http://www.artsactionfund.org/ en Copyright 2012 2012-05-01T16:03:56+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/turnaround-arts-initiative-arts-education-is-education-reform/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/turnaround-arts-initiative-arts-education-is-education-reform/ President Obama’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities leads the way in improving struggling schools with unique arts intensive curriculums. 2012-05-01T15:03:56+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/pbs-arts-programs-expecting-major-reductions-in-nea-funding/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/pbs-arts-programs-expecting-major-reductions-in-nea-funding/ Due to a high number of grant applicants and poor government support for the NEA, notable PBS arts programs expect a major drop in funding. 2012-04-17T13:00:06+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/art-auction-sends-students-to-arts-advocacy-day/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/art-auction-sends-students-to-arts-advocacy-day/ For nine years, Drexel University’s Arts Administration Graduate Association has sent students to Arts Advocacy Day through the support of an Art Auction. 2012-04-12T13:00:08+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/new-york-leaders-discuss-arts-and-the-economy/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/new-york-leaders-discuss-arts-and-the-economy/ A panel of artists, arts administrators, and elected officials share their thoughts on the effects the arts have on the local economy. 2012-04-10T13:19:39+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-education-in-america-10-years-after-nclb/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-education-in-america-10-years-after-nclb/ A picture of arts education 10 years after NCLB 2012-04-05T20:57:38+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/research-that-shows-art-can-close-the-achievement-gap-between-low-and-high-/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/research-that-shows-art-can-close-the-achievement-gap-between-low-and-high-/ New government research that shows a positive correlation between a high arts involvement and better academic outcomes, higher career goals, and increased civic engagement. 2012-04-05T13:00:14+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-victory-in-new-hampshire/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-victory-in-new-hampshire/ The arts were not ignored thanks to efforts from the New Hampshire Citizens for the Arts! 2012-04-03T13:00:56+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/a-newly-revived-arts-commission-in-the-sunflower-state/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/a-newly-revived-arts-commission-in-the-sunflower-state/ There is new legislation that may save the arts in Kansas. 2012-03-29T13:00:42+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/new-arts-and-education-report-promotes-increased-arts-learning-in-pennsylva/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/new-arts-and-education-report-promotes-increased-arts-learning-in-pennsylva/ A new arts report released this March in Pennsylvania calls arts education the key to a prosperous and vibrant future. 2012-03-27T12:52:50+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/stanley-tucci-fights-for-the-arts/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/stanley-tucci-fights-for-the-arts/ Award-winning actor Stanley Tucci testified before members of the House of Representatives Appropriations Interior Subcommittee. 2012-03-23T14:51:27+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/california-arts-council-and-celebrities-promote-create-the-state-arts-licen/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/california-arts-council-and-celebrities-promote-create-the-state-arts-licen/ Stars of California are partnering with their state arts agency in an effort to increase state arts funding. 2012-03-22T13:00:01+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-action-fund-2012-policy-votes-are-coming-in/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/arts-action-fund-2012-policy-votes-are-coming-in/ Thank you Arts Action Fund members who have voted and commented on the proposed 2012 Policy Platform thus far. Let’s keep the comments coming! 2012-03-20T12:59:59+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/shakespeare-and-the-power-of-change/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/shakespeare-and-the-power-of-change/ Shakespeare High is being screened at the Film Society of Lincoln Center this month. Guest blogger, Alex Rotaru - director of the film, underscores the importance of the piece. 2012-03-15T12:59:59+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/donald-payne/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/donald-payne/ Americans for the Arts Action Fund Honors the Legacy of Congressman Donald Payne 2012-03-13T13:00:57+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/super-tuesday-is-over-but-the-race-continues/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/super-tuesday-is-over-but-the-race-continues/ As the Republican race for the presidential nomination continues we encourage our grassroots advocates to ask where ALL candidates stand on arts funding and arts education. 2012-03-08T14:00:31+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/congratulations-to-2011-national-medal-of-arts-honorees.-nominate-now-for-2/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/congratulations-to-2011-national-medal-of-arts-honorees.-nominate-now-for-2/ A recap of the ceremony for lifetime achievement award recipients of the National Medal of Arts. 2012-03-06T14:00:50+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/kickstarter-to-fund-more-arts-projects-in-fy-2012-than-the-nea/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/kickstarter-to-fund-more-arts-projects-in-fy-2012-than-the-nea/ The online giving platform designed to fund “projects with a creative purpose” is close to distributing more money than the NEA in FY 2012. 2012-02-27T16:39:16+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/short-follow-up-on-arts-for-la-and-the-lausd-meeting/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/short-follow-up-on-arts-for-la-and-the-lausd-meeting/ Recap of the LAUSD Board Meeting and the celebrities who were in attendance. 2012-02-16T13:35:58+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/take-action-with-arts-for-la/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/take-action-with-arts-for-la/ Arts Action Fund partner, Arts for LA rallies to keep arts ed in elementary schools. 2012-02-13T14:08:39+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/kansas-arts-commission-may-have-a-fighting-chance/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/kansas-arts-commission-may-have-a-fighting-chance/ A new license plate program could help recover funds cut from the Kansas Arts Commission. 2012-02-02T13:24:38+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/congress-finalizes-budget-and-cultural-appropriations-for-fy-2012/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/congress-finalizes-budget-and-cultural-appropriations-for-fy-2012/ National Endowments cut as Congress reaches appropriations deal. 2011-12-19T19:08:51+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/music-in-the-recovery-of-rep.-giffords/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/music-in-the-recovery-of-rep.-giffords/ The role of music in the recovery of Rep. Giffords. 2011-12-06T17:24:07+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2011-year-end-appeal-letter/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2011-year-end-appeal-letter/ Please contribute to our year-end goal of raising $15,000. As we cast our sights ahead to the 2012 election, your support becomes all the more critical because we are facing not only legislative but electoral challenges as well. 2011-12-05T18:54:27+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2011-post-election-impact-on-the-arts/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2011-post-election-impact-on-the-arts/ As of November 9, the 2011 election proved to be a fairly good year for incumbents. 2011-11-09T20:46:53+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/artsvoteiowa-events/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/artsvoteiowa-events/ We'll be on the ground with our ArtsVoteIowa campaign 2011-11-08T21:40:37+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2011-national-arts-and-humanites-youth-awards-program/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/2011-national-arts-and-humanites-youth-awards-program/ First Lady Michelle Obama bestowed the National Arts and Humanities Youth Awards 2011-11-02T18:14:48+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/honolulus-ohana-arts-fall-festival-of-music/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/honolulus-ohana-arts-fall-festival-of-music/ The Ohana Arts Festival celebrates its second year. Performances from now until November 6th. 2011-11-02T18:02:34+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/bob-lynch-responds-to-proposed-changes-in-charitable-deductions/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/bob-lynch-responds-to-proposed-changes-in-charitable-deductions/ Arts organizations that rely largely on charitable contributions are wary of the President’s plan to limit deductions. 2011-10-19T16:52:45+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/esperanza-spalding-on-arts-education/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/esperanza-spalding-on-arts-education/ The Grammy Award-winning Best New Artist discusses the importance of arts education in her own life and stresses the importance for every child. 2011-10-18T13:00:20+00:00 http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/president-obamas-art-works-contest/ http://www.artsactionfund.org/news/entry/president-obamas-art-works-contest/ Obama for America is holding a poster contest for artists from across the nation to submit designs illustrating their support the American Jobs Act. 2011-10-12T17:42:10+00:00