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Arts Mobilization Center

Mar 01, 2017

Americans for the Arts is committed to providing information on top issues affecting the arts today. Visit our Arts Mobilization Center to find tools, resources, and information to help make your case for the arts and arts education, plus ways you can take action today.

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Annual Convention June 16-18

Jun 02, 2017

The Americans for the Arts 2017 Annual Convention is heading to San Francisco for the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love! Join your fellow arts leaders and professionals for the arts networking event of the year, plus preconferences on public art and racial equity, ARTventure tours and more. Online registration is closed, but there's still a chance to register on site during Convention.

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Arts & Economic Prosperity

May 01, 2017

Americans for the Arts releases the fifth Arts Economic & Prosperity Study on June 17. With data from 341 partners, it will be the most comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry ever conducted. Preorder your copies of brochures, summary reports, and slide rules today!

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Member Benefit: Briefing Calls

May 19, 2017

Members: have you participated in our member briefing series yet? Each 30 minute call focuses on a specific issue statement, topic area, or program update and gives you direct access to information and advice from senior staff experts. Member briefings are an exclusive benefit of your Americans for the Arts membership—take advantage and join us for the next one!

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Jun 01, 2017
What Keeps Your Mayor Up at Night: Your Mayor’s Priorities Explained

Mayors are on the front line of government. If there is a pothole, constituents don’t call the White House or the Governor’s Mansion; they call City Hall. In other words, the buck stops with mayors to provide services to the residents of their cities. So, what do mayors prioritize...

May 25, 2017
From Blues to the “Peanutcracker,” Government Support for the Arts Helps Create Access for All

Something a bit unexpected and wonderful happened on May 4. Seven months late and spanning two administrations, Congress approved a $1.1 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that will fund the federal government for the rest of Fiscal Year 2017. This bill not only meant that the...

May 25, 2017
Driving Workforce Engagement Through the Arts

The Arts & Business Council of New York (ABC/NY) develops creative partnerships between the arts and business communities in New York that both enhance the business skills of...

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May 18, 2017
Vans Custom Culture Announces Finalists for $50,000 Arts Education Prize

Americans for the Arts, a partner of the Vans Custom Culture program, is proud to announce the finalist high schools selected for the eighth Vans Custom Culture competition. The annual contest challenges students to create unique designs of the shoe company's sneakers.

May 15, 2017
Driving Workforce Enagement Through the Arts

ABC/NY’s spring panel and networking reception brought together cross-sector experts to discuss how the arts and intentionally-designed spaces can build competitive advantage and address core retention, engagement, and creativity challenges in the workplace.

May 09, 2017
Conversations and pARTnerships Lead to NYC Music Month

What can happen when a creative industry is supported by business, city agency, university and more? A full-on revolution. And that’s just what’s happening in New York City in June.

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May 26, 2017
How a $25,000 NEA grant became a springboard for change in a rural Minnesota community

A grant of $25,000 was able to effect visible change in Fergus Falls, a small rural community in

May 17, 2017
Protecting Arts Funding Vital to our Communities

Tom Werder Executive Director Morris Arts and Allison Larena President and CEO Mayo Performing Ar

May 17, 2017
Don't Discount the Powerful Impact of Arts and Culture

Andy Vick contribued this piece to the Colorado Springs Gazette.

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    2016 BCA 10: Aetna Inc., 2016 BCA Hall of Fame Award

    The Hall of Fame Award, selected by the BCA Executive Board, recognizes companies for their exceptional leadership, vision and long-term commitment to supporting the arts.

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    2016 BCA 10: Badger Meter, 2016 BCA 10 Honoree

    Every year, Americans for the Arts, through its Business Committee for the Arts program, recognizes 10 businesses of all sizes for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enriches the workplace and the community.

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    The Leadership Award was established by the Business Committee for the Arts to recognize individuals whose vision, commitment and leadership champion the arts. 

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    Nancy Hanks Lecture 2016: Robert Lynch

    Americans for the Arts presents the 29th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Theater of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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    Nancy Hanks Lecture 2016: John Maeda

    Americans for the Arts presents the 29th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Theater of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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    2015 BCA 10: Richard Davis Accepts BCA 10 Honoree Award for U.S. Bank

    For more than 150 years, U.S. Bank has provided funds to help organizations throughout the United States build audiences for the arts, particularly among underserved communities.

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    2015 BCA 10: Jorge Pérez Accepts the 2015 BCA Leadership Award

    The Leadership Award was established by the Business Committee for the Arts to recognize individuals whose vision, commitment and leadership champion the arts.

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    Advocate for the Arts in DC - March 7-8, 2016. Register Today!

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Americans for the Arts is committed to providing information on top issues affecting the arts today.

Thank you for supporting the arts. In our Arts Mobilization Center you will find tools, resources, and information to help make your case for the arts and arts education as well as ways you can take action today.  

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As a Co-Founder of Arts @ Large, I have attended numerous Americans for the Arts conferences where my national network has grown. The opportunity to meet leaders in arts education from across the country provides current and valuable advice that has helped shape the way I approach my work. Arts @ Large also sends two of our staff members (young leaders) to Annual Convention every year!

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