Pernambuco Statement for CITES CoP19
The following statement has been crafted and endorsed by international music stakeholders on the topic of pernambuco conservation for consideration at the 19th Conference of Parties in November 2022.
CITES Takes Action on Musical Instruments and Protected Species Policy
November 14 to 25, 2022, the 184 worldwide parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) met in Panama to participate in the 19th Conference of the Parties (CoP19), where international governments set new policies that balance trade and conservation needs for plant and animal species. The …
2022 Calendar of Opportunities: 117th Congress, 2nd Session
Nearly every orchestra participates in a 4th of July celebration. Your elected officials will be looking for opportunities to be part of civic events like yours.
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.
Protected: Preparing to Apply for American Rescue Plan Grants from the NEA (July 14, 2021)
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Protected: COVID-19 Relief: Ongoing 2021 Opportunities
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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)
Member-only ContentOrchestras 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.