New York State Arts Day 2010 Set For 2/24

On Wed., Feb. 24, 2010 Arts Leaders from all corners of New York State will meet lawmakers in Albany to make the case for protecting the New York State Council on the Arts budget. Arts leaders and advocates will explain and demonstrate how state funding for the arts revitalizes communities and families and how this investment contributes to the economy and social vitality of the entire state.

Advocates will check in at Arts Day Headquarters in Hearing Room A in the LOB where they may attend Arts Day Briefings at 10am led by Judith K. Weiner and others, hear remarks by Assemblyman Steve Englebright, Senator Jose Serrano (the respective chairs of the arts committee in both houses) and pick up Arts Day buttons, briefing papers, talking points, charts and graphs documenting history of NYSCA funding.

If you want to get involved:

Take Action by sending emails and letters to your legislators
Add your name to NYS Arts' email list
Become a member of NYS ARTS
Come to Arts Day 2010 on Wed., Feb. 24 in Albany.
Contribute to NYS Arts' advocacy work
To become an Arts Day 2010 sponsor, please contact Judith Weiner at NYS ARTS (631) 298-1234