Americans for the Arts News

• New Survey Results Track the Budgets and Programs of Local Arts Agencies maart 12, 2019
  Wednesday, March 13, 2019Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts is pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Profile of Local Arts Agencies, its latest research on the local arts agency field tracking budget trends, sources of revenues, partnerships, community impact programs, policies, programs, and more.
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• CEO Robert L. Lynch testifies in support of NEA funding increase to $167.5 million februari 26, 2019
  Tuesday, February 26, 2019Category: Americans for the Arts NewsLegislative NewsAmericans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch and Marine veteran Chris Stowe testified today before the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, urging the committee to increase funding for the National Endowment for the Arts to no less than $167.5 million for FY 2020.
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• Americans for the Arts Launches New Arts Education Resource februari 19, 2019
  The 12 Core Competencies of an Arts Education LeaderTuesday, February 19, 2019Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest tool in the arts education field: The 12 Core Competencies of an Arts Education Leader. This landmark research offers the field direction in fostering new ways to envision professional development for arts […]
  Mr. Jeff M. Poulin
• Nominations for the 2019 Annual Leadership Awards Are Now Open februari 15, 2019
  Tuesday, February 19, 2019Category: Americans for the Arts NewsThrough March 11, 2019, Americans for the Arts is accepting nominations of community arts leaders for one of seven 2019 Annual Leadership Awards. These awards recognize the achievements of individuals, organizations, or programs committed to enriching their communities through the arts.
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• 2019 PAN Year in Review Application is Now Open! januari 17, 2019
  Friday, January 18, 2019Category: Americans for the Arts NewsThe 2019 Public Art Network Year in Review application is now accepting submissions for public art projects that were completed and open to the public from January 1 to December 31, 2018. Submission deadline is Feb. 27, 2019. 
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• Americans for the Arts Mourns the Passing of Carol Channing januari 16, 2019
  Ms. Channing Instigated the Creation of National Arts in Education Week in 2010Wednesday, January 16, 2019Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts mourns the loss of Carol Channing, a lifelong performer, patron, philanthropist, and advocate for arts education. Ms. Channing, long known for being a larger-than-life Broadway star and recording artist, dedicated her post-performing […]
  Mr. Jeff M. Poulin
• Americans for the Arts Names 10 Vans Custom Culture Grantees december 18, 2018
  Tuesday, December 18, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsVans and Americans for the Arts envision a country where every child has access to—and takes part in—high quality learning experiences in the arts, both in school and in the community. As such, the two organizations partnered to create the Custom Culture Grant to promote awareness and support […]
  Mr. Jeff M. Poulin
• Cooking Up a Delicious Partnership december 11, 2018
  Tuesday, December 11, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsDanspace Project and Porsena are the perfect pair, complimenting each other’s success like marsala and a good red wine.
  Ms. Emma Osore
• Americans for the Arts Files Federal Comment In Support of Arts-Based Community Development december 5, 2018
  Wednesday, December 5, 2018Category: Legislative NewsAmericans for the Arts NewsFor arts stakeholders, the public comment period is a keen opportunity to put forward a request for the Community Reinvestment Act to increase its support of arts-based community development and creative placemaking.
  Ms. Elisabeth Dorman
• Dance Gives This Entrepreneur a Leg Up november 8, 2018
  Thursday, November 8, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsWith a creative business that relies on the vitality of the arts scene, Nel Shelby of Nel Shelby Productions has found opportunities that allow her to connect and uplift the arts field.
  Ms. Emma Osore
• Celebrate National Shop Local Artists Week 2018 november 8, 2018
  Be part of the nationwide celebration December 2-8, 2018Thursday, November 8, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsFrom December 2 to 8, 2018, the initiative encourages the creative field to join together in communities across the country to promote the sales of the work of local artists, and to promote to all consumers that art—including tickets to events […]
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• 2018 Council Elections: Voting for Advisory Council Members is Now Open! oktober 26, 2018
  Voting closes November 16 at 5:00 pm ETMonday, October 29, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts wants our members to elect art professionals from the field to serve on one of four network advisory councils: Arts Education, Emerging Leaders, Private Sector, and Public Art. Voting closes November 16, 2018 at 5:00 pm (ET).
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• Search Our New and Improved Arts Services Directories oktober 18, 2018
  Tuesday, October 16, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsYou asked, and we listened: Our online Arts Services Directory has expanded to include searchable, topic-driven sub-directories. The new and improved directories will allow you to quickly find all types of arts organizations throughout the United States, as well as narrow your search to specific interest areas.
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• Business Roundtable: Leveraging the Arts to Advance Equity in Business oktober 12, 2018
  Friday, October 12, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewspARTnership NewsBusiness leaders convene to discuss how the arts can align diversity, equity, and inclusion activities to core business strategies and how businesses can creatively develop and retain diverse talent.
  Anonymous
• Serena Williams Looks to Art to Shed Light in Dark Places oktober 9, 2018
  Tuesday, October 9, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsIn the age of Instagram, Serena Williams, Allstate Foundation Purple Purse, and female street artists designed interactive murals to shed light on the often overlooked issue of domestic abuse.
  Anonymous
• Americans for the Arts Introduces the Arts + Social Impact Explorer oktober 9, 2018
  Tuesday, October 9, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsToday, Americans for the Arts unveiled the Arts + Social Impact Explorer, an interactive online tool that draws together more than 1,000 data points on how the arts impact and integrate into 26 different sectors ranging from education and innovation, to health and wellness, immigration, faith and environment. […]
  Ms. Inga Vitols
• Nominations Open for Advisory Council Members september 17, 2018
  Monday, September 17, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts invites arts professionals from across the country to submit nominations for incoming advisory council members to advise on programs and services in the fields of Arts Education, Emerging Leadership, the Private Sector and Public Art. Nominations close Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.
  Ms. Ann Marie Watson
• Seeing High Seas: Art + Tech in Times Square september 11, 2018
  Tuesday, September 11, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewspARTnership NewsArts organizations and companies partnered together to help us "sea" into the future with this arts and tech installation in Times Square.
  Anonymous
• Queens Does Arts and Business Partnerships Right! augustus 16, 2018
  Thursday, August 16, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts NewspARTnership NewsQueens Council on the Arts sustains its hotel artist residency program in year two with returning partner Paper Factory Hotel and new hotel partner Springhill Suites.
  Anonymous
• Americans for the Arts Mourns the Loss of Iconic Soul Singer/Songwriter Aretha Franklin augustus 16, 2018
  “Queen of Soul” Was Americans for the Arts’ 2006 National Arts Awards Honoree for Lifetime AchievementThursday, August 16, 2018Category: Americans for the Arts News Americans for the Arts mourns the loss of soul legend Aretha Franklin, who died today at age 76. Franklin, an 18-time Grammy Award winner, had a career that spanned six decades. With […]
  Ms. Inga Vitols