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June 2, 2021
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: LGBTQIA+
These resources help orchestras build an open and inclusive culture for people of all sexual orientations.
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June 28, 2021
Restorative Notes
The pandemic ushered in a prolonged period when many musicians could not perform with their orchestras. This time has been psychologically and emotionally fraught not only for musicians, but for orchestra staffers as well, and it has brought heightened attention to the importance of health and wellness. Instrumentalists, composers, orchestras, and therapists are stepping up to help their colleagues by creating programs that provide solace, support, and a space to talk.
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June 12, 2020
Key Policy Issues
Federal policymakers make decisions and pass legislation that affect the ability of orchestras to accomplish their missions. Check out “Key Policy Issues at a Glance” for an overview of the issues and campaigns that the League’s advocacy department is currently focusing on in partnership with orchestras across the country and other arts and nonprofit partners.
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June 14, 2024
Orchestras at a Glance 2024
Key facts about orchestra concerts, programs and finances can help the public understand how orchestras contribute to community vitality, participate in the nonprofit sector, and improve our nation’s creative capacity.
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October 19, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness
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July 1, 2022
Global Assist
Ukraine is only the most recent tragic conflict to create refugees by the millions. Orchestras and others in the classical music community are taking action to help displaced artists as they navigate life away from home.
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May 25, 2022
League Giving Days
League Giving Days are June 7-8,2024! Join us and help orchestras thrive! Support the League’s work by making your gift today.
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May 12, 2016
FY16 Art Works (Part 1)
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded 112 grants to orchestras through the Grants for Arts Projects categories in FY2016, totaling $2,800,500. In FY16 orchestras directly received NEA grant support through Challenge America and Art Works in the discipline categories of music, arts education, and media arts. Awards to all arts disciplines through the NEA’s largest grant categories – Art Works and Challenge America – numbered 2,128 and totaled $53,721,000 million.
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May 12, 2017
FY17 Art Works (Part 1)
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded 106 grants to orchestras through the Grants for Arts Projects categories in FY2017, totaling $2,435,000. In FY17 orchestras directly received NEA grant support through Challenge America and Art Works in the discipline categories of music, arts education, and media arts. Awards to all arts disciplines through the NEA’s largest grant categories – Art Works and Challenge America – numbered 2,133 and totaled $51,421,000 million.