🗓️April 25 at 3 pm ET: Join us for the Advocacy 201 Webinar! Learn from our staff how to reach out to Members of Congress for arts funding and prepare for the #ArtsAdvocacy Zoom-In next month💻 Register: artsactionfund.org/advocacy-201-w…

We can't wait to see you—in person or online at arts.gov—for the 2024 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert this Sat, Apr 13 @ 7:30pm ET! Join us as we honor Amina Claudine Myers, Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard & Willard Jenkins for their dedication to the art of jazz.

Honolulu, HI | Honolulu Museum of Art

Kū I Ka Mana: Fearlessness in Art

'...three panelists join the artist in reflecting upon the relevance of resistance, resilience, and courage...'

More info:
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📢Ready to level up your advocacy for the arts? Join us for Advocacy 201 on April 25 at 3 PM ET. Learn how to champion funding for Nat'l Endow f/t Arts, NEH, & #ArtsEducation . ALSO: Prepare for our National Zoom-In Week from May 13-17. Learn more & register: artsactionfund.org/advocacy-201-w…

We are excited to welcome Chris Cutler as new Board Treasurer for Americans for the Arts! With over two decades of experience in investment consulting and finance, Chris brings invaluable expertise to our organization. Welcome Chris!

🎉 We are thrilled to announce Kristina Newman-Scott as the new Board Secretary for @americans4arts! With over 20 years of experience in visual and performing arts, entertainment and media, she brings a wealth of leadership & experience to this position. Welcome Kristina!

Norman arts & cultural organizations generated over $36 million in economic activity, supported nearly 600 jobs, drove nearly a quarter million visitors to Norman and 750,000 attendees at community events — like @normanmusicfest — in 2022!

Learn more at: loom.ly/O5eGIWk

In 2022, Salt Lake City’s nonprofit arts and culture organizations supported 3747 jobs! 🎨 The arts and culture industry is essential to economic growth in our communities.

Americans for the Arts is saddened by the passing of Richard Serra, beloved sculptor and arts advocate. Richard received our 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong dedication to his craft. He inspired us to create something out of nothing and his impact on art shines

More tickets are now available to attend the free 2024 Nat'l Endow f/t Arts Jazz Masters Tribute Concert on 4/13 at The Kennedy Center!

Can't make it in person? Join us for the show on arts.gov at 7:30pm ET.

Info on how to get tickets & roster of performers: bit.ly/4aEWrqE

Proposals due March 29: Apply now for the FIRST Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy (CWA) funding opportunity! Don’t miss your chance to lead the charge in advancing racial justice and inclusive democracy with $25,000 to $40,000 in funding: raceforward.org/projects-progr…

Americans for the Arts welcomes incoming Chair of The Board of Directors, Edgar L. Smith, Jr. We are excited to elevate Edgar’s expertise and commitment to community engagement to help strengthen the future of #ArtsAdvocacy ! Learn more on our website: bit.ly/4aciOUw

🎨Don't miss the CA Arts & Culture Summit for our workshop breakout sessions to tap into your creative side! Join Bay Area artist couple Lena Wolff and Miriam Klein Stahl for “The Power of Posters & Civic Engagement”. Visit: bit.ly/ca-arts-cultur…

#ACCM2024 #ArtWorkisRealWork

Join us Tues, April 2 at 2pm ET for a free webinar to launch the Arts Indicators Project, an online research tool for finding key facts/figures—& exploring lessons learned—about the role of artists & the arts in our lives & communities. More info/register: bit.ly/4a0rayt

New data from the Arts & Cultural Production Satellite Account show arts & cultural industries hit an all-time high in 2022, contributing 4.3% of gross domestic product, or $1.1 trillion, to the U.S. economy. However, growth was not sector-wide. Read more: bit.ly/3IPNzmn

💬🎨'The impact of the arts is at the community level. That’s where we make the biggest difference.' Nolen Bivens, AmericansForTheArts, President & CEO, shares how his background has influenced his arts advocacy & strategies AFTA is taking to foster equitable partnerships and advance

Thank you to AmericansForTheArts for awarding me with your Congressional Arts Leadership Award at the 35th Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy.

America is strongest when we celebrate the diverse arts and cultures of all our communities.
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