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Preparing to Apply for American Rescue Plan Grants from the NEA (July 14, 2021)

The American Rescue Plan funds administered by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will be awarded to support jobs in the arts and culture sector, keep the doors open to nonprofit organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This specialized grant process is distinct from other NEA grantmaking opportunities, and interest is encouraged from all eligible applicants, whether or not organizations are prior NEA grantees.

NEA Announces Guidelines for American Rescue Plan Grants

On June 23, 2021, the National Endowment for the Arts publicized grant guidelines for prospective applicants for American Rescue Plan Grants. These Congressionally allocated funds are to help support jobs in the arts sector, keep the doors open to arts organizations, and assist the field in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Relief: Ongoing 2021 Opportunities (June 23, 2021)

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Orchestras are accessing multiple forms of direct federal relief available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for an overview of the PPP loan forgiveness process, an update on the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program, and a deeper dive into the complexities of the Employee Retention Tax Credit. The League’s Vice President for Advocacy Heather Noonan will be joined by experts from the Pryor Cashman law firm, Kyle Miller and Taylor Weinstein, for the latest offering in the League’s ongoing advocacy, direct assistance, and guidance for orchestras navigating COVID-19 relief.

Conference 2021: Annual Meeting/Closing Session: A Time to Embrace Change

The largest supporter of the arts and humanities in the U.S., The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is committed to ensuring equitable access to excellent arts and cultural experiences. We welcomed Elizabeth Alexander, President of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Emil Kang, the foundation’s Program Director for Arts and Culture for a closing keynote conversation. They addressed how we must place the arts and artists at the center of thriving, healthy communities.

Conference 2021: Making the Case for Support in 2021

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As orchestras emerge from the pandemic with changed approaches to artistry, community, and workplaces, the case for support will also change as funders, government leaders, and donors reassess their priorities. Join a panel conversation that explores opportunities to examine how to make the case in new ways, to new audiences, and with a fresh awareness of what resonates most in the post-pandemic environment.

Conference 2021: Your Values, Your Impact, Your Stories

How can personal relationships developed through storytelling help us frame discussions aimed at building stronger, more cohesive communities? This talk explores the role of storytelling as a tool to transform what you do every day into stories that help to strengthen, inspire, and advance your mission and role in building community.

Conference 2021: Creating Pathways for Meaningful Action in the Face of Racial Injustice

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In the face of persistent racism and violence stemming from rampant anti-Asian and anti-Blackness, it can be easy to lose our way in creating pathways for meaningful action and community accountability. For those of us who have been engaged in this work for a long time and for those of us who are just beginning, the idea of falling short of our vision for a more just and inclusive field can be immobilizing. Without processes for tangible forward movement, it can be easy to become discouraged.