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Highlights from NJ at National Arts Advocacy Day

Posted on April 10, 2013 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy, Americans for the Arts, Creativity and Innovation, Economy, Emerging Arts Leaders, funding, New Jersey Arts, Rally
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First off, I have been attending National Arts Advocacy Day since 1996.  To say this was the best one yet really means something considering I’ve heard amazing Nancy Hanks lectures by Wendy Wasserstein, Kevin Spacey, Frank Rich, Ken Burns, and Wynton Marsalis, to name a few.

New Jersey had an amazing group of arts advocates attending this year including representatives [ … ] Read more

Online Fundraising Auction CLOSES March 6th

Posted on March 1, 2013 by ArtPride in Category ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, Community, funding, New Jersey Arts, Nonprofits









GET YOUR BID ON!!

ArtPride New Jersey is hosting an online auction, with items including theatre tickets with backstage tours; restaurant and lodging gift certificates; workshops and classes; and even a resort stay in St. Lucia are already available for bidding. Proceeds benefit ArtPride NJ, The New Jersey Restaurant Association, as well as the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.[ … ] Read more

Time Sensitive – Sandy Resources to Use NOW!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by ArtPride in Category funding, New Jersey Arts, Nonprofits, Technical Assistance
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This is important information for arts groups and individual artists seeking funding for recovery of loss due to the recent storm.  Much of this funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to check it out NOW.  Thanks to Laura Aden Packer from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation for relaying this info as soon as [ … ] Read more

Advocate Membership Has the Wow Factor!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy, Americans for the Arts
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“I can honestly say that my Advocate Jersey Arts Membership has taken my passion for the arts to a new level . . . not only in regard to what I do and experience as an arts ”spectator” or participant, but also in regard to my understanding of the impact the arts can have on quality of life and educational [ … ] Read more

An Inspiring Call to Action from One of NJ’s Own

Posted on July 28, 2011 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy









Debate was completed yesterday on Representative Tim Walberg’s (MI) amendment to cut an additional $10.6 million from the National Endowment for the Arts in the House Interior Appropriations bill.  Several Members of Congress, coordinated by the Congressional Arts Caucus, spoke in support of opposing of this amendment and among them was Representative Rush Holt of New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District.   [ … ] Read more

Contact your Legislators TODAY — State Arts Funding Slated for Reduction

Posted on June 27, 2011 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy









State arts dollars are slated for reduction in a new budget bill.  Time is of the essence, so use the talking points below to tell your legislators ART MATTERS:

1. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts is proposed to receive $16 million for Cultural Projects in FY12.  The NJ Cultural Trust is proposed to receive $500,000.  These are [ … ] Read more

Last Chance to Make a Difference!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy









We are nearing the end of another NJ State budget cycle.  Here’s a last chance to remind your elected officials that Art Matters!

Contact Your State Legislators
Time is of the essence.  The activity surrounding the FY12 State budget has been heated. We know you believe Art Matters, and most of our State legislators are supporters.

You also know [ … ] Read more

Thank You to our NJ Arts Advocates!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy









Thank you to all the arts advocates who contacted their legislators, and a special thanks to those who made the trip to Washington, D.C. with us last week.  Your efforts made an impact on the continuing resolution for FY2011 funding. 

Though the final 2011 Budget Bill does not include the $167.5 million we requested for the National Endowment for the [ … ] Read more

Ask your Senator to Vote Against Cuts to the NEA

Posted on February 23, 2011 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy









Last Thursday by 8 votes the House approved a $43 million cut to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) FY2011 budget.  This decrease will mean a decrease in NEA grants to New Jersey of $440,340. 

This FY 2011 appropriations package will be presented to the Senate shortly, so please take two minutes to ask your Senator to vote [ … ] Read more

NEA Budget Cuts Will Affect You–Act Now

Posted on February 18, 2011 by ArtPride in Category Advocacy









GOP conservative freshmen spurred a revolt on Feb. 10 against House appropriators.  Insisting on slashing the current 2011 budget even deeper, they forced the bill to be re-written before it goes to the floor this week. The bill now proposes to reduce funding for arts programs across the country from $167.5 million to $145 million. This would be the biggest [ … ] Read more

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