Rep. Louise Slaughter on the Arts in NY's 28th District

The ArtsSPEAK event in Charlotte during the Democratic National Convention took place at the Mint Museum on September 4, 2012.

ArtsSpeak@DNC panelist Secretary Madeleine Albright on adding cultural diplomacy to the tool box of foreign affairs.

ArtsSpeak@DNC panelist Mayor Kevin Johnson on the economic impact that the arts make on his city of Sacramento, CA

ArtsSpeak@DNC panelist Mayor Kevin Johnson on the civic pride that the arts generate.

Linn County Supervisor Linda Langston (IA) on the difference the arts makes in the community.

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) on why the arts and humanities are an important part of who we are.

Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert Lynch introduces the notable panel of ARTSspeak, held August 28, 2012 at the Republican National Convention.

ARTSspeak@RNC moderator Mike Huckabee discusses the vital role of arts education.

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) on the importance of supporting the arts and arts education.

ArtsSpeak@RNC panelist Governor Gary Herbert (R-UT) discusses the place of arts and culture in the state of Utah.

Hill Harper encourages arts advocates to join the Arts Action Fund.

Arts Advocacy Day 2012: Alec Baldwin, Emmy Award®-winning TV, film and stage actor interviewed on Bloomberg by Betty Liu

Arts Education champions make a difference in the lives of kids.

House Education and Workforce Committee vote to approve HR 1891

Attendees of Arts Advocacy Day participate in role play exercises during a advanced training session.

Advocates find strong support for the arts during Arts Advocacy Day's Congressional Arts Kick Off.