Learn How to Partner with Your Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, April 22, 2021

A sign that reads "Chamber of Commerce" hanging outside a building.

Just as local arts agencies act as voices and conveners for their arts and culture communities, so do local chambers of commerce for their business communities. Partnerships between the two are essential to community and economic development. But where to start? Register for our new 101-level, on-demand webinar series that aims to flip the conversation away from “business support for the arts” to “how and why the arts are an essential part of business and community development strategies.”  

Americans for the Arts Publishes Inclusive Creative Economy Glossary and Website

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

A photo of small wood letter tiles spelling out the word "glossary."

Americans for the Arts is pleased to introduce our new online glossary of terms and definitions related to the inclusive creative economy, and a full website of resources, information, and action related to developing an inclusive creative economy. 

Nominations Open for 2021 Arts and Business Partnership Awards (Virtual)!

Thursday, January 21, 2021

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Americans for the Arts annually honors the best businesses partnering with the arts in America at the Arts and Business Partnership Awards based on nominations by individuals and organizations. Nominations for this year's awards must be made by February 12, 2021. 

Arts & Entertainment in the Pandemic Era

Join us for a free event in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce, the NEA, and NASAA

Monday, January 4, 2021

Graphic with guitar, film board, and other instruments emerging from a laptop on the left. On the right reads "Starring Role: Arts and Entertainment in the Pandemic Era - Jan. 11 | 3:00 P.M. ET"

Join Americans for the Arts on January 11, 2021 at 3 p.m. ET for “Starring Role: Arts & Entertainment in the Pandemic Era,” a free virtual event to discuss the economic and societal contributions made by the arts and entertainment sectors, the challenges and opportunities they face in the pandemic era, and how a culture of creativity, innovation, and ingenuity is helping us through these unprecedented times.

204 Chambers of Commerce Deliver Letter in Support of Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

A second letter of support for arts and culture in the new COVID-19 relief package has been completed by 204 local Chambers of Commerce in 50 states! This is a substantial increase from a similar May letter, which garnered 140 signatories from 39 states. If your chamber is listed in the final letter, please take a moment to reach out and thank them.

Author(s): Schwarz, Robert; Cohen, Randy; Fitzsimons, Isaac
Date of Publication: April 2020

In partnership with Americans for the Arts, The Conference Board conducts an annual survey that seeks information regarding businesses’ support for the arts. This edition, fittingly laid out in infographic form for a more visually appealing read, demonstrates that 83 percent of participants expect their support for the arts to remain the same or increase and that their contributions constitute 39 percent of their total charitable giving. Further indicators of the value respondents place on arts contributions include 67 percent indicating that they enable employees to volunteer with

Nominations Open for 2020 Arts and Business Partnership Awards!

Thursday, January 16, 2020

The Arts and Business Partnership Awards recognize businesses of all sizes and individual leaders for exceptional involvement with the arts that enriches the workplace, enhances education, and transform communities. Nominations for this year's awards close January 31, 2020.

Top 3 Reasons to Take the 2019 Business Contributions to the Arts Survey

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

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We want to provide the best data we can to help businesses and arts organizations make informed decisions, which is why high participation in this year's Business Contributions to the Arts Survey is important. Here are the top 3 reasons for businesses to take the survey—and on the flip side, the top 3 reasons for arts organizations to encourage their business partners to participate!


Jessica Stern

Introducing the Renewed pARTnership Movement

Posted by Jessica Stern, Jun 26, 2019


Jessica Stern

First launched in 2012, the pARTnership Movement is a program and online platform of Americans for the Arts which demonstrates that by partnering with the arts, businesses can gain a competitive edge. Over the past seven years, Americans for the Arts has developed toolkits, shared stories of success, published how-to workbooks to engage employees, and continued to celebrate America’s best businesses supporting the arts—all for the purpose of supporting the work of local arts organizations and businesses as they seek to build creative relationships. Our goal has always been two-fold: build the capacity of the arts field to cultivate and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with business; and make the case to businesses why partnering with the arts is good for their people, their companies, and their communities. We are pleased to introduce a new pARTnership Movement website to help us (and you) further this work.

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Author(s): Private Sector Initiatives
Date of Publication: Jun 7, 2019

Businesses large and small use the arts to foster creativity, innovation, and a culture of trust. These six approaches can be used to bring the arts into a workplace and boost employee engagement and morale. 

Author(s): Jessica Stern
Date of Publication: June 28, 2019

This fact sheet provides data and examples of how the arts offer meaningful, enjoyable experiences and valuable benefits to employees and their families which keeps employees engaged.

Author(s): Jessica Stern
Date of Publication: June 2019

This fact sheet provides data and examples on how the arts are essential to the development of a vibrant and diverse community in which the best employees want to live, work, shop, create, and contribute.

Author(s): Jessica Stern
Date of Publication: June 28, 2019

This fact sheet provides data and examples of how the arts stimulate positive company culture and conversation, foster employee well-being, and inspire a healthier work environment through unique and meaningful experiences for human connection.

Author(s): Jessica Stern
Date of Publication: June 28, 2019

This fact sheet provides data and examples of how the arts foster inspiration, empathy, and leadership - all which establish a platform to innovate in an ever-evolving economy.

Author(s): Jessica Stern
Date of Publication: June 2019

This fact sheet provides research and examples on how leveraging a partnership with an artist/arts organization will help you communicate your company’s story by engaging customers and clients, conveying your unique values.

Author(s): Jessica Stern
Date of Publication: June 28, 2019

This fact sheet explores how partnering with the arts allows your employees, company and community to gain better understanding of diverse cultures and ideas and helps build an inclusive workforce.

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