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Take Note
Support the Arts through Facebook
Americans for the Arts has partnered with Hyundai and Facebook Causes
on a campaign to raise $25,000. Each time someone joins Hyundai’s
humorous “Cure Compact Crampomitosis” campaign, Americans
for the Arts receives $.50 toward our work. In addition, any donations
made from the Causes page are matched by Hyundai. To join the campaign,
www.facebook.com.
US Bank Art Exhibit Opens at the Kentucky Museum
The US Bank Celebration of the Arts
exhibit has opened at the Kentucky Museum in Bowling Green, KY, and
will run through April 2. The art show originated in US Bank’s
downtown office in Bowling Green several years prior to its current
location at the Kentucky Museum. Through this partnership, the exhibit
has grown to now showcase nearly 400 artworks by regional artists.
Select works will be on sale and the proceeds will benefit the Kentucky
Library & Museum and the WKU Visual Arts Department Scholarship
Fund. For more information, www.bgdailynews.com.
Dominion Resources Honors Virginian Arts Organizations
Dominion Resources, one of the nation’s largest producers and
transporters of energy, is partnering with Virginians for the Arts to
present the Dominion ArtStars Awards in 2011. The awards recognize arts
organizations that best demonstrate contributions made to the community
throughout the state of Virginia. According to President of The
Dominion Foundation Virginia M. Board, "Dominion recognizes that
the arts are not only a critical underpinning of our culture but also
important economic drivers. We are excited to launch this program in
partnership with Virginians for the Arts Foundation and raise awareness
of the exceptional art programs throughout the Commonwealth." For
more information, www.prnewswire.com.
AMC Theaters Partners with Kansas City Independent Film Festival
AMC Theatres, a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company
headquartered in Kansas City, and the Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee
proudly announce a partnership to honor independent filmmaking at the
AMC Theatres Kansas City FilmFest. The partnership will expand the
visibility of the film festival and promotes the importance of
independent film and the local and regional film community. The film
festival will run from April 6–10, 2011. For more information, www.businesswire.com.
BCA 10
Hartford Honors Hometown Companies
On February 10, the Greater Hartford Arts Council hosted the Big Red
for the Arts benefit to officially kick-off the 2011 United Arts
Campaign. The campaign supports more than 150 local arts and heritage
organization through grants and services. Northeast Utilities and
United Technologies Corporation—both recipients of the 2010 BCA
Awards—were recognized at the event by Americans for the Arts
President and CEO Robert Lynch. In addition, the Greater Hartford Arts
Council and Lynch recognized event sponsor Wells Fargo, a 2005
recipient of the BCA 10 Award, for its continued support of the arts.
Read the news release for
more information, or visit the benefit event page at www.letsgoarts.org.
Private Sector
Network
25th Anniversary for Business for Culture and the Arts
The Business for Culture and the Arts (BCA) in Portland, OR turns 25
years old this year. The organization encourages large and small
businesses to support local arts groups through funding initiatives and
currently serves a membership of 180 businesses, including Nike and
Boeing. In addition, the BCA has trained 350 people during the course
of 10 years in the art of raising money and applying their management
or financial skills to running an arts group. Read more about the vital
role the BCA plays in its city, www.oregonlive.com.
Recognize a Dedicated United Arts Fund
Leader
The Michael Newton Award is given to an individual staff member,
director, or volunteer or a member organization in recognition of his,
her, or its effective, innovative, and creative fundraising techniques;
commitment and dedication to the United Arts Fund movement. Nominations
are now open. Anyone can submit a nomination, so please think about
nominating someone from your community.
Facts &
Figures
Social Media Use in Corporate Social Responsibility
Ninety-five percent of 200 executives polled by the Weber Shandwick
Social Impact Survey say that crowd-sourcing is valuable to their
organizations, and cite social media as tools for their Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) programming. Survey results indicate that
crowd-sourcing reveals new perspectives and diverse opinions and allows
companies to connect directly with consumers in low-cost, efficient
ways. For more information, www.causeintegration.com.
Online Giving Up
The Foundation Center has found that online giving experienced a 35
percent increase in 2010. This accounts for 7.6 percent of total
fundraising revenue, and can be attributed to the recovering global
economy. Read more at http://foundationcenter.org.
Events
Webinar: How to Partner with Your Local Chamber of
Commerce
March 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Sign on to learn how to reach new business audiences and enhance
current relationships by partnering with your local chamber of
commerce. Hear how arts organizations are successfully partnering with
their local chambers of commerce to become leading voices for community
planning, economic development, and cultural diversity. Panelists
include Deborah Senner form Allied Arts of OKC; Roy Williams, president
of the OKC Chamber of Commerce; Jim Clark, LexArts; and others. For
more information, www.AmericansForTheArts.org.
Register Now for the 2011 Americans for the Arts
Annual Convention
What does the future of the arts in America look like? How can my
organization work even more effectively within my community? The 2011
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention, June 16–18 in San
Diego, CA. will answer these questions and offer the critical and
timely professional development you need in local arts development,
advancement, and policy. Join more than 1,200 arts and community leaders
coming together to imagine and plan for a creative future through
leadership and innovation in our sunny, beautiful host city. Register by
April 29 for the early-bird discount!
Speaking from
Experience
"Halifax EMC believes that the arts provide ways for individuals
to express their artistic talents whether through acting, singing,
painting, handiwork, or craftmanship. Halifax EMC understands that the
arts change communities and increase the quality of life for both their
employees and members." —Charles H. Guerry, PE, Executive
Vice President & General Manager, Halifax EMC and BCA 10 Awardee
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