The pARTnership Movement Announcing the 2014 BCA Leadership Award and Hall of Fame Honorees
Americans for the Arts and the Business Committee for the Arts (BCA) Executive Board are pleased to announce this year's BCA Leadership Award and Hall of Fame honorees. Frederic C. Hamilton, chairman of Denver-based Hamilton Oil Companies LLC and chairman emeritus of the Denver Art Museum, will receive the 2014 BCA Leadership Award. Hamilton recently bequeathed a gift of 22 paintings worth more than $100 million to the Denver Arts Museum. In addition, Deere & Company will receive induction into the BCA Hall of Fame. Deere administers grants, marketing and advertising support, as well as in-kind assistance and employee volunteer hours to arts organizations in its operating communities. Deere was a past BCA 10 honoree in 2005. Samuel R. Allen, CEO of Deere & Company, will accept the award on the company's behalf. Both awards will be celebrated at the BCA 10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts in America Gala on October 1, 2014 in New York City. The full 2014 BCA 10 honoree slate will be announced in June. Read more at the pARTnership Movement. |  |
National Air and Space Museum Soars with a Gift from Boeing
Boeing recently announced a gift of $30 million to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum to renovate and expand its main exhibition hall on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The two-year renovation plan will be completed in time for the museum’s 40th anniversary in 2016, which is also the aerospace company’s 100th anniversary. Read more at the pARTnership Movement, and view the following video entitled, "Inspiring the Next Generation," which details Boeing's partnership with the National Air and Space Museum and how the company is educating and inspiring the next generation to become the air and space visionaries of the future. 
Energy Companies Help Fuel the Houston Arts Scene
Houston-based energy companies Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and others have helped to establish the city's biggest arts organizations and the major foundations that still support them. ExxonMobil and Chevron, for example, encourage employees to volunteer and donate as individuals by offering matching grants, while Shell sponsors the free admission and extended hours on Thursdays at the Museum of Fine Arts. Regardless of the partnership, it is clear that the vibrant arts scene in Houston is being "fueled" by a few friendly energy giants. Visit The Houston Chronicle read the full article.  How Do You pARTner?
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Private Sector Network Cincinnati’s ArtsWave Raises More Than $12 Million in Support of the Arts
Cincinnati-based ArtsWave, one of the nation’s oldest united arts funds, recently announced the completion of its 2014 campaign with contributions totaling more than $12 million. This campaign marks the final year with CEO Mary McCullough-Hudson at the helm, as she plans to retire in August. During her 20 years of leadership, McCullough-Hudson doubled the campaign from $6 million to $12 million. Read more at the pARTnership Movement. Louisville's Fund for the Arts Announces New President & CEO
 The Fund for the Arts, Louisville’s united arts fund, has announced that Christen Boone will replace Barbara Sexton Smith as President & CEO upon her August 31 retirement date. Boone currently serves as Director of the Greater Louisville Project, which acts as a catalyst for action in the community by providing and analyzing research data centered on education, jobs, and quality of life. She is an expert fundraiser, having generated $13.5 million for the Actor’s Theatre of Louisville’s capital/endowment campaign while serving as the organization’s Director of Development. Read more at the pARTnership Movement. Americans for the Arts Announces the 2014 Arts Leadership Awards Recipients
Americans for the Arts is pleased to announce that Robert Bush will receive this year’s Selina Roberts Ottum Award for Arts Leadership, and Jim Clark will be the recipient of this year’s Michael Newton Award, given for outstanding achievements in fundraising. Robert is the President of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. With more than 30 years of experience in local arts management, he is a nationally known consultant in the areas of fundraising, arts education, organizational development, and strategic planning for arts organizations. Prior to joining ASC, Robert was the president and CEO of United Arts, Raleigh, NC and Arts United in Fort Wayne, IN, and he is a former member of both the Governing and National Policy Boards of Americans for the Arts. Jim is the President & CEO of LexArts, a united arts fund and arts council. In addition to raising more than $1 million annually, Jim has developed the city’s public art program and forged partnerships with both the private and public sectors to generate new opportunities for the region’s artists. Please join us in celebrating both Robert’s and Jim's achievements in Nashville on June 13 at our 2014 Annual Convention.
Facts and Figures Why Corporate Philanthropy Is a Key to Employee Engagement
When companies give back to local nonprofit organizations and charities, employees can see support for causes close to their hearts, such as the arts. Programs that include charitable matching gifts, or allow employees to volunteer with local nonprofit organizations and earn grant money for said charities, go a long way with employees who are interested in making a difference. According to Charity Navigator, nearly 72 percent of all charitable giving in 2012 came from individuals—this totals $223 billion and exemplifies the interest of individuals in contributing to their favorite causes and the ones they hold dear to their hearts. When employers offer these types of programs, an employee’s donation can literally be doubled. These individuals will donate whether or not their employers offer programs like these, but when available, donors will be happy to take advantage them. Read more at Triple Pundit. Take Note WEBINAR SERIES: Board Training Week
Wednesday, May 21 to Friday, May 23, 2014: All Webinars at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
How can you create a more dynamic and effective board/commission? Join us for Board Training Webinar Week from May 21–23. These 45 minute webinars will feature ways to attract and keep young and diverse board members, how to draw board members from the business community, and new board evaluation measurements. Speakers include Kristen Romans of ABC Chicago, who will lead attendees through the crucial steps that need to be taken to ensure a productive search and placement process for a Board of Directors, and Barbara Sexton Smith, who will discuss Fund for the Arts’ NeXt! Leadership Development Program, which works with businesses in Louisville, KY to engage young professionals with the goal of preparing the next generation of volunteer leaders in the arts and cultural sector. For more information and to register, visit Americans for the Arts Webinars.  Register for the 2014 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
June 13–15, Nashville, TN
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention is an opportunity to learn from, be inspired by, and get support from arts professionals from across the country. Nashville is the place for this year’s inspiration, and we guarantee you’ll be inspired! You won’t want to miss our opening reception at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Friday evening, and on Saturday, Vice President and Artistic Director of Arts Brookfield Debra Simon will speak on innovative corporate partnerships. To see the full schedule and register for the Convention, please visit our 2014 Annual Convention page.
2014 Annual Vans Custom Culture Competition Continues
Every year, Vans invites high school art classes from across the nation to enter its Custom Culture Competition for a chance to win money for their art programs. This year’s contest is well under way but it’s not too late to participate! Vans Custom Culture has announced the top 50 semi-finalists of the competition and has opened up the judging process to the public. Online voting will determine the top five finalists who will travel to New York City for the Vans Custom Culture final event in June 2014. Vote for your favorite shoes at vans.com/customculture from now until May 12! Speaking from Experience  | “At Humana, supporting the arts is a fundamental part of our culture. We recognize that vibrant arts organizations make our communities better places to live, work, and raise a family. It also helps Humana recruit and retain top-notch talent. I’m proud of Humana’s long-standing support of the arts, including the thousands of Humana associates who donate their resources to this cause” -Michael B. McCallister, Chairman, Humana Inc.,
2013 BCA Leadership Award Honoree |
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