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Americans for the Arts Continues to Create Platforms for National Arts Leaders To Advocate on the Hill

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Americans for the Arts’ national arts advocacy approach has evolved to position the arts as a driver for community development year-round. The first of these 12-month equitable advocacy programs starts today, April 18 and 19, 2023, and includes 12 representatives from arts agencies in ten states including Alaska, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia.

Americans for the Arts’ Vice President Nora Halpern, Alongside Co-chairs Lady Gaga and Bruce Cohen, Appointed to President Biden’s Re-Established Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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American for the Arts leadership has been tapped by the Biden administration as part of a collective of prominent artists, scholars, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and state and local public officials who have demonstrated a sustainable commitment to the arts and humanities across the country, for the re-establishment of President Biden’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH). Among the appointees to the committee is Nora Halpern, who has served as Vice President of Leadership Alliances for more than two decades at Americans for the Arts– the longest-running national arts advocacy organization represented within the collective of distinguished members.

Americans for the Arts Joins Supernova International Ska Festival

Designed graphic promoting the Supernova International Ska Festival 2023, with photos of several ska artists and groups.
In its 7th year Supernova will feature 40 international Ska bands during a three-day weekend hosting more than 20,000 fans
Monday, March 13, 2023
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Americans for the Arts joins the 2023 Supernova International Ska Festival as their official Impact Partner. The fitting union affirms Americans for the Arts’ mission of advancing the diverse networks of organizations and individuals who cultivate the arts in the United States. Thriving at the intersection of music and community, Supernova Ska Festival will take place at historic Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia, on September 15-17, 2023.

Americans for the Arts and the Americans for the Arts Action Fund Issue a Statement in Response to Biden Administration’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Nolen Bivens, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, and Nina Ozlu Tunceli, Executive Director of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, released this statement in response to the Biden administration’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget:

Americans For The Arts and SheROCKS Event Join Forces For Women’s History Month

Designed image promoting the SheROCKS event in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2023. The image includes photos of women artists of color against a brightly patterned background.
In its 10th year of celebrating women artists and entrepreneurs, SheROCKS will feature multicultural artists from across the nation over two days during Women’s History Month
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Americans for the Arts announced that they’ll be joining the 2023 SheROCKS Event as an official Awareness Partner. SheROCKS is one of the fastest growing events for emerging multicultural women artists and entrepreneurs. The event will be held at Capital Turnaround, 700 M St SE, Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2023. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite.

Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors Honor Exceptional Leaders in the Arts

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Governor Dan McKee, Mayor David Holt, Mayor Jon Mitchell, and Artists Louis “Eric B” Barrier and Kool DJ Red Alert Understand the Important Role That Arts and Culture Play in Society
Friday, January 20, 2023
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Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today presented the 2023 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to three elected officials, and Legendary Artist Awards to two artists, at The U.S. Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. The honorees included Dan McKee, Governor of Rhode Island; David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City; Jon Mitchell, Mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts; and Louis “Eric B” Barrier, hip-hop artist and pioneer in the rap genre and Kool DJ Red Alert, hip-hop DJ, were awarded with Legendary Artist Awards.

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