http://www.artsactionfund.org/ en Copyright 2013 2013-04-04T18:17:03+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/take-action/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/take-action/ You can help the state arts advocacy delegation members who are coming to DC, by writing to your Members of Congress by this Friday, April 5, 2013 at noon. 2013-04-04T17:17:03+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/virtual-opportunities-to-participate-in-arts-advocacy-day/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/virtual-opportunities-to-participate-in-arts-advocacy-day/ Yo-Yo will take a break from his Arts Advocacy Day visits on Capitol Hill to participate in an Americans for the Arts Google Hangout about arts education. 2013-04-04T16:27:32+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/aad-pac-fundraiser/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/aad-pac-fundraiser/ Matt Sorum to be guest speaker at Americans for the Arts Action Fund Annual Advocacy Day Reception & Fundraiser. 2013-04-02T12:42:41+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-and-education-grants-improve-programs-in-the-kanawha-valley-area/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-and-education-grants-improve-programs-in-the-kanawha-valley-area/ The Arts, Culture, and Education Cycle is the first grant cycle of the year from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation for the local community is West Virginia. 2013-03-29T18:11:55+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-national-gallery-of-art-remodels/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-national-gallery-of-art-remodels/ Gallery of Art announces proposal to remodel. 2013-03-29T18:06:59+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-congressional-creative-rights-caucus/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-congressional-creative-rights-caucus/ Newly formed arts caucus will preserve and protect the creative rights of U.S. American creators. 2013-03-13T12:37:26+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2012-year-end-fundraising-goals-reached/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2012-year-end-fundraising-goals-reached/ Thank you to Arts Action Fund Supporters for helping us exceed our 2012 year-end fundraising goal. 2013-03-05T14:53:08+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-power-of-art-teaching-students-with-learning-disabilities-and-adhd/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-power-of-art-teaching-students-with-learning-disabilities-and-adhd/ The Power of Art celebrates its 20th anniversary with a three-day workshop in Washington, D.C. 2013-02-28T16:30:21+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/cast-your-2013-policy-vote/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/cast-your-2013-policy-vote/ Arts Action Fund members have the chance to vote and comment on the proposed 2013 Policy Platform! 2013-02-28T14:57:26+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/film-award-shows-give-back-to-up-and-coming-filmmakers/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/film-award-shows-give-back-to-up-and-coming-filmmakers/ The Film Independent Spirit Awards and The Academy Awards celebrate 2012’s best films at their awards ceremonies this weekend; both support new filmmakers through their individual programs and competitions. 2013-02-26T17:56:08+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/salt-lake-city-urban-ideas-competition/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/salt-lake-city-urban-ideas-competition/ Architecture Competition in Salt Lake City asks design teams to re-envision important cultural district of the city. 2013-02-21T14:00:28+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/michael-graves-key-administration-appointment/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/michael-graves-key-administration-appointment/ President Barack Obama proposes Michael Graves as a Member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. 2013-02-19T14:00:01+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/digital-mural-in-damascus/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/digital-mural-in-damascus/ Syrian artist Tammam Azzam re-envisions Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss in Damascus. 2013-02-14T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-arts-and-the-presidential-inauguration/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-arts-and-the-presidential-inauguration/ Americans for the Arts Action Fund President and CEO Robert L. Lynch article published in Huffington Post. 2013-02-12T14:00:05+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-congressional-steam-caucus/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/the-congressional-steam-caucus/ Newly formed caucus highlights the intersection between the arts and sciences in education. 2013-02-07T14:00:20+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/john-f.-kennedy-center-expansion/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/john-f.-kennedy-center-expansion/ $100 million expansion to the Kennedy Center will provide facilities for its growing educational programs. 2013-02-05T14:00:43+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/revitalizing-the-national-mall/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/revitalizing-the-national-mall/ New building projects on National Mall promise new experiences for residents and tourists alike. 2013-01-31T14:00:07+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/bring-back-ovation/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/bring-back-ovation/ Americans for the Arts Action Fund Executive Director, Nina Ozlu Tunceli joined actress Rosie Perez for a rally to bring back the Ovation Network. 2013-01-10T18:34:41+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/impact-of-fiscal-cliff-tax-legislation-enacted-into-law/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/impact-of-fiscal-cliff-tax-legislation-enacted-into-law/ Quick highlights of the Fiscal Cliff Tax Legislation that was enacted into law last night. 2013-01-02T22:00:40+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/pushing-charities-off-the-fiscal-cliff/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/pushing-charities-off-the-fiscal-cliff/ Leading a diverse group of advocates from across the spectrum of the charitable sector to congressional offices in support of the Charitable Giving Coalition’s “Protect Giving – D.C. Days.” 2012-12-18T20:34:27+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/help-stop-the-threats-to-charitable-giving-incentives/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/help-stop-the-threats-to-charitable-giving-incentives/ Today, December 5, hundreds of nonprofit groups will lobby together for “Protect Giving – DC Days.” Americans for the Arts Action Fund will be leading one of these delegations. 2012-12-05T17:09:42+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2012-year-end-appeal-letter/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2012-year-end-appeal-letter/ View our full year-end appeal which details how 2012 unfolded legislatively, then take a moment to make a generous contribution. 2012-12-03T15:43:57+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/chairman-landesman-to-step-down/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/chairman-landesman-to-step-down/ Rocco Landesman confirmed his plans to step down as Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. 2012-11-26T15:27:59+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/statement-by-americans-for-the-arts-action-fund-on-the-2012-election/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/statement-by-americans-for-the-arts-action-fund-on-the-2012-election/ Americans for the Arts Action Fund President and CEO Robert L. Lynch gave the following statement on the Election Day results. 2012-11-07T20:44:42+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2012-presidential-candidates-arts-positions/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2012-presidential-candidates-arts-positions/ With Election Day less than one week away, the Arts Action Fund is pleased to share its newly compiled analysis of the presidential candidates' arts policy positions. 2012-11-02T13:32:32+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/where-does-romney-officially-stand-on-the-arts/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/where-does-romney-officially-stand-on-the-arts/ The Arts Action Fund requested Governor Romney’s official position on arts policy issues. 2012-10-16T13:19:20+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/statement-on-the-arts-from-democratic-party/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/statement-on-the-arts-from-democratic-party/ The 2012 Democratic National Platform Includes Statement on the Arts. 2012-09-04T19:15:49+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/north-carolinas-push-for-arts-integration-in-instructional-programs/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/north-carolinas-push-for-arts-integration-in-instructional-programs/ NC continues to push for more arts integration, this time with elementary teacher prep programs. 2012-08-30T13:00:16+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/does-obama-still-have-the-support-of-americas-artists/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/does-obama-still-have-the-support-of-americas-artists/ Obama supporters and artists question where the iconic image of Obama’s reelection campaign is, and if it will be created at all. 2012-08-23T13:00:16+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/what-is-artspotter/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/what-is-artspotter/ An evolving arts application for arts lovers around the world. 2012-08-16T14:00:58+00:00