Americans for the Arts Releases Statement on the Passage of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Friday, January 8, 2021

Brigadier General Nolen Bivens
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Brigadier General Nolen Bivens (Ret.), Interim President and CEO of Americans for the Arts and the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, released a statement in response to final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. 

Americans for the Arts and Americans for the Arts Action Fund Issue Statement in Response to Passage of Omnibus Spending Bill and COVID-19 Relief Aid

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

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Brigadier General Nolen Bivens, Interim President and CEO of Americans for the Arts and the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, released a statement in response to final passage of the year-end bill that combines $900 billion in immediate COVID-19 economic relief with $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2021.

Statement of the Americans for the Arts Board of Directors on the Commencement of Independent Reviews and Interim Leadership Changes

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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Americans for the Arts released a statement from the Americans for the Arts Board of Directors on the commencement of independent reviews and interim leadership changes.

Americans for the Arts to Host Annual National Arts Marketing Project Conference Virtually December 7–8, 2020

Conference Will Explore the Road Ahead for Arts Marketing in 2021 and Beyond 

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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Americans for the Arts today announced its annual National Arts Marketing Project Conference, held virtually for the first time December 7–8. The largest gathering of arts marketers in the country, the conference will provide ideas and tactics, strategies and inspiration to set the groundwork for surviving and thriving in the next 18-24 months. From changes in consumer behavior, to pricing strategies in the COVID era, to addressing bias in content, to targeting audiences and accessibility planning, the National Arts Marketing Project Conference aims to equip and prepare arts marketers for 2021.

Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch Selected to Serve in Biden-Harris Transition as Volunteer Member of the Agency Review Team

Friday, November 13, 2020

Robert L. Lynch
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Serving as a volunteer citizen in his personal capacity, Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch is pleased to join the Biden-Harris transition Arts and Humanities Agency Review Team. Lynch’s work on the transition team will be done apart from his role as president and CEO of Americans for the Arts, which is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Its sister organization, the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, which supports all pro-arts candidates for political office.

Americans for the Arts Issues Statement Congratulating President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

Saturday, November 7, 2020

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Americans for the Arts heartily congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, as well as all the federal, state, and local elected leaders across the country who won their elections. The historic election saw record-high popular votes electing Joe Biden to become the 46th president of the United States and Kamala Harris, as both the first woman and woman of color, to be elected as vice president.

Americans for the Arts Action Fund Urges Every Legally Cast Vote to Be Counted Based on Each State’s Election Laws

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

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To keep voters safe during the Coronavirus public health crisis, every state adopted some form of special voting accommodations this year, such as mail-in ballots and expanded early voting. These changes have yielded historically high voter turnout and many states passed legislation to allow for an extended counting period for all properly postmarked and received ballots by each state’s approved deadline. Americans for the Arts Action Fund urges all government officials to honor the United States Constitution that specifically empowers states and the District of Columbia with the authority and procedures to elect the president and vice president.

Americans for the Arts Announces Artist Vinnie Bagwell as Recipient of Inaugural Jorge and Darlene Pérez Prize in Public Art & Civic Design

Bagwell and Artists to Participate in Panel Discussion on December 3

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Vinnie Bagwell
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Americans for the Arts today announced that New York-based artist Vinnie Bagwell has been awarded the inaugural Jorge and Darlene Pérez Prize in Public Art & Civic Design, a first-of-its-kind national program established by the Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation. The award will include a cash stipend of $30,000, as well as additional support for Bagwell to participate in learning opportunities and discussion about her work with national leaders in the arts and other allied fields. These programs include a virtual panel about art and civic design in celebration of the Public Art Network’s 20th anniversary, held on December 3 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. 

U.S. Conference of Mayors and Americans for the Arts Release ‘City Song Collection’

Featuring contributions and collaborations from cities across America

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

City Song Project
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Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Americans for the Arts announced the release of the ‘City Song Collection,’ featuring nine songs inspired, composed, and performed by local artists from cities all over the country in a demonstration of healing, unity and city pride. The songs and overall collection showcase how cities are coming together through music in 2020, which has been an unprecedented year for communities across America. The effort comes as America celebrates October’s annual National Arts and Humanities Month. The project features both original compositions and covers of songs from Louisville, Chicago, Reno, Austin, Detroit, Charleston, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, and New Orleans.

Americans for the Arts Encourages National Arts and Humanities Month Participation Through #ShowYourArt2020 Social Media Campaign Celebrating the Power and Diversity of Arts in Our Lives

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

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Americans for the Arts today announced its October celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, a coast-to-coast collective celebration of culture in America. In this turbulent year, the arts and humanities have played a critically important role in getting us through the COVID-19 pandemic and in amplifying the need for racial equity across the country. National Arts & Humanities Month is the time for communities to come together in unified celebration of the power of the arts to make a difference and change our lives for the better.

Americans for the Arts and Over 775 Cultural Organizations and Creative Workers Come Together to Propose Plan for Putting Creative Workers to Work After Pandemic

Endorsers include major cultural organizations in all genres, national service organizations, and influential individuals including former National Endowment for the Arts Chair Jane Alexander and Academy, Tony, and Emmy-nominated Actress Annette Bening

Thursday, September 10, 2020

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Americans for the Arts, in partnership with over 775 cultural organizations and creative workers, has proposed a 15-action national recovery strategy that the next Administration can use to put creative workers to work—activating the creative economy and drawing upon the creative energies of the country’s 5.1 million creative workers to energize Americans, reimagine how communities can thrive, and improve the lives of all. Organizations and creative workers who wish to endorse this proposal can do so via the Creative Workforce Proposal Endorsement form.

Actress Annette Bening, Singer/Songwriter Josh Groban, and Special Guests Join Congressional Leaders and Americans for the Arts for 10th Annual National Arts in Education Week Discussion September 16

National Arts in Education Week Is Celebrated September 13 – 19, 2020

Friday, September 4, 2020

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Americans for the Arts is pleased to announce that actress Annette Bening, singer/songwriter Josh Groban, operatic mezzo-soprano Denyse Graves-Montgomery, and Syracuse University arts education professor Dr. James Haywood Rolling, Jr., will participate in a #BecauseofArtsEd discussion about the value of arts education for our society on September 16 at 7:00pm ET during National Arts in Education Week. Arts education leaders in Congress have been invited as well. Participation is free.

Americans for the Arts Action Fund Launches ArtsVote ‘Make Your Vote Count’ Campaign and Shepard Fairey ArtsVote Image

Arts Action Fund Urges Voters to Sign Pledge to ‘Make Your Vote Count,’ Use Customized Voter Resources for Every State to Begin Now

Friday, August 14, 2020

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Americans for the Arts Action Fund today presented its ArtsVote “Make Your Vote Count” campaign and pledge with artwork designed by renowned contemporary artist and Americans for the Arts Artists Committee member Shepard Fairey, as well as customized voter fact sheets for every state and U.S. territory. The fact sheets provide the latest details and deadlines on vote-by-mail ballots, early voting, and in-person voting. These resources can be found at www.ArtsActionFund.org/ArtsVote. 

Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch Listed as Top 50 Executive in Nonprofit Sector by The NonProfit Times

Thursday, August 6, 2020

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Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch was named to the 2020 NPT Power & Influence Top 50, an annual list in its 23rd year highlighting the nonprofit sector’s top working executives for innovation and influence on the broader sector. This is the sixth year Lynch has been recognized by the publication for his leadership for Americans for the Arts. He was previously recognized in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2019.

Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe Receives 2020 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for State Arts Leadership

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe
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Americans for the Arts and the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) today announced that Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe (R-MO) is the recipient of the 2020 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for State Arts Leadership. The annual award honors a public official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the advancement of the arts at the state/territory level. Kehoe received his award at this year’s NLGA annual meeting which was held virtually.

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