COMMUNITY ARTS RESOURCES

ArtsGeorgia provides resources for arts administrators with community arts agencies. Included are publications on starting a local arts agency, model forms for incorporation and governance, standards and best practices guidelines, operating principals and much more. Visit the link below. Resources are available for day to day administration with models to use for programs and facility […]

April 8, 2014 · admin · Comments Closed
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Artists and the Affordable Care Act

A task force of musician & artist advocacy organizations are working together to help creatives learn more and take action on health care. http://health.futureofmusic.org/

October 6, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the recipients of the second annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities.

Breaking news: STATE OF GEORGIA Office of the Governor ATLANTA, October 2, 2013 –  Fifteen individuals and organizations have been recognized for their significant contributions to Georgia’s civic and cultural vitality through service to the humanities or excellence in the arts. The awards were presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and […]

October 2, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Advocacy v1.2 | Making a Case to Non-Artists for public funding

Why should the community of taxpayers who are not directly involved in the arts support them? The arts are revenue-positive in the same way most for-profit businesses are. The activity of the arts, week in and week out, means revenue for businesses that could not have generated it otherwise; businesses and regions have expanded with […]

September 27, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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ARTS ALERT: Play your Part – Help stop a 50% cut to the NEA!

Please take a few minutes to write to your Members of Congress today to urge them to support the NEA. Model letter, bullet points and electronic submission at AFTA Action Fund link below. ArtsGeorgia is a National CoSponsor of Arts Advocacy Day helping to shape legislative platforms and messages on Arts Advocacy. Advocating “Strength Through […]

July 24, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Learning in a Visual Age: The Critical Importance of Visual Arts Education.

Learning in a Visual Age: The Critical Importance of Visual Arts Education. Four policy recommendations. http://www.arteducators.org/learning/learning-in-a-visual-age/NAEA_LVA_09.pdf ArtsGeorgia advocates for the restoration of arts education programs, staff and funding for the Georgia Council for the Arts. Advocating “Strength Through Unity” at the local, state and national level, ArtsGeorgia is Georgia’s strategic leader in arts advocacy, the […]

July 2, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Arts Advocacy starts…

Arts Advocacy starts with those actions an artist, arts patron or arts organization (profit and nonprofit) can take which are on the list of specific steps listed on the ArtsGeorgia website Advocacy home tab, like joining the AFTA Arts Action Fund, or getting a DUNS Number or visiting our Advocacy Links page for local and […]

March 18, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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The Arts in Georgia are everywhere!

The ArtsGeorgia website includes a comprehensive directory of Georgia Arts Service organizations; arts education associations; literary, music, theater and visual art nonprofits, plus historical preservation groups; a directory of U.S. arts organizations; a directory of Georgia’s many local arts organizations; a directory of museums and historical houses by region; and a directory of funding agencies. […]

March 4, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Reimagining our state arts council

ArtsGeorgia envisions a younger, more diverse arts council of experienced arts professionals and community activists engaged in educating our elected officials and corporate CEO’s about the economic contribution of the arts and the intrinsic value of the arts to every citizen and every Georgia community. A dynamic council known for leadership and initiative. ArtsGeorgia has […]

January 10, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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ARTSGEORGIA SUPPORTS THE TIMELY RESTORATION OF STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS – THE TIME IS NOW

The goal of public support for the arts at the state and local levels is to enable every individual to participate in the arts as a creator, performer, or attendee. Specifically, it is recognized that: Public support enables more people to participate in and experience art of higher quality; Public support expands access to the arts […]

October 10, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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