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Arts & Economic Prosperity 5: How the Nonprofit Arts & Culture Industry...
When recently asked how best to advocate for the arts in the current environment, U.S. Senator Tom Udall (NM)—co-chair of the Senate Cultural Caucus and chief sponsor of the CREATE Act—was unequivocal:...
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Sunday, May 21, 2017"Kansans recognize that striking art and culture from the budget would be a colossal mistake" and shares reasons in this op-ed piece published in The Topeka Capital-Journal.Protect...
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Wichita’s nonprofit arts sector beats national average
Tuesday, August 1, 2017Residents of Wichita, Kansas have bragging rights: their city has the most lucrative nonprofit arts industry in the state. According to Americans for the Arts’ Arts and Economic...
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My Past, Present, Future in Music Education
Music education has impacted my life from the very beginning of my educational journey. I remember in pre-school learning how to count in Spanish with song, followed by the moment in elementary school...
View ArticleChristmas at Immaculate Conception
Daniel Spurlock, Music Director 79th Season Christmas Concert Carols of the Nativity Joined by Oldham County HS Choirs—Haley Reed, Director LouisvilleChorus.org 502-968-6300Sunday, December 3, 2017 -...
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Louisville Chorus—Daniel Spurlock, Music Director 79th Season Christmas Concert Carols of the Nativity Sunday, December 10, 2017 - 3:00pm
View ArticleProtect the NEA and NEH
Sunday, May 21, 2017"Kansans recognize that striking art and culture from the budget would be a colossal mistake" and shares reasons in this op-ed piece published in The Topeka Capital-Journal.Protect...
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Wichita’s nonprofit arts sector beats national average
Tuesday, August 1, 2017Residents of Wichita, Kansas have bragging rights: their city has the most lucrative nonprofit arts industry in the state. According to Americans for the Arts’ Arts and Economic...
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My Past, Present, Future in Music Education
Music education has impacted my life from the very beginning of my educational journey. I remember in pre-school learning how to count in Spanish with song, followed by the moment in elementary school...
View ArticleChristmas at Immaculate Conception
Daniel Spurlock, Music Director 79th Season Christmas Concert Carols of the Nativity Joined by Oldham County HS Choirs—Haley Reed, Director LouisvilleChorus.org 502-968-6300Sunday, December 3, 2017 -...
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Louisville Chorus—Daniel Spurlock, Music Director 79th Season Christmas Concert Carols of the Nativity Sunday, December 10, 2017 - 3:00pm
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Arts Advocacy Day Is Coming
Challenges Ahead: Why What You Do Matters“I think I need another cup of coffee.” That could only mean one thing: Arts Advocacy Day is near! This year will be the 31st consecutive year of arts advocacy...
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Americans for the Arts Statement on the President’s FY2019 Budget Proposal
Monday, February 12, 2018Following the release of the Trump Administration’s proposed FY2019 budget, Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch released the following statement: “I am...
View ArticlePreparing Your Organization and Your Donors for Shifts in the Charitable Tax...
Americans for the Arts members can join our staff on a member-exclusive briefing call February 20, 2018 at 3 pm ET, where we will update you on the Charitable Giving implications of the 2018 Tax Cuts...
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A Conversation with Kansas Pioneer Laura Ramberg
Laura Ramberg is a ceramicist, sculptor, and dancer who has been working as an artist in the Lawrence, Kansas community for the past 40 years. A true innovator and creative pioneer, she has taught art...
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Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2018: An In-Depth Look at Perceptions...
We are better people with the arts in our lives. They make us healthier, creative, and more actively engaged citizens who feel better about today and more optimistic about tomorrow. In a society...
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Americans for the Arts Introduces the Arts + Social Impact Explorer
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Today, 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...
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Equipping Artists to be Community Leaders
I joined our new staff member in a meeting last week with a prospective grant applicant. We were discussing his interest and desire to get a new keyboard for his work as a musician. This young man...
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Celebrate National Shop Local Artists Week 2018
Be part of the nationwide celebration December 2-8, 2018Thursday, November 8, 2018Americans for the Arts today announced its celebration of National Shop Local Artists Week. From December 2 to 8, 2018,...
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Rehearsing “Madeleine”: A Personal Story of Hope
A few weeks ago, a Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance staff member popped into my office to say hello. A few minutes into it, I realized her real reason for stopping in: they needed someone to be a...
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