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The Memories we Find in Music
While waging the never-ending battle with clutter in my apartment the other day I stumbled across an album that I hadn’t listened to in several years. I haven’t been able to stop listening to it since and not because of the music. FULL STORY
Bringing the Healing Power of Music to Children
The walls in the oncology department of Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Washington will soon be ringing with music again. FULL STORY
Music Creates an Unlikely Partnership
What happens when the former Secretary of State gets together with the Queen of Soul? Beautiful music for a good cause. FULL STORY
Congress Creates Arts in Education Week
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res. 275, legislation designating the second week of September as "Arts in Education Week." FULL STORY
Old Movie Houses Become Centers of the Community
Theatres across the US have news for Netflix, iTunes and other streaming and rental video options – don’t count them out just yet. Old movie houses in communities like Langdon, North Dakota are seeing a resurgence based on their appeal as a center of the community. FULL STORY
Your Voice Matters
How important are pro-arts members in Congress?
Find out here and see how Americans for the Arts provides resources to keep Congress informed.
Do you wonder how your representatives vote when it comes to support of the Arts?
Take a look at their scores with our Congressional Report Card and learn how elections effect the arts.
Want to ask your candidates about the arts?
Find out if your federal candidates support the arts with our Candidate Arts Survey.
Learn the Basics
Why Does NEA Funding Matter?
You might be surprised – in 2010 alone the National Endowment for the Arts had a budget of $167.5 million to ensure that the arts are brought to all Americans in all 50 states. Find out how this federal money ends up in your community.
Legislative Budget Process
Timing is important when you want to talk to your legislators about the importance of funding the arts and arts education. Learn how the budget process works.
National Arts Education Advocacy Statement
The Arts Education Working Group, a coalition of national arts and arts education advocacy organizations including the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, invites state and local organizations to join the movement to keep the arts in public schools.
There is Power in Numbers
The Americans for the Arts Action Fund would like to thank its Partners for their support and participation.
See a full list of our Partners and find out why being a Partner is important and how your organization can get involved by becoming a Partner.
50 States 50 Days-WSAA Tribute to Rep. Lynn Kessler
Sep 9, 2010
Reception and Dinner to honor retiring House Majority Leader Rep. Lynn Kessler for her decades of leadership and ongoing support of arts & culture in the State of Washington.
50 States 50 Days - From Scratch
Sep 10, 2010
Come and Support Local Writers, Directors and Actors in a night filled with One-Act Plays all done within the ASU Community.
