Thursday, April 18, 2024Category: Americans for the Arts News(WASHINGTON, DC— April 18, 2024)—Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announces its participation in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a na

Thursday, March 28, 2024Category: Americans for the Arts NewsThe Americans for the Arts’ Board of Directors announces the organization's next phase of transformation as it focuses on its service to the arts and culture sector. A CEO selection committee has been formed to commence a national search to find a successor to the current President & […]

The organization also welcomes newly elected Board’s Executive Committee Secretary Kristina Newman-Scott and Treasurer Chris CutlerTuesday, March 26, 2024Category: Americans for the Arts News(WASHINGTON, DC— March 26, 2024)— Nolen Bivens, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts (AFTA), announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected longtime arts advocate and Board member Edgar L. […]

Tuesday, March 12, 2024Category: Americans for the Arts NewsActivities to be held across the country from September 27-October 5

Friday, January 19, 2024Category: Americans for the Arts News[WASHINGTON, DC, January 19, 2024]— Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today presented the 2024 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to three elected officials and an American poet at The United States Conference of Mayors 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. Award […]

Thursday, January 11, 2024Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund endorse the Creative Workforce Investment Act, legislation introduced by Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA). The Senate companion of the Creative Economy Revitalization Act was introduced by U.S.

Monday, December 4, 2023Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts supports new legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI). The STAR Act would allow local transit authorities to incorporate art into federally-funded transportation projects through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), promoting rider engagement, deterring vandalism, and enhancing community identity.  The STAR Act would […]

Friday, November 17, 2023Category: Americans for the Arts NewsAmericans for the Arts presents