January 22, 2021

At a Glance: National Endowment for the Arts

Through direct grants, support to state arts agencies, and national leadership initiatives, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is a critical source of federal support for orchestras nationwide. The NEA’s FY19 Grants to Organizations included 100 grants to orchestras and communities they serve.

January 22, 2021

At a Glance: International Cultural Exchange

The U.S. State Department encourages links among cultural organizations and communities around the world by providing grant opportunities for cultural exchange and promoting cultural diplomacy.

January 22, 2021

At a Glance: Travel with Musical Instruments

Orchestras and individual musicians travel with their instruments to bring the experience of live music to audiences in every corner of the globe.

January 22, 2021

At a Glance: Equitable and Inclusive Music Education

Orchestras work at the national, state, and local levels to build support for music education in schools. The League is a leader in national efforts to preserve arts education funding and to improve arts education policy through implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

January 22, 2021

At a Glance: Visa and Tax Policies for Foreign Guest Artists

The League is a global leader in helping artists - and the organizations that present them - as they navigate the U.S. visa process and tax withholding requirements. In a coordinated effort with other national performing arts organizations, orchestras are working with the White House, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), State Department, Treasury, and Congress to urge ongoing improvements to the visa process and tax procedures.

January 22, 2021

At a Glance: Nonprofit Tax Policies

Orchestras, in close partnership with the broader nonprofit community, seek to protect and improve incentives for charitable giving. As Congress considers follow-up to tax reform, and as policy leaders intensify their focus on potential new regulations for nonprofit governance, administration, and demonstrating community benefit, the League makes the case for orchestras’ public impact.

January 22, 2021

At a Glance: COVID-19 Relief & Recovery

As Congress works on its fourth package of federal relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the League partners with the national arts and nonprofit sectors seek support for orchestras, musicians, and the communities they serve.

January 22, 2021

At a Glance: Pension Reform