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April 16, 2021
Latest News on Shuttered Venue Operators Grants following White House Meeting
Until further notice, the Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to pause the implementation of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) application portal as the agency fixes technology problems and revises the accompanying grant guidance.
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August 21, 2023
Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign Success for the Upcoming Season
A 60-minute webinar addressing a tactical approach to “comprehensive giving” used to strengthen donor relationships and maximize revenue results across concurrently running campaign efforts.
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September 25, 2020
Visa Petition Fee Increases Next Week
U.S. petitioners that program international guest artists should prepare for steep fee increases in filing visa petitions with USCIS, effective next Friday, October 2, 2020. New versions of the Form I-129 were to have been released well in advance of this date, but as of September 23, the public is still awaiting approved versions of the new and I-129 forms.
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June 1, 2021
Making the Case for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Organizations are most effective when their work is governed and delivered by people who represent the diversity of the communities they serve. Diverse workforces make organizations more competitive, make them utilize resources more effectively, and allow them to fulfill their mission effectively.
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April 8, 2021
Orchestrating a Better Future with New Audition and Tenure Guidelines from NAAS
The processes for people of color to gain permanent employment in American orchestras are not equitable. Exclusion, harassment, and the lack of access to education, mentorship, and networking opportunities have all impeded their participation in the orchestral field. These discriminatory practices have barricaded the door to Black and Brown colleagues for the past century.
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August 16, 2023
Measuring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
American orchestras are making unprecedented commitments to pursuing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all they do. But how do we measure what progress is being made?
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May 12, 2021
National Endowment for the Arts Announces First Phase of American Rescue Plan Funding
At the end of April, the National Endowment for the Arts announced it is distributing more than $52 million in funding for state and jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations, in its first phase of American Rescue Plan (ARP) awards which are intended to support the arts sector in its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 9, 2021
Paused: Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has paused the implementation of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) application portal until further notice as the agency fixes technology problems and revises the accompanying grant guidance.
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November 9, 2020
Every Student Succeeds Act: Resources for Orchestras
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September 17, 2020
Volunteer Memberships
Volunteers are an important resource to the orchestra community. The League thanks them for supporting orchestras everywhere.