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February 11, 2005

Arts Advocacy
Day in Washington DC
is March 14-15

Sign up with Americans for the Arts to visit Congressional offices with the New York contingent led by the Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations

To sign up for Arts Day in Albany on March 22nd

 

 

President Holds Arts Funding Level

For FY 2006, the President has level funded the National Endowment for the Arts and The National Endowment for the Humanities with a request for $121.3 million for NEA and $138.1 million for NEH.

Of particular concern this year is a proposed redistribution of $6.5 million that would result in a 30% cut in the longstanding and Congressionally-popular NEA Challenge America program, which uses the arts to enhance America’s communities through grants for arts education and improved access to the arts for all Americans, especially in underserved communities. It appears that the cut to Challenge America will be used support the American Masterpieces Initiative to celebrate our Nation's great artistic achievements with special touring programs in dance, visual arts, and music; local presentations; in-school arts education programs; and student visits to exhibitions, presentations, and performances.

The President requested a funding boost of $4.19 million (a 12 percent increase) for the Office of Museum Services, bringing the total OMS budget to $38.9 million.

You can make your voice heard by writing your Members of Congress and urging them to increase funding for the arts. Visit our ONLINE ADVOCACY CENTER and write to your elected officials urging them to support funding increases for the arts. Simply enter your zipcode and follow the simple instructions. Talking points are provided to help you craft your letter, although you may add your own thoughts and stories about why the arts are important to you and your community.

Also, don't forget the all important New York State Arts Day in Albany, March 22. Register now to attend.

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The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations has a 30-year history as New York’s service association for arts and cultural organizations. The Alliance provides leadership and vision, and delivers services, resources and tools that strengthen cultural organizations. The Alliance informs the field on statewide and national issues affecting the arts and assists local arts agencies in building community support.

P.O. Box 96
Mattituck, NY 11952-0096
Phone (631) 298-1234 / Fax (631) 298-1101