Americans for the Arts

Americans for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that works to promote the arts in the United States, founded by John F. Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller in 1960, with the support of Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The organization has been a key player in the development of the National Endowment for the Arts and has worked closely with other organizations, such as the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and the Arts Education Partnership. Americans for the Arts has also collaborated with prominent artists, including Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Merce Cunningham, to advance the arts in America. The organization's efforts have been recognized by President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and First Lady Michelle Obama, among others.

● History

The history of Americans for the Arts dates back to 1960, when it was founded as the National Assembly of Local Arts Agencies by John F. Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller, with the support of Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, and Georgia O'Keeffe. In the 1970s, the organization played a key role in the development of the National Endowment for the Arts, working closely with Nancy Hanks, the first chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, and President Richard Nixon. The organization has also worked with other prominent artists, including Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg, to advance the arts in America. In the 1980s, Americans for the Arts worked with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan to promote the arts, and in the 1990s, the organization collaborated with President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton to support arts education initiatives, such as the Arts Education Partnership and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. The organization has also partnered with The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall to promote the arts.

● Mission_and_Goals

The mission of Americans for the Arts is to promote the arts in the United States by working with local, state, and national organizations, such as the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, and the Arts Education Partnership. The organization's goals include increasing funding for the arts, promoting arts education, and supporting the development of local arts agencies, such as the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Americans for the Arts also works to promote diversity and inclusion in the arts, partnering with organizations such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The organization has also collaborated with prominent artists, including Kerry James Marshall, Amy Sherald, and Mickalene Thomas, to advance the arts in America. Americans for the Arts has also worked with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum to promote the arts.

● Programs_and_Services

Americans for the Arts offers a range of programs and services to support the arts, including the Arts & Economic Prosperity study, which provides data on the economic impact of the arts, and the National Arts Marketing Project, which provides marketing resources and training for arts organizations, such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the San Francisco Ballet. The organization also offers the Annual Convention, which brings together arts leaders from across the country, including Robert Redford, Spike Lee, and Laurie Anderson, to discuss key issues and trends in the arts. Americans for the Arts also provides advocacy and policy support, working with organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Congressional Arts Caucus to promote the arts. The organization has also partnered with The Ford Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support arts initiatives.

● Advocacy_and_Policy

Americans for the Arts is a leading advocate for the arts in the United States, working to promote increased funding for the arts and to support arts education initiatives, such as the Arts Education Partnership and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies. The organization has worked with President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and First Lady Michelle Obama to promote the arts, and has also collaborated with The White House, The U.S. Department of Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts to support arts initiatives. Americans for the Arts has also partnered with organizations such as the American Alliance of Museums, the Theatre Communications Group, and the Dance/USA to promote the arts. The organization has also worked with The National Gallery of Art, The Smithsonian Institution, and the Library of Congress to promote the arts.

● Leadership_and_Governance

The leadership of Americans for the Arts includes Robert L. Lynch, the organization's president and CEO, who has worked with President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and First Lady Michelle Obama to promote the arts. The organization's board of directors includes prominent arts leaders, such as Agnes Gund, Richard Kessler, and Jane Chu, who have worked with organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, and the Arts Education Partnership. Americans for the Arts also has a range of advisory committees, including the Private Sector Council, which includes leaders from companies such as Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, and the Public Art Network Council, which includes leaders from organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network.

● Annual_Convention_and_Awards

The Annual Convention of Americans for the Arts brings together arts leaders from across the country, including Robert Redford, Spike Lee, and Laurie Anderson, to discuss key issues and trends in the arts. The convention features keynote speakers, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ava DuVernay, and Kehinde Wiley, and provides opportunities for networking and professional development. Americans for the Arts also presents a range of awards, including the National Arts Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the arts, and the BCA 10 Awards, which recognize businesses that support the arts, such as The Walt Disney Company, The Coca-Cola Company, and Bank of America. The organization has also partnered with The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall to promote the arts. Category:Arts organizations in the United States