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.
Today, the National Endowment for the Arts announced guidelines for American Rescue Plan Grants, which are intended 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.
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.
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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.
Report of the National Task Force for The American Orchestra: An Initiative for Change, June 1993
The in-depth conversations at Conference 2021 were guided by our five emcees, each focusing on critical question that framed the day’s sessions. Ed Yim, Chief Content Officer and Senior Vice President, WQXR/New York Public Radio, lead the theme New Directions.
In Pride Month and beyond, the League celebrates and stands in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people.
Orchestras are at the epicenter of American artistic ingenuity. Our new series of periodic media briefings spotlights the stories and trends you might have missed, highlighting the spirit of innovation found at orchestras across the country.
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.