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Robert L. Lynch Steps Down as Americans For the Arts President After Workplace Complaints (May 28, 2021)
VIDEO: Watch Annette Bening, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More on Stars in the House, Benefitting Americans for the Arts (Sep 22, 2020)
Audra McDonald, Misty Copeland, Ben Stiller and More Join Forces to 'Save the Arts' on STARS IN THE HOUSE (Jul 31, 2020)
Robert L. Lynch Steps Down as Americans For the Arts President After Workplace Complaints (May 28, 2021)
VIDEO: Watch Annette Bening, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More on Stars in the House, Benefitting Americans for the Arts (Sep 22, 2020)
Audra McDonald, Misty Copeland, Ben Stiller and More Join Forces to 'Save the Arts' on STARS IN THE HOUSE (Jul 31, 2020)
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Robert L. Lynch Steps Down as Americans For the Arts President After Workplace Complaints
Robert L. Lynch has agreed to retire as President and Chief Executive of Americans For the Arts, effective immediately.
Robert L. Lynch has agreed to retire as President and Chief Executive of Americans For the Arts, effective immediately.
VIDEO: Watch Annette Bening, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More on Stars in the House, Benefitting Americans for the Arts
Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton and friends!
Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton and friends!
Audra McDonald, Misty Copeland, Ben Stiller and More Join Forces to 'Save the Arts' on STARS IN THE HOUSE
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, in partnership with Americans for the Arts and Theatre Communications Group, will bring together more of the stage and screen's brightest stars in an effort to help 'Save The Arts,' LIVE on 'Stars in the House' on Saturday, August 1st at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, in partnership with Americans for the Arts and Theatre Communications Group, will bring together more of the stage and screen's brightest stars in an effort to help 'Save The Arts,' LIVE on 'Stars in the House' on Saturday, August 1st at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel
Americans for the Arts Conference Shares Staggering Impact on Industry
Americans for the Arts is hosting its first-ever virtual Annual Convention and Public Art & Civic Design Conference, which will take place today through June 25, 2020. Through more than 40 sessions, participants gather to better understand how the arts field is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, how the field can move toward recovery, and the role of the arts in healing during and after crises.
Americans for the Arts is hosting its first-ever virtual Annual Convention and Public Art & Civic Design Conference, which will take place today through June 25, 2020. Through more than 40 sessions, participants gather to better understand how the arts field is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, how the field can move toward recovery, and the role of the arts in healing during and after crises.
62% of Artists Are Unemployed According to Artist Relief/Americans for the Arts Survey
Artist Relief's first funding cycle ended last night at midnight. Since launching on April 8, the coalition of seven national arts grantmakers has received over 55,000 applicants for its $5,000 emergency relief grant.
Artist Relief's first funding cycle ended last night at midnight. Since launching on April 8, the coalition of seven national arts grantmakers has received over 55,000 applicants for its $5,000 emergency relief grant.
Bethel Woods Announces Spring Programming For All Ages
This spring, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, will offer workshops, art classes, and drop-in sessions for all ages. Museum Education and Creative Programs celebrate the Center's rich heritage and encourage individuals to contribute positively to the world around them.
This spring, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located at the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, will offer workshops, art classes, and drop-in sessions for all ages. Museum Education and Creative Programs celebrate the Center's rich heritage and encourage individuals to contribute positively to the world around them.
Jazz Trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe Awarded National Fellowship To Advance Work In Local Communities
Americans for the Arts announced today that jazz trumpeter and classical composer Hannibal Lokumbe of Bastrop, Texas, has been awarded the 2020 Johnson Fellowship for Artists Transforming Communities, to which he brings his musical talents and humanist approach to engage individuals and communities toward building a more just and liberated society.
Americans for the Arts announced today that jazz trumpeter and classical composer Hannibal Lokumbe of Bastrop, Texas, has been awarded the 2020 Johnson Fellowship for Artists Transforming Communities, to which he brings his musical talents and humanist approach to engage individuals and communities toward building a more just and liberated society.
CMA Foundation Honored During The 22nd Annual National Arts Awards
On Monday, Oct. 21, the CMA Foundation was honored during Americans for the Arts' National Arts Awards in New York City, which is held annually during National Arts and Humanities Month. The awards recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of national leaders whose work demonstrates extraordinary achievement and advances the arts in the United States.
On Monday, Oct. 21, the CMA Foundation was honored during Americans for the Arts' National Arts Awards in New York City, which is held annually during National Arts and Humanities Month. The awards recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of national leaders whose work demonstrates extraordinary achievement and advances the arts in the United States.
Canal Convergence's REFLECTION RISING Receives National Honor From Public Art Network
Americans for the Arts today honored "Reflection Rising," a Canal Convergence installation by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics, among 50 outstanding public art projects created in 2018.
Americans for the Arts today honored "Reflection Rising," a Canal Convergence installation by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics, among 50 outstanding public art projects created in 2018.
Michael Martella To Be Honored For Exceptional Commitment To The Arts
Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America, announced today that Michael Martella, President of Boar's Head in Sarasota, FL and Chairman of the Van Wezel Foundation's Board of Directors will be honored with the Business Committee for the Arts Leadership Award. This award recognizes individuals for their extraordinary vision, leadership and commitment to supporting the arts and for encouraging other businesses to follow their lead.
Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America, announced today that Michael Martella, President of Boar's Head in Sarasota, FL and Chairman of the Van Wezel Foundation's Board of Directors will be honored with the Business Committee for the Arts Leadership Award. This award recognizes individuals for their extraordinary vision, leadership and commitment to supporting the arts and for encouraging other businesses to follow their lead.
Efforts Underway To Support Arts Education In Arizona During National Arts In Education Week And Beyond
As the nation celebrates National Arts in Education Week, Arizona Citizens for the Arts (AzCA) is leading efforts to support and enhance the focus and sustainability of arts education programs and advocacy statewide.
As the nation celebrates National Arts in Education Week, Arizona Citizens for the Arts (AzCA) is leading efforts to support and enhance the focus and sustainability of arts education programs and advocacy statewide.
Hennepin Theatre Trust Earns Minnesota Bragging Rights With National Recognition From Americans For The Arts Honoring The Harbor Light Mural As An Outstanding Public Art
Hennepin Theatre Trust has been recognized by Americans for the Arts for a public mural in downtown Minneapolis at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center that was completed in August 2017. The mural was honored as one of 49 outstanding public arts projects created in 2017 in the country through the Public Art Network Year in Review program, the only national program that specifically recognizes the most compelling public art.
Hennepin Theatre Trust has been recognized by Americans for the Arts for a public mural in downtown Minneapolis at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center that was completed in August 2017. The mural was honored as one of 49 outstanding public arts projects created in 2017 in the country through the Public Art Network Year in Review program, the only national program that specifically recognizes the most compelling public art.
Three Denver Arts & Venues Projects Honored Today At Americans For The Arts Annual Convention In Denver
On June 15 at their annual convention in Denver, Americans for the Arts honored 49 outstanding, exemplary and innovative public art works created or debuted in 2017, including three Denver Arts & Venues projects. The honors are part of the Public Art Network Year in Review program, the only national program that specifically recognizes the most compelling public art as chosen by a panel of public art experts. This is the 17th year that Americans for the Arts has recognized public art works.
On June 15 at their annual convention in Denver, Americans for the Arts honored 49 outstanding, exemplary and innovative public art works created or debuted in 2017, including three Denver Arts & Venues projects. The honors are part of the Public Art Network Year in Review program, the only national program that specifically recognizes the most compelling public art as chosen by a panel of public art experts. This is the 17th year that Americans for the Arts has recognized public art works.
Dance/NYC Hosts Its Ninth Annual Symposium
Dance/NYC, New York City's leading organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance in the metropolitan area, today announced its ninth annual 2018 Symposium happening Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Gibney Dance's downtown location. This is the only full-day gathering of dance leaders, makers, and supporters in the metropolitan New York City area. Hundreds will gather for panel discussions, case studies, interactive workshops, individual legal and management consultations, a networking lunch, and more. (Visit Dance.NYC for complete program.)
Dance/NYC, New York City's leading organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance in the metropolitan area, today announced its ninth annual 2018 Symposium happening Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Gibney Dance's downtown location. This is the only full-day gathering of dance leaders, makers, and supporters in the metropolitan New York City area. Hundreds will gather for panel discussions, case studies, interactive workshops, individual legal and management consultations, a networking lunch, and more. (Visit Dance.NYC for complete program.)
Greater Fox Cities Region's Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $58.4 Million in Economic Activity
The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $58.4 million in annual economic activity in the Greater Fox Cities Region supporting 1,613 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $5.5 million in local and state government revenues, according to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 national economic impact study. The most comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry ever conducted in the United States, Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 was conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education and in local partnership with the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $58.4 million in annual economic activity in the Greater Fox Cities Region supporting 1,613 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $5.5 million in local and state government revenues, according to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 national economic impact study. The most comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry ever conducted in the United States, Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 was conducted by Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education and in local partnership with the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
Ovation Foundation's innOVATION Grant Awards Program Return With Increased Funding
Returning with an all-new program for 2017 and increased grant money for five worthy recipients, The Ovation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Ovation TV, is announcing a call for entries in its 2017 Creative Economy innOVATION Grant Awards Program.
Returning with an all-new program for 2017 and increased grant money for five worthy recipients, The Ovation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Ovation TV, is announcing a call for entries in its 2017 Creative Economy innOVATION Grant Awards Program.
The Arts Are Proven to Bring Revenue Into Door County
The Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance (PAHA) joins the Wisconsin Arts Board and Americans for the Arts in announcing the results of a comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry conducted in Door County over the past two years. The study reveals that local nonprofit arts organizations generate $24.7 million in economic activity annually, resulting in nearly $2.5 million in local and state tax revenues, 632 in full-time equivalent jobs and $12.2 million in resident income.
The Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance (PAHA) joins the Wisconsin Arts Board and Americans for the Arts in announcing the results of a comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry conducted in Door County over the past two years. The study reveals that local nonprofit arts organizations generate $24.7 million in economic activity annually, resulting in nearly $2.5 million in local and state tax revenues, 632 in full-time equivalent jobs and $12.2 million in resident income.
Report Shows Culture Means Capital in Broward County
The results are in. Arts and culture in Broward County account for $414 million in spending.
The results are in. Arts and culture in Broward County account for $414 million in spending.
NEA Still At Risk as Trump Budget Deadline Grows Closer
The New York Times reports that Trump has not backed down on intentions to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts as a way to curb government spending and balance the budget. Budget planning was already delayed as the budget office waited for the confirmation of Mick Mulvaney as budget director, and the administration now hopes to have a plan finalized by March 13.
The New York Times reports that Trump has not backed down on intentions to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts as a way to curb government spending and balance the budget. Budget planning was already delayed as the budget office waited for the confirmation of Mick Mulvaney as budget director, and the administration now hopes to have a plan finalized by March 13.
National Arts Awards to Honor Sophia Loren, Lady Gaga, Herbie Hancock & More
Americans for the Arts, the leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America, today announced its annual National Arts Awards honorees.
Americans for the Arts, the leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education in America, today announced its annual National Arts Awards honorees.
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