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vol I 2010
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FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA: AMBASSADOR FOR THE ARTS
Throughout her first year as first lady, Michelle Obama has
used her position and the White House venue to shine a
spotlight on the arts.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/index.html ———————————————————-
ARTS INDEX POINTS TO NEED FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS
To kick off its 50th anniversary, Americans for the Arts
premiered the National Arts Index, a first-of-its-kind
study
measuring the health and vitality of the arts industries in
America.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/1.html ———————————————————-
HONOREES FOR PUBLIC LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS
Throughout 2009, and already into 2010, Americans for the
Arts has honored leaders in the advancement of the arts and
arts education.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/2.html ———————————————————-
OBAMA’S 2011 BUDGET PROPOSES CUTS TO THE ARTS
The Obama administration’s 2011 budget recommendation
released in February proposes a surprising $6 million cut
for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/3.html ———————————————————-
LOCAL ARTS AGENCIES DISTRIBUTE FEDERAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY
GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS GROUPS
When the federal government passed the economic stimulus
package in early 2009, the arts were not left behind.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/4.html ———————————————————-
IT’S NOT ALL BAD NEWS IN ARLINGTON, TX
Throughout 2009, we covered lots of stories about cuts to
state and local arts funding, and with the arts lagging
behind the business cycle in economic recovery, we’re
likely to hear more bad news in 2010 and 2011.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/5.html ———————————————————-
THE ARTS SPUR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN NORTH CAROLINA
In November 2009, the North Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources and Department of Commerce released a study
showing that creative industries employ more people in the
state than the financial industry.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/6.html ———————————————————-
ARTSVOTE IN MIDTERM ELECTIONS
ArtsVote is already hard at work to help elect pro-arts
candidates to Congress this November.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/7.html ———————————————————-
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND THE WASHINGTON POST
Read all about the press coverage we’re receiving in the
Associated Press and the Washington Post.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/8.html ———————————————————-
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First Lady Michelle Obama: Ambassador for the Arts
Throughout her first year as first lady, Michelle Obama has used her position and the White House venue to shine a spotlight on the arts. Full story >>
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Arts Index Points to Need for Greater Investment in the Arts
To kick off its 50th anniversary, Americans for the Arts premiered the National Arts Index, a first-of-its-kind study measuring the health and vitality of the arts industries in America. Full story >>
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Honorees for Public Leadership in the Arts
Throughout 2009, and already into 2010, Americans for the Arts has honored leaders in the advancement of the arts and arts education. Full story >>
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Shaping Federal Arts Policy
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Obama’s 2011 Budget Proposes Cuts to the Arts
The Obama administration’s 2011 budget recommendation released in February proposes a surprising $6 million cut for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Full story >>
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Local Arts Agencies Distribute Federal Economic Recovery Grants to Local Arts Groups
When the federal government passed the economic stimulus package in early 2009, the arts were not left behind. Full story >>
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Supporting Arts Advocacy in States and Cities
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It’s Not All Bad News in Arlington, TX
Throughout 2009, we covered lots of stories about cuts to state and local arts funding, and with the arts lagging behind the business cycle in economic recovery, we’re likely to hear more bad news in 2010 and 2011. Full story >>
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The Arts Spur Economic Activity in North Carolina
In November 2009, the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources and Department of Commerce released a study showing that creative industries employ more people in the state than the financial industry. Full story >>
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ArtsVote in Midterm Elections
ArtsVote is already hard at work to help elect pro-arts candidates to Congress this November. Full story >>
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The Associated Press and the Washington Post
Read all about the press coverage we’re receiving in the Associated Press and the Washington Post. Full story >>
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Arts Action Fund Spring 2010 eNews
vol I 2010
==========================================================
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA: AMBASSADOR FOR THE ARTS
Throughout her first year as first lady, Michelle Obama has
used her position and the White House venue to shine a
spotlight on the arts.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/index.html
———————————————————-
ARTS INDEX POINTS TO NEED FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS
To kick off its 50th anniversary, Americans for the Arts
premiered the National Arts Index, a first-of-its-kind
study
measuring the health and vitality of the arts industries in
America.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/1.html
———————————————————-
HONOREES FOR PUBLIC LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS
Throughout 2009, and already into 2010, Americans for the
Arts has honored leaders in the advancement of the arts and
arts education.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/2.html
———————————————————-
OBAMA’S 2011 BUDGET PROPOSES CUTS TO THE ARTS
The Obama administration’s 2011 budget recommendation
released in February proposes a surprising $6 million cut
for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/3.html
———————————————————-
LOCAL ARTS AGENCIES DISTRIBUTE FEDERAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY
GRANTS TO LOCAL ARTS GROUPS
When the federal government passed the economic stimulus
package in early 2009, the arts were not left behind.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/4.html
———————————————————-
IT’S NOT ALL BAD NEWS IN ARLINGTON, TX
Throughout 2009, we covered lots of stories about cuts to
state and local arts funding, and with the arts lagging
behind the business cycle in economic recovery, we’re
likely to hear more bad news in 2010 and 2011.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/5.html
———————————————————-
THE ARTS SPUR ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN NORTH CAROLINA
In November 2009, the North Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources and Department of Commerce released a study
showing that creative industries employ more people in the
state than the financial industry.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/6.html
———————————————————-
ARTSVOTE IN MIDTERM ELECTIONS
ArtsVote is already hard at work to help elect pro-arts
candidates to Congress this November.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/7.html
———————————————————-
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND THE WASHINGTON POST
Read all about the press coverage we’re receiving in the
Associated Press and the Washington Post.
For full article, go to
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/a4aact/issues/2010-04-29/8.html
———————————————————-
Throughout her first year as first lady, Michelle Obama has used her position and the White House venue to shine a spotlight on the arts. Full story >>
To kick off its 50th anniversary, Americans for the Arts premiered the National Arts Index, a first-of-its-kind study measuring the health and vitality of the arts industries in America. Full story >>
Throughout 2009, and already into 2010, Americans for the Arts has honored leaders in the advancement of the arts and arts education. Full story >>
Shaping Federal Arts Policy
The Obama administration’s 2011 budget recommendation released in February proposes a surprising $6 million cut for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Full story >>
When the federal government passed the economic stimulus package in early 2009, the arts were not left behind. Full story >>
Supporting Arts Advocacy in States and Cities
Throughout 2009, we covered lots of stories about cuts to state and local arts funding, and with the arts lagging behind the business cycle in economic recovery, we’re likely to hear more bad news in 2010 and 2011. Full story >>
In November 2009, the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources and Department of Commerce released a study showing that creative industries employ more people in the state than the financial industry. Full story >>
PAC Update
ArtsVote is already hard at work to help elect pro-arts candidates to Congress this November. Full story >>
In the News
Read all about the press coverage we’re receiving in the Associated Press and the Washington Post. Full story >>
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