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January 11, 2023
FY23 NEA Grants to Orchestras
52 orchestras are direct grant recipients of Grants for Arts Projects (GAP), Part 1 awards totaling $1.255 million and 15 orchestras are receiving Challenge America grants totaling $150,000, plus there are a great number of orchestral- and instrument training program-related projects receiving NEA grants.
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December 22, 2022
Happy Holiday Policy News: Arts Funding Increases and New Charitable Giving Incentives Win Approval
In the final days of 2022, Congress has come to an agreement on a year-end funding deal that includes victories for two League policy priorities – federal appropriations and enhanced charitable giving incentives.
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December 16, 2022
Spotlight: Penny Van Horn
Penny Van Horn is Life Trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chair of the Solti Foundation U.S.
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October 26, 2022
Donate Before Year's End
By donating to the League of American Orchestras, you’re ensuring ever-growing audiences from coast to coast can experience the thrill of orchestral music for years to come.
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October 18, 2022
Donate Now - TEST
By donating to the League of American Orchestras, you’re ensuring ever-growing audiences from coast to coast can experience the thrill of orchestral music for years to come.
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July 1, 2022
Sizzling Summer Policy Updates
In This Issue: NEA and Arts Education Funds Increase for Fiscal Year 2022; Continued Calls for Relief as Research Charts COVID-19's Impact on the Arts; League Speaks Up on Travel with Musical Instruments; Charitable Giving and Nonprofit Sector Take the Spotlight in Senate Hearing
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June 16, 2022
Conference 2022: The New Era of Philanthropy: Adapting to a Shifting Philanthropic Landscape
This session explores the current trends at a macro level and within the orchestra world, gains insight into the current mindset of philanthropists and institutional donors, and envisions how these donors will approach their decision-making with orchestras into the future. Hear from experts in the field, donors themselves, for strategy that you can take back and incorporate into your local fundraising efforts.
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May 26, 2022
NEA Awards 2nd Round FY22 Grants; Invites Public to Equity Listening Session
Last week, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its second round of major awards for fiscal year 2022 in the category of Grants for Arts Projects, including support for 49 orchestras and numerous related projects.
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May 25, 2022
League Giving Day
June 2, 2022 is League Giving Day! The funds raised through Forward Together: League Giving Day 2022 will play a vital role in supporting our member orchestras with world-class learning and leadership opportunities.
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May 11, 2022
Spotlight: Trish Bryan
Trish Bryan is a member of the League’s Emeritus Board. A long-time donor to the League, and passionate arts philanthropist, Trish served on the League’s Board of Directors from 1995 to 2004.