Mar 28, 2024
The Americans for the Arts’ Board of Directors announces the organization's next phase of transformation as it focuses on its service to the arts and culture sector.
Stimulating Local, State, and Federal Advocacy for the Arts
Action-Oriented Research to Make a Case for the Arts
Building Stronger Communities Through the Arts One Person at a Time
Forging Strategic Alliances that Propel the Arts Forward as a Solution
Offering Programs and Initiatives to Help You in Your Work as an Arts Leader
Focusing in on Topics of Interest to Provide Facts and Links to Resources
Shining the Spotlight on Arts Programs and Advocacy Work in States Across America
Fourteen local organizations, from Alaska to Alabama, are set to lead thought-provoking programs that advance a multiracial democracy throughout the week of September 27 to October 5, 2024.
(WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024)—The Board of Directors of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announce that beginning June 1, Suzy Delvalle and Jamie Bennett will serve as Interim Co-CEOs while a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is underway. Both Ms. Delvalle and Mr. Bennett have extensive experience and proven track records of leadership in the arts & culture fields.
On May 14, Americans for the Arts’ President and CEO Nolen Bivens submitted written testimony supporting increased federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
[WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2024]—Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and Anacostia BID (ABID) announced a new strategic awareness partnership to further develop and support the District of Columbia’s Art to Go-Go Arts & Culture District, in Historic Anacostia within Ward 8, with a focus on awareness, access for artists, development, education, world-class activations and initiatives, innovation and collaboration opportunities, and infrastructure beautification with art at its core.
Americans for the Arts serves, advances, and leads the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America. Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.