From national partner Americans for the Arts: As Congress focuses on creating jobs and reducing the federal deficit, the arts are being threatened. It is imperative that arts advocates come together through events like Arts Advocacy Day to help educate members of Congress about the role the arts play in spurring economic growth and job creation.

The Arts Education Partnership has compiled a list of resources for National Arts Education Week, September 12-16th.  Access a list of Arts Education Week initiatives, partner organizations and a comprehensive state arts education policy database

Americans for the Arts encourages advocates to visit their Action Center to urge members of congress to oppose a $20 million reduction proposed by a House appropriations subcommittee.  This

Americans for the Arts' Arts Action Fund is providing a Congressional Arts Survey to those running for election all across the country.  Advocates can