to America's children ...We can and should do better for America's students."
As you may know, Americans for the Arts has been leading a national effort to increase federal funding and to strengthen the role of the arts in the classroom through legislative efforts in Congress. We have published a set of legislative recommendations that calls for changes to the problematic No Child Left Behind Act. Our schools need greater support for arts education - take two minutes to send a message to your Congressional delegation, please visit our E-Advocacy Center. Stay connected to important news and activities to encourage our elected officials to respond to this challenge and do better for America's students by becoming an arts advocate today!
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House Appropriations Subcommittee OKs $15M Increase for NEA
June 11, 2009—The House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which sets the initial funding level for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), approved a $15 million increase for the NEA in its FY 2010 spending bill, setting it on a path towards final House consideration. Currently funded at $155 million, this increase would bring the agency's budget to $170 million.
In a statement, Chairman Norm Dicks (D-WA) referenced the Arts Advocacy Day hearings the subcommittee held as demonstrating that "the endowments are vital for preserving and encouraging America's arts and cultural heritage." On Arts Advocacy Day, Americans for the Arts presented a panel of witnesses before Chairman Dicks' Appropriations Subcommittee calling for a significant increase in funding for the NEA. Watch video from that panel here.
The FY 2010 Interior Appropriations bill will next go to full committee and then to the House floor for final consideration where your help may be needed to defend against floor amendments attempting to cut this increase. Visit the online Arts Action Center to contact your members of Congress.
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What's Your #1 Priority for the NEA Chairman?
May 14, 2009—As many of you heard yesterday, Broadway producer Rocco Landesman was nominated as the next chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
What would be your #1 priority for the newly-nominated NEA Chairman? Share your thoughts on ArtsBlog.
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Arts in America Series: An Introduction
May 21, 2009— Today the University of California Press in association with CORE: and Ovation TV hosted a panel discussion and book signing to consider the issues documented in Bill Ivey's book, Arts, Inc.: How Greed and Neglect Have Destroyed Our Cultural Rights. Gaynor Stachan-Chun, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Ovation TV, moderated the discussion with Mr. Ivey, Agnes Gund and Robert Lynch President and CEO of Americans for the Arts.
The discussion centered on the value of creativity, how we pay for the arts, and what leaders might do to help the arts. As Americans for the Arts reported in February the arts account for 5.7 million jobs in America and produce $166.2 billion dollars in economic impact a year. Rob Bettmann writing for Ovation TV said, "According to the GM website, that company employs just 252,000 - and that's globally - not just in the United States. Why are we not spending more to save arts institutions? Given the many compelling priorities facing the administration such as the economy and Healthcare reform, and the competition for funding, I think public discussion about the arts, arts education and America's cultural system is critical." Listen to the videos of the discussion on YouTube and then join in the discussion on Ovation's Blog.
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Rocco Landesman Nominated to Lead NEA
May 13, 2009— President Barack Obama has nominated Rocco Landesman, president of Jujamcyn Theaters, to serve as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. The White House’s official statement on his nomination noted that “[h]is career has been a hybrid of commercial, philanthropic, and purely artistic engagements.” Americans for the Arts spoke to NPR about the nomination, listen here.
“I am excited to see that President Obama has made a bold choice in selecting Rocco Landesman as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. His nomination represents an important opportunity to advance the mission of the NEA to provide access to the arts for all. As evidenced in his work as a theatrical producer, Landesman has an entrepreneurial spirit that will allow the NEA to spotlight the broad spectrum of the arts in America to the nation and to the world. The nomination also represents President Obama’s continued dedication to bring all of the arts to all Americans, and his understanding of the critical role the arts play in reflecting our shared values and the strength of our diversity and democracy,” said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. Read the full statement.
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2010 Budget Addresses Arts
May 07, 2009—Today the White House released the Obama Administration’s budget recommendations for FY 2010. Included in the budget is $161 million in funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and $38.16 million for Arts in Education program at the Department of Education. Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch issued the following statement:
“As the White House works to jump start the economy and re-prioritize the nation’s domestic spending initiatives, the Administration’s FY 2010 budget proposal to increase support for the National Endowment for the Arts provides another encouraging nod of confidence in the role the arts play in America’s future. The Administration’s request of $161 million would take the NEA to its highest funding level in 15 years and will help continue the upward trend of budgetary growth that Congress established several years ago. In contrast to the previous Administration, this year’s budget includes funding for the Arts in Education program at the Department of Education at $38.16 million. We hope that Congress will build on these initial budget requests to secure even higher funding levels to address the needs of the arts and arts education community.”
Contact your legislator to voice your support for the Obama Administration’s FY 2010 increases in arts and cultural funding here, Arts Action Center.
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ARTS=Jobs Hearing
March 31, 2009—Arts Advocacy Day, Americans for the Arts gathered a panel of acclaimed artists and experts to call on Congress for continuing and additional support and funding for the arts and arts education in America. This hearing, entitled “The Arts = Jobs,” focused on congressional support of strong public policies for the arts, appropriating increased public funding for the arts and supporting arts workers. Josh Groban and Wynton Marsalis were among the artists who testified before a Congressional Committee to champion the benefits of arts and arts education.
Play Your Part!
Add your voice to the growing list of arts advocates across the country by joining the Arts Action Fund.
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Americans for the Arts Releases New Focus
April 23, 2009— For the past two years, Americans for the Arts has been involved in a strategic planning process that enabled us to gather input from more than 6,000 stakeholders through surveys, focus groups, and dialogue. In addition, we worked with AMS Planning & Research to conduct a scan of the arts environment. As the organization prepared to release the results of this work, the current economic crisis shook the nation and the world. The marriage of the organization’s planning outcomes and fiscal realities resulted in a call for a renewed focus on core audiences and the vital programs that serve them.
We are now pleased to present the 2009–2011 Americans for the Arts Strategic Plan. This plan and the following resource and support documents are available online at www.AmericansForTheArts.org/go/strategicplan.
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Charity Event Benefits Americans for the Arts
April 01, 2009— On Thursday, April 16th, Fast Ashley’s Studios in Brooklyn, New York and its fine art printing service IC LAB will present an online auction of contemporary photography entitled “America” to benefit Americans for the Arts.
“America” will include the works of more than 50 masters and emerging talents in contemporary photography available for purchase through an online auction at iGavel. The range of stunning photographic images in “America” not only depicts different aspects of our infinite country, but also celebrate photography as a fine art.
The online auction begins at 7:00 p.m. on April 16th and closes at 1:00 p.m. on April 30th. Online patrons of this nationwide event are encouraged to go to iGavel to view the photographic works beginning on April 16. To place a bid, you must register by clicking the “New Users” link.
All proceeds from the “America” online auction will be generously donated by Fast Ashley’s Studios and IC LAB to Americans for the Arts. Please view the artists who have donated original prints for the “America” event that range from landscape, portrait, documentary, fashion, and still life.
"America" Artists
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Wynton Marsalis Gives Inspiring Nancy Hanks Lecture
April 07, 2009—If an artist sings deep enough, he takes you to the frontiers of your soul.
—Wynton Marsalis, 2009 Nancy Hanks Lecturer
World-renowned trumpeter, composer and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Wynton Marsalis dazzled and inspired his audience with a moving lecture mixed with performance titled The Ballad of the American Arts. The 22nd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts & Public Policy was presented to a capacity crowd at the Kennedy Center on the eve of Arts Advocacy Day. Marsalis’s lecture addressed the essential value of culture in the recalibration of American identity. After two standing ovations Marsalis wrapped up the evening with a lively performance with members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (Chris Crenshaw, trombone; Victor Goines, saxophone; Carlos Henriquez, bass; Ali Jackson, drums; and Dan Nimmer, piano).
For more information please see the Arts Advocacy Day highlights.
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Arts Advocacy Day Highlights
April 03, 2009—Arts Advocacy Day 2009 presented annually by Americans for the Arts and held in conjunction with the Congressional Arts Caucus and 83 national co-sponsors, empowers a broad cross section of America's cultural and civic organization and hundreds of grassroots advocates to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased funding for the arts. This year nearly 500 arts advocates from across the nation met with their representatives on Capitol Hill on March 31, calling on them to support arts-friendly legislation and policies.
A Congressional hearing entitled The Arts = Jobs was the pinnacle of the day’s activities. Hosted by House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior Chair Norm Dicks (D-WA), a distinguished panel called on Congress to support strong public policies for the arts, appropriating increased public funding for the arts, and supporting arts workers. Witnesses included:
- Wynton Marsalis, Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center
- Josh Groban, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter
- Linda Ronstadt, GRAMMY®-Award winning singer
- Jeremy Nowak, President and CEO of The Reinvestment Fund
- Robert L. Lynch, Americans for the Arts President and CEO
For more information please see the Arts Advocacy Day highlights and full press release.
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Arts Advocacy Day Hearing Webcast
March 30, 2009—Americans for the Arts, in conjunction with the Congressional Arts Caucus and 83 national co-sponsors, celebrates Arts Advocacy Day 2009 Tuesday, March 31. More than 500 arts advocates from across the nation will meet with their representatives on Capitol Hill, calling on them to support arts-friendly legislation and policies.
A highlight of the day is a Congressional hearing entitled “The Arts = Jobs” hosted by Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior. Americans for the Arts has assembled a panel of witnesses to testify: Josh Groban, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter; Wynton Marsalis, World-renowned trumpeter, composer, Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center; Linda Ronstadt, GRAMMY®-Award winning vocalist and entertainer; Jeremy Nowak, The Reinvestment Fund, President and CEO; and Robert L. Lynch, Americans for the Arts, President and CEO.
- Stay tuned for video of the hearing.
- Read the official testimony here.
And be sure send your member of Congress a message on Arts Advocacy Day: http://www.capwiz.com/artsusa/home/.
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Peter Donnelly, Arts Champion, Passes Away
March 30, 2009— Americans for the Arts regretfully shares the news that Peter Donnelly, former President and CEO of Seattle's ArtsFund and board member of Americans for the Arts, has died at the age of 70. A champion of the arts in Seattle for 45 years, he lead the city to become one of the country's top cultural centers. Writes the Seattle Times:
Mr. Donnelly played a vital role in the development of not only the city's arts groups but also the infrastructure that supports the arts. He helped develop and headed programs that funded the arts, mentored artists and leaders of arts organizations, and brought together people and ideas.
"I don't think there's anyone who did more for the arts scene in the whole Puget Sound area than Peter Donnelly," said Seattle Opera general director Speight Jenkins.
During Mr. Donnelly's tenure as head of ArtsFund, from 1989 to 2005, the nonprofit that raises money for the arts in Western Washington more than doubled the money it gave each year. It also raised more than $10 million for an endowment fund.
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Arts Leaders Testify at Arts Workforce Hearing
March 26, 2009—Americans for the Arts presented testimony before the House Education and Labor Committee on Thursday, March 26. The Congressional hearing, titled “The Economic and Employment Impact of the Arts and Music Industry” and hosted by committee chairman Rep. George Miller (D-CA), addressed the economic and employment impact of the arts and music industry. Witnesses included: Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts; Michael Spring, Director, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs; and Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Congressional Arts Caucus co-chair
View photos from the hearing.
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Congress Passes $155M for NEA and NEH
March 11, 2009—On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act. The bill includes a significant $10 million increase for both the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, which sets their budgets at $155 million each. The legislation also increases the budget for Arts in Education programs at the Department of Education to $38.16 million; and the Office of Museum Services through the IMLS to $35 million. President Obama will sign the bill into law later this week.
“On the heels of its landmark support for nonprofit arts job recovery in the economic stimulus package, Congress has taken another step forward in restoring full funding to the nation’s cultural agencies. This marks the second consecutive increase in federal grant funds for local and state cultural organizations across the country. We are pleased that Congress is recognizing the cultural, educational, and economic contributions that an investment in the arts brings to communities and states throughout the nation,” said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts.
With federal arts funding secured for this year, Americans for the Arts now looks ahead to appropriations for FY 2010. On March 31, more than 500 grassroots advocates will be on Capitol Hill for Arts Advocacy Day meeting with members of Congress to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts.
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NEA's Economic Stimulus Grant Guidelines
March 03, 2009—The National Endowment for the Arts announced today grant guidelines for the $50 million in recovery funds available for arts groups in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These grants will fund projects that support job preservation in the arts.
Reports the NEA:
The NEA will offer two categories of one-time support based on its existing distribution mechanism of 40 percent to the designated 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies and their six authorized regional arts organizations, and 60 percent awarded through competitive direct grants. These direct grants will be available to nonprofit arts organizations including local arts agencies, statewide assemblies of local arts agencies, arts service organizations, and other arts organizations. Applicants must have received NEA funding in the last four years to be eligible to apply.
Application deadline for state arts agencies and regional arts organizations is March 13, 2009.
Application deadline for nonprofit arts organizations is April 2, 2009.
For more information, visit Arts and Economic Recovery.
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House OKs Second Increase in Federal Grant Funds
February 23, 2009—Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch gave the following statement on the release of the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act:
“On the heels of its landmark support for nonprofit arts job recovery in the economic stimulus bill, Congress has taken another step forward in restoring full funding to the nation’s cultural agencies. The FY09 Omnibus Bill introduced today by the House Appropriations Committee includes a $10 million increase for both the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, setting their annual budgets at $155 million each. This marks the second consecutive increase in federal grant funds for local and state cultural organizations across the country.
“We applaud the committed leadership of House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior Chair Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA). Last April at the 2008 Arts Advocacy Day summit, Americans for the Arts witnesses testified before Chairman Dicks’ subcommittee calling on Congress to restore full funding to the NEA. We are pleased that Congress is recognizing the cultural, educational, and economic contributions that an investment in the arts brings to communities and states throughout the nation. The arts are integral to rebuilding our economy and workforce.”
Congress is set to vote on the bill later this week.
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Arts Recovery Funds Restored
February 13, 2009—Today the House of Representatives voted 246 to 183 to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bill includes $50 million in direct support for arts jobs through the National Endowment for the Arts and language that would have prevented museums, theaters, and arts centers from receiving stimulus funds was removed.
“It was not politics as usual in Washington, as the Congressional conferees’ final version of the bill seized the opportunity to provide much-needed stimulus support for the nation’s creative workforce. The National Endowment for the Arts will distribute $50 million of the stimulus funds to arts projects in all 50 states which specifically preserve jobs in the nonprofit arts sector that have been most hurt by the economic downturn. Additionally, the final version of the stimulus bill further recognized the role the arts play in the overall U.S. economy by removing the Senate ban on state and local governments from using any of the recovery funds to benefit museums, theaters, and art centers,” said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts.
Americans for the Arts will hold a webinar on this topic on Wednesday, February 18 at 2 pm. Free for professional members, it will update arts organizations on the economic stimulus package and other federal sources of arts funding. Click here to register.
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Four Honored for Public Leadership in the Arts
January 23, 2009—Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors presented the 2009 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, actress and arts advocate Kerry Washington, and actor and activist Hill Harper at the Mayors Arts Luncheon on January 19 in Washington, DC. The awards honor elected officials and artists or arts organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the advancement of the arts.
For more information, read the press release.
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Arts Funding Hangs in Balance
February 10, 2009—The Senate passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act with a vote of 61 to 37 today. As the bill heads to Congressional conference, $50 million in recovery funds to be distributed by the National Endowment for the Arts hang in the balance. Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert Lynch said:
"The United States Senate missed an opportunity today to provide much needed stimulus support to the nation’s creative workforce. By not including $50 million in recovery funds to assist nonprofit arts organizations from closing or laying-off more workers, the Senate has failed to respond to the very real economic crisis facing the nonprofit arts industry .... As the bill heads to conference, Congressional leaders and the White House need to recognize that the arts are a legitimate U.S. economic industry and must keep the arts recovery funds in the final version of the legislation. These funds will allow arts organizations—large and small—to play a vital role in reviving their local economy."
 Arts advocates are urged to take action by contacting their member of Congress and writing to their local media. Visit the online Arts Action Center to make your voice heard. Also, advertisements from Americans for the Arts with the title "The Arts = Jobs" are running Washington's top political newspapers—Roll Call, Politico, and The Hill—this week. Click here to view the ads.
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Immediate Action Needed to Keep Arts Funding
February 06, 2009—Your action is needed immediately, as $50 million in federal funds for the arts hangs in the balance. The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 is being considered by Congress today, and a growing number of media reports have portrayed the arts funding included in the House version of the bill negatively. Americans for the Arts is calling on all of our members and arts advocates from around the U.S. to take two minutes to send a short letter to the editor to your local media outlet. We've provided the talking points and we just ask you to customize it to your community.
National Endowment for the Arts funds, on average, leverage $7 in additional support through local, state, and private donations, for every one dollar in federal support. Fifty million in economic stimulus will leverage $350 million of investment in the nonprofit arts, which will help prevent 14,422 jobs from being lost.
- Click here to contact your local media.
- Click here to contact your member of Congress and ask him or her to support arts funding.
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NEA Receives $50 Million in Economic Recovery Bill
January 28, 2009—Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch gave the following statement on the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan by the U.S. House of Representatives:
“Congress marked a new milestone of federal arts support by approving $50 million in recovery funds for the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the economic stimulus bill. These additional funds will allow arts organizations—large and small—to play a vital role in reviving their local economy. The arts are a prime vehicle for job creation and a valued economic distribution mechanism. The country’s more than 4,000 local and state arts agencies have nearly 50 years of proven history as good stewards of our tax dollars and can ensure speedy disbursement to local projects, along with the excellent direct distribution track record of the NEA itself.
“We applaud the leadership of Congressional Arts Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA), and Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-WI), as well as support received from Speaker Pelosi, in keeping the arts alive in the legislation. While the Senate opted not to include the NEA’s $50 million in its version of the bill, we hope Congress can come to a sensible consensus as the bill is prepared for its final vote. The arts are essential to the health and vitality of our communities, and it is fiscally sound policy to invest in our nation's arts infrastructure.”
For more information visit, the press room.
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The Arts and Economic Recommendations
January 13, 2009—Americans for the Arts today released its policy recommendations to President-elect Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress, as they begin consideration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. The nine recommendations detail how existing federal programs, as well as new proposals, can provide critical support to the country’s arts, as well as economic infrastructure. The policy recommendations are available here.
A comprehensive resource guide is also available for arts organizations. The website provides tools and research to assist groups in remaining fiscally healthy in this time of economic uncertainty. More information is available here.
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2009 BCA TEN Call for Nominations
January 13, 2009—
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| Kimberly Lacayo, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation accepting a 2008 award from Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts |
Nominations are open for THE BCA TEN: Best Companies Supporting the Arts in America, the nation’s highest recognition for business involvement in the arts. Sponsored by Business Committee for the Arts, a division of Americans for the Arts, and FORBES Magazine, the honored businesses serve as role models for other companies to follow. To nominate a company, visit www.AmericansForTheArts.org/go/BCA10. Nominations close March 6, 2009. THE BCA TEN–2009 will be announced at a gala event on Thursday, November 19, 2009 in New York City.
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Arts Funding Response and Readiness Kit
January 12, 2009—Americans for the Arts online toolkit continues to be a popular resource to help arts organizations respond effectively in times of crisis. The Arts Funding Response and Readiness Kit provides current information, key messaging, communications and advocacy strategies, and the research you need to make the case for keeping the arts in your community.
In light of the current economic crisis, Americans for the Arts will host a Webinar on December 10, Leadership in Tough Times. Participants will discuss the strategic questions that arts leaders must consider in challenging times—cutting grants, organizations going out of business, talking about the value of the arts during an economic downturn. For more information and to register, visit http://eo2.commpartners.com/users/afta/.
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