http://www.americansforthearts.org Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With more than 40 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. en-us Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:09:38 EDT http://www.americansforthearts.org/images/logos/AFTALogo_RGB.jpg http://www.americansforthearts.org 90 103 http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 1 Transportation Enhancements (TE) section of the bill. Also, the committee repealed the 10 percent set aside for the TE program, which means that those funds are no longer explicitly available for these activities. This bill will now be brought to the House floor, so contact your members of Congress now!]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:36:10 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 2 IRA Charitable Rollover, expired at the end of 2011 with Congress failing to extend them. Legislators hope to wrap up this unfinished tax business before April 15. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) released a statement vowing "to find a bipartisan path forward" for these tax extenders, adding that "it is critical to extend these tax provisions early in the year to maximize their effect and provide certainty for the 2012 tax year."]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:50:15 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 3 has introduced long-awaited legislation to reauthorize the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (also recognized as the No Child Left Behind Act). While the legislation maintains the arts as a core academic subject, it also would terminate the federal Arts in Education program which has been in place for the last 10 years. Bipartisan Senate committee legislation was approved in October 2011, however this House legislation does not have bipartisan support, which is expected to delay consideration of the bill for the immediate future. For more information, please contact Senior Director of Federal Affairs & Arts Education Narric Rome at nrome@artsusa.org]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:23:18 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 4 United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. Bryson stated, Lynch’s “experience in the travel and tourism industry will be an important resource to me as well as to the Board in advising me on ways to strengthen the industry, expand economic opportunities for American businesses, and create jobs.” Read the press release here.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:52:02 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 5 scheduled to consider legislation that could end federal support for public art projects through the Transportation Enhancements program. Find more information about the program here. Please write you member of Congress today to convey the message that the Transportation Enhancements program should continue supporting public art and museums!]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:56 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 1 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:53:22 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 2 incredible video of her therapy, and see how music helps connect both the left and right sides of the brain. Arts and healing, including music therapy, is one of the many program areas of Americans for the Arts.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:21:29 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 3 Resource Guide on this program in 2006 and is currently working with other national arts groups to provide a response to this legislative development.]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:06:21 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 4 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:10:59 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 5 raise revenues and close the federal deficit gap. A recent plan floated by one of the Republican members was reported to have suggested changes or elimination of the deduction. While the proposal is just one of many ideas being considered for deficit reduction revenues, it serves as a stark reminder that almost all policy measures are on the table as the joint committee struggles to find middle ground.  ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:44:27 EST http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 6 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:58:21 EDT http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 7 announced an agreement to move forward with bipartisan education reform legislation. The full committee is scheduled to begin consideration of the bill this week, and many amendments are expected to be offered to this draft bill.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:51:58 EDT http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 8 National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) is a coast-to-coast celebration of culture in America. Held every October and coordinated by Americans for the Arts, NAHM is the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. President Obama has issued a White House proclamation that recognizes the value of the arts and humanities and kicks off this month’s celebrations.]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:14:09 EDT http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 9 here.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:24:00 EDT http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp http://rss.artsusa.org/~r/afta/advocacy_headlines/~3/I_Cez2e-2xw/default.asp 10 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:12:48 EDT http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/weekly_headlines/default.asp