Arts Advocacy Day officially kicked off at a Congressional Arts Breakfast on Capitol Hill, organized by Americans for the Arts in conjunction with the Congressional Arts Caucus. For video of other speakers, including Ms. Sheila Johnson, Chris Klein, and Jane Powell, please read our MySpace blog.
Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America.
With 45 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.
Why Ask For More?
The arts are much more than just fun "extra" activities for kids. Participation
in the arts opens up children's worlds and minds and offers them the
skills they need for a bright future.Find out the 10
Simple Ways you can start today to get more art in your child's life.
Arts & Economic
Prosperity III
Americans
for the Arts is proud to announce the release of Arts & Economic
Prosperity III, our third study of the nonprofit arts
and culture industry’s impact on the nation’s economy. This new study
is our largest ever, featuring findings from 156 study regions (116 cities
and counties, 35 multicounty regions, and 5 states).
THE ARTS MEAN BUSINESS!
America’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $166.2
billion in economic activity every year;$63.1
billion in spending by organizations and an additional $103.1
billion in event-related spending by audiences.
The national impact of the economic activity from America’s nonprofit
arts and culture industry supports 5.7 million jobs and
generates $29.6 billion in government revenue.
Between 2000 and 2005, the nonprofit arts and culture industry grew
24 percent, from $134 billion to $166.2 billion.
Event related spending by the audiences of nonprofit arts and culture
organizations boasts an even greater increase of 28 percent—from
$80.8 billion in 2000 to $103.1 billion in 2005.
Philadelphia is
the birthplace of American democracy, and today it is a leader in the evolution
of civic life. From history to hip, the city is alive with creativity. Cultures
abound in Philadelphia, an open and engaged metropolis that welcomes a diverse
community of artists, innovators, and creators.
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Thanks for the add! We support the local arts and strive to develop the artist within. "There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot, but there are others who, thanks to their art and intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun." Pablo Picasso
Sunday, October 14, 2007 Art Fair downtown Millburn Avenue, Millburn 28th annual Show and Sale of Fine Art & Selected Crafts 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
I will be selling Framed, matted and and mounted photography! Also photo notecards. It should be a nice day!! So come out, enjoy the fall sunshine and come by (buy) and visit me!! My work is also featured on my website www.Tiger-fly.com take a look, let me know what you think! thanks!!!!!!!!!!! ~Mary
On October 9th (John Lennon's birthday) a ligth tower in Iceland will light for Peace: The Imagine Peace Tower.
You can send your Peace messages to be included. For more details, please visit: http://www.imaginepeace.com/
Thank you very much and Peace for all :)
P.S.: Please watch a video by Yoko Ono on my profile regarding this event and/or visit Yoko Ono's site, you will find her at the top of my friends' list.
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El próximo 9 de Octubre (conmemoración del cumpleaños de John Lennon) se inaugurará en Islandia una torre de luz por la Paz: The Imagine Peace Tower.
Podéis enviar vuestros mensajes de Paz para que sean incluídos. Para más detalles e información visitar la página: http://www.imaginepeace.com/
Muchísimas gracias y Paz para Todo/as :)
P.D: Por favor, podéis ver un video de Yoko Ono en mi profile sobre este acontecimiento y/o visitar la página de Yoko Ono, la podéis encontrar en la parte superior de mi lista de amigos.
Welcome aboard the explosive ride of powerful passionate words. Get your ice water because the "Poetry is Hot Up In Here". Please do not forget to breath deeply because our thoughts will "Take Your Breath Away!" Poetic _Xplosion BOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember my name..... Sacora Kendricks www.geocities.com/poetic_xplosion With nothing but a mic and their powerful voices, 20 of Atlanta’s hottest spoken word poets will explode, rant, rap and recite their OWN ORIGINAL WORK Sign up now! http://www.geocities.com/poetic_xplosion/APPLICATION.html
