Conference 2026: “The Art of the Ask” in Today’s Donor Landscape
This highly interactive session presented a practical flow for donor conversations, transforming the “ask” into a guided dialogue that builds trust.
Conference 2026: Advocacy and the Art of Creative Partnerships
Learn from fresh examples of how orchestras and partners are literally putting the arts on the map, centering live events as a community asset, and working to protect human creativity and performances as technology rapidly advances.
Conference 2026: Annual Meeting and Closing Luncheon
Conference 2026’s Closing Session featured pianist and NPR host Lara Downes and jazz musician and composer Arturo O’Farrill in performance and conversation, as well as the presentation of the League’s Gold Baton award to David Hyslop.
Conference 2026: Opening Session
Conference 2026’s Opening Session featured youth performances, a keynote given by arts and culture leader Deborah Rutter, and the presentation of the League’s Gold Baton award to the Sphinx Organization.
Policy Roundup: Artist Visas, Giving Trends, Protected Species FAQ, and More
In This Issue: Speaking Up for Artist Visas; Know Your Bow: Details on U.S. and EU Policies; Stay Informed As Federal Grant Rules Shift; New Earnings Test Narrows Student Loans; and Tax Policy’s Links to Latest Giving Trends
Take Policy Action this Summer
In This Issue: Contact Congress: Support Federal Arts and Education Funding! Humanities Endowment Ordered to Reinstate Grants; New Tools to Fight Ticket Fraud; Creative Expression and Collective Courage; and Capitol Hill Comes to Your Hometown this July and August
36 Orchestra and Arts Professionals to Participate in League of American Orchestras’ Essentials of Orchestra Management Program at The Juilliard School
Thirty-six orchestra and arts professionals will participate in Essentials of Orchestra Management, the League of American Orchestras’ premier leadership development program.
2026 Conference Orientation
Watch this free online orientation to learn the ins and outs of what will be happening in June during the Conference.
Spring Update: Tax, NEA, Visas, and More
In This Issue: Tax Law and Giving Trends; NEA Awards More FY26 Grants; Advocacy Needed for FY27; NEA Report Links Participation to Civic Engagement; Here for You: Visa Assistance and Guidance; Form 990 Changes Proposed
Protected: Shaping a Positive Musical Learning Environment for Youth
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