Americans for the Arts Presents Award to Southside Civic Lab of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for Exemplary Work at Intersection of Arts and Community Life

Saturday, June 15, 2019

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Americans for the Arts today announced that the Southside Civic Lab of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has been awarded the Robert E. Gard Award. The award recognizes and celebrates exemplary work at the intersection of the arts and community life, and was presented this morning at Americans for the Arts’ 2019 Annual Convention in Minneapolis.

Americans for the Arts Recognizes 50 Outstanding Public Art Projects from Around United States

Friday, June 14, 2019

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Americans for the Arts today honored 50 outstanding public arts projects created in 2018 through the Public Art Network Year in Review program, the only national program that specifically recognizes the most compelling public art. Chosen by public art experts, the roster of selected projects was unveiled this morning at Americans for the Arts’ Annual Convention in Minneapolis. This is the 18th year that Americans for the Arts has recognized public art works.

New Podcast Series Reveals 2020 Presidential Candidates’ Views on Arts, Vision for Advancing Support for Arts and Charitable Sector

Thursday, June 6, 2019

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The Americans for the Arts Action Fund (Arts Action Fund) today announced a new podcast series called ArtsVote 2020 with Ben Folds. Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Americans for the Arts Artists Committee Member, and ArtsVote 2020 Chair Ben Folds hosts the podcast series and is accompanied by former U.S. Senator Mark Begich of Alaska. The bipartisan series is the only one of its kind interviewing 2020 presidential candidates exclusively on the arts and arts education. 

Americans for the Arts to Present Six Awards for Arts Leadership

Honorees to Be Recognized June 15 at Americans for the Arts’ Convention in Twin Cities, Minnesota

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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Americans for the Arts announced today the six recipients of the 2019 Americans for the Arts Leadership Awards. Given annually, these awards recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations committed to enriching their communities through the arts.

Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham to Be Awarded American Express Emerging Leader Award for Community Impact

Johnson-Cunningham of Brooklyn to Receive Award on June 15 at Americans for the Arts’ Annual Convention in Twin Cities, Minnesota

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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Americans for the Arts announced today that Stephanie Johnson-Cunningham, a museum professional and arts educator based in Brooklyn, New York, will be awarded the 2019 American Express Emerging Leader Award at Americans for the Arts’ Annual Convention in the Twin Cities on June 15. The annual award recognizes an exceptional new and/or young arts professional for their exemplary leadership, deep engagement with community, and strong commitment to advancing the arts. 

Flagstaff High School From Arizona Takes Top Prize For Vans 2019 Custom Culture Art Competition

Vans Annual Custom Culture Art Competition Puts More Than $1 Million Back in Art Education

Thursday, May 16, 2019

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Vans, the original action sports brand and advocate for creative expression, named Flagstaff High School from Flagstaff, Ariz. as the grand prize winner of the 10th annual Vans Custom Culture art competition. Flagstaff High School generated the most votes for their designs winning $75,000 to put towards its arts program on behalf of Vans and its program partners, Journeys, Yoobi, Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) and Americans for the Arts. The four additional finalists – Atherton High School from Louisville, Ky., New Bedford High School from New Bedford, Mass., Seneca Valley Senior High School from Harmony, Pa. and Van Wert High School from Van Wert, Ohio – will each receive $10,000 to put towards their arts programs, along with a limited-edition Vans gift. 

Americans for the Arts & Arts Action Fund Receive National Lobbying Strategy Innovation Award

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund were today awarded the Lobbying Strategy Innovation Award in recognition of their lobbying innovations. The Public Affairs Council presented the award at their annual advocacy conference, along with two other awards.

400+ Arts Advocates from 46 States Convene to Urge Congress to Support $167.5 Million Budget for NEA, NEH

Annual National Arts Action Summit Attendees Will Push to Broaden Access to Cultural, Educational, Economic Benefits of Arts Across United States

Thursday, February 21, 2019

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Americans for the Arts will be joined by more than 400 grassroots advocates from across the country for the National Arts Action Summit, held March 4–5, 2019. Organized by Americans for the Arts in partnership with 85 national organizations representing arts, culture, business, civic, and education institutions, the annual event has a record of advancing key legislative initiatives, including increased funding for the federal cultural agencies and enlightened tax, international, and education policies. 

Three Elected Officials, Three Artists Honored for Exceptional Commitment and Contributions to Arts

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today presented the 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to three elected officials and three artists at The U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. The honorees have supported and promoted arts and culture in their communities.

Utah Governor Gary Herbert Honored for Leadership in the Arts

Civic Leaders Receive 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards at U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today awarded Utah Governor Gary Herbert the 2019 National Award for State Arts Leadership. 

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve Honored for Leadership in the Arts

Civic Leaders Receive 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards at U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today awarded Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve the 2019 National Award for Local Arts Leadership for cities with a population of 100,000 or more.

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton Honored for Leadership in the Arts

Civic Leaders Receive 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards at U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today awarded Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton the 2019 National Award for Local Arts Leadership for cities with a population of fewer than 100,000 people.

Artist Michael L. Bivins Honored for Leadership in the Arts

Cultural Leaders Receive 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards at U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today awarded artist Michael L. Bivins the 2019 National Citizen Artist Award.

Artist Jonathan Green Honored for Leadership in the Arts

Cultural Leaders Receive 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards at U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today awarded artist Jonathan Green the 2019 National Citizen Artist Award.

Artist Kate Raudenbush Honored for Leadership in the Arts

Cultural Leaders Receive 2019 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards at U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting

Friday, January 25, 2019

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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today awarded artist Kate Raudenbush the 2019 National Citizen Artist Award. 

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