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June 15, 2018
Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service – 2018 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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April 10, 2020
National Endowment for the Arts Releases Application Guidelines for CARES Act Grants
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) includes $75 million in funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to administer for COVID-19 assistance.
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September 24, 2020
The New Ecosystem for Community-Centered Commitments
Today’s rapidly evolving ecosystem offers orchestras opportunities to accelerate practices that put community and school partnerships at the center of our mission.
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July 19, 2019
Ford Musician Awards for Excellence in Community Service – 2019 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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January 29, 2021
Further Reading: Increasing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Orchestra Staff and Boards
Organizations are most effective when their work is governed and delivered by people who represent the diversity of the communities they serve. The following resources are designed to support orchestras’ efforts to attract and retain diverse orchestra boards and staff.
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October 19, 2020
COVID-19: International Artist Visas
Orchestras in communities of all sizes frequently engage international guest artists. In the wake of COVID-19, policy solutions are needed as arts organizations and global artists pivot to reschedule planned performances.
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June 2, 2021
Differing Abilities
Being an inclusive organization includes finding ways to serve audiences of differing abilities. Many orchestras are exploring ways to provide sensory-friendly concerts, neuro-diverse programming, and performances that address physical challenges such as visual and hearing impairments.
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November 24, 2020
Finance
In addition to offering the toolkits and webinars that you'll find on this page, the League of American Orchestras offers an online discussion forum on its League360 platform for orchestra finance professionals.
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June 4, 2020
Update! Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility, Guidelines, and Webinar
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Approved by Congress; PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidelines Released; League Conference PPP Session Tomorrow, June 5
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December 17, 2021
Year-End Policy News and Looking Ahead
In This Issue: Speak Up to Reinstate the Employee Retention Tax Credit; IRS to Non-Itemizers: Donate Now; Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Enter New Phase of Implementation; National Endowment for the Arts Grant News and Updates; Our Year-End Thanks to You!