League Forward: September 2026
Updates from the League, behind-the-scenes insights, and highlighting some of our wonderful donors across the country.
League Announces Participants for Second Four-Day Orchestra Intensive
A cohort of twenty rising orchestra professionals has been selected for the League of American Orchestra’s next Orchestra Intensive. The cohort represents artistic administrators, orchestra operations managers, artistic planning specialists, and more from over a dozen U.S. states, Canada, and Brazil.
Summer Wrap-Up: Arts Education and Federal Policy Updates
In This Issue: Celebrate Arts in Education Week, September 13-19; Policy Action Continues on Proposed Grant Restrictions; IRS to Propose Changes to Form 990; Latest Tariff Proposals Apply to Musical Instruments; Essential Tips for Artist Visa Applications
Ten New Directors to Serve on League of American Orchestras Board
Erin Gibson Allen, Rosalie Contreras, Karen Gahl-Mills, Jordan Harris, Dr. Mieko Hatano, and Richard Krumdieck have joined the League of American Orchestras Board of Directors for 2026-27.
Summer Policy Updates and Action Plan
In This Issue: League Joins Comments on Proposed Federal Grant Rules; New Court and Congressional Action on Visas; Know Your Bow: Next Steps in Conservation; August Checklist: Meetings and Messages
Policy Roundup: Artist Visas, Giving Trends, Protected Species FAQ, and More
In This Issue: Speaking Up for Artist Visas; Know Your Bow: Details on U.S. and EU Policies; Stay Informed As Federal Grant Rules Shift; New Earnings Test Narrows Student Loans; and Tax Policy’s Links to Latest Giving Trends
Take Policy Action this Summer
In This Issue: Contact Congress: Support Federal Arts and Education Funding! Humanities Endowment Ordered to Reinstate Grants; New Tools to Fight Ticket Fraud; Creative Expression and Collective Courage; and Capitol Hill Comes to Your Hometown this July and August
36 Orchestra and Arts Professionals to Participate in League of American Orchestras’ Essentials of Orchestra Management Program at The Juilliard School
Thirty-six orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.
Spring Update: Tax, NEA, Visas, and More
In This Issue: Tax Law and Giving Trends; NEA Awards More FY26 Grants; Advocacy Needed for FY27; NEA Report Links Participation to Civic Engagement; Here for You: Visa Assistance and Guidance; Form 990 Changes Proposed
League Forward: April 2026
Updates from the League, behind-the-scenes insights, and highlighting some of our wonderful donors across the country.