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January 24, 2022
Hilary Purrington
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June 10, 2016
Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service – 2016 Awardees
Now in its fourth year, the League’s Ford Musician Awards program, made possible by the generous support of Ford Motor Company Fund, honors and celebrates professional orchestra musicians who provide exemplary and meaningful service in their communities and make a significant impact through education and community engagement.
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February 4, 2021
Empowering Talent
This leadership program from The Sphinx Organization develops leaders of color, helping to create a future where those working in orchestras reflect the communities they serve.
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November 18, 2020
Policy Advocacy 101
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December 10, 2009
NEA Report - Regional Research Note
The National Endowment for the Arts has recently released a “Research Note” highlighting some geographic differences in arts participation based on the 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA). While the full SPPA offers statistics for the U.S. as a whole and a few large regions, this report goes into more depth, including arts participation rates for 32 states.
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May 5, 2020
Conference 2020: Maximizing Philanthropy in Changing Times
As you move from immediate crisis fundraising to strategizing for the year ahead, this is the time to examine philanthropy through multiple lenses: demographic and generational shifts in giving, your orchestra’s overall communication and engagement strategy, and perspectives from the donors themselves.
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September 25, 2020
Status Update: COVID Relief, Visa Fees, Voter Engagement, and Music Education
Continue Speaking Up for COVID-19 Arts Relief!; Visa Petition Fee Increases Next Week; Arts in Education Week, All Year Long; Nonprofits CAN Encourage Voter Engagement
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June 21, 2021
The Catalyst Fund Forum
The Catalyst Fund is the League’s signature re-granting program that awards annual grants to build the internal capacity of U.S.-based member orchestras in advancing their understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and in encouraging effective practice.
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January 7, 2021
Grant Programs
National funders look to the League of American Orchestras for leadership in regranting funds to orchestras to help them address critical needs. Current programs are the American Orchestras’ Futures Fund and The Catalyst Fund.
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June 4, 2020
Conference 2020 - So You Want to Know About Sensory-Friendly Programming?
Over the past five years, the Minnesota Orchestra and other symphonies have pioneered the development of sensory-friendly/relaxed orchestra performances. While these inclusive experiences have been well-received by audience members, staff, and musicians alike, this programming requires a commitment from the organization to develop an inclusive culture and adapt operations to effectively serve audiences with autism or neurodevelopmental disabilities.