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| Thank your City Council person for their support of the arts. |
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The Grand Forks City Council provides substantial financial support to the regional arts community. These funds are re-granted to local arts and culture organizations by the North Valley Arts Council.This support is critical to the health of the local arts community. Click here to download a letter of thanks to your Council person. It is easy - we have written a letter for you, all you need to do is print, sign and send! |
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| Americans for the Arts Action Fund Statement on the 2008 Election |
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Americans for the Arts Action Fund President and CEO Robert L. Lynch gave the following statement on the results of Election Day: "The historic election of Sen. Barack Obama to be the 44th President of the United States will have tremendous impact on
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the nation's arts community, public schools, and creative workforce. His commitment to arts and arts education on the campaign trail is just a preview of what his administration can accomplish. President-elect Obama demonstrates the leadership and vision to advance the arts in America through investing in more arts education in public schools, increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, promoting cultural diplomacy, and supporting artists rights.
The November 4 election results also expanded the base of support for the arts in Congress, which will help move arts and arts education initiatives through the legislative process. Initiatives that will fuel innovation and creativity are key to our economic recovery and global competitiveness. A new report issued last month by The Conference Board, 'Ready to Innovate,' touts the importance of arts education in building the 21st century workforce. The arts are good for business, good for the economy, and good for the spirit."
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| President-Elect Obama's Cultural Plank |
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President-Elect Obama writes poetry, gets props from Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z, and is the first White House contender to include a far-reaching arts plank in his platform. The proposals range from increased support for arts education and the National Endowment for the Arts, to changing the federal tax code for artists. He began forming his culture plank |
| in the spring of 2007, long before winning the Democratic nomination. He brought together a committee of artists and arts professionals, headed by Hollywood writer, director and producer George Stevens Jr. and Broadway producer Margo Lion. The committee's members include novelist Michael Chabon, Broadway director Hal Prince, musicians Eugenia and Pinchas Zukerman, Museum of Modern Art president emerita Agnes Gund, as well as Robert Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts. |
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| Cultural Policy Listserve |
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Interested in receiving the latest policy-relevant arts and culture news, sent directly to your e-mail inbox on a weekly basis? The Cultural Policy Listserv is the ideal way to spot emerging trends, track |
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on-going issues, and connect to a world of news and ideas. Just enter your e-mail address and submit. You will be sent a confirmation e-mail with a link to complete the subscription process. You can unsubscribe at any time, and we will not provide your name or contact information to any other organization.
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