President Announces United We Serve

President Obama and the Corporation for National and Community Service have launched United We Serve, an exciting new summer service initiative, encouraging Americans to create meaningful change in their communities by engaging in service.  United We Serve kicks off June 22 at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service and will run through the new National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11.

As part of this initiative, the Obama Administration has launched a new online portal, www.serve.gov, where organizations can list service opportunities and individuals can find openings of interest or develop their own projects.  Performing arts organizations will have the opportunity to participate in new and existing service programs as well as design new activities during this summer service initiative.

Visit www.serve.gov, where you can find all the tools to participate in United We Serve as well as post your own volunteer projects.

Economic Stimulus and the Arts

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes $50 million in direct grants to fund arts projects and activities to preserve jobs in the non-profit arts sector.  The Economic Stimulus Bill includes other federal funding streams that are available to arts organizations.  Guidelines to apply for NEA grants and a summary of the additional funding opportunities can be found by linking to the Performing Arts Alliance Economic Stimulus Resource Guide>>> 

Arts Advocacy Day 2009

Nearly 500 arts advocates from across the country traveled to Washington, DC for this year's Arts Advocacy Day where they met with their Senators and Representatives to communicate the importance of federal arts funding and implementing policies that support the arts.  Highlights from Arts Advocacy Day 2009 included the Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts & Public Policy delivered by Wynton Marsalis, Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center.  Click here to view and listen to the lecture>>>

Arts Policy Recommendations for the New Administration

The Performing Arts Alliance and its member organizations have developed a set of arts policy recommendations for the Obama administration.  Read the full document>>>