2021 Calendar of Opportunities: 117th Congress, 1st Session
Dates members of Congress are expected to be home, along with key advocacy opportunities and some suggested actions you can take.
A Guide to Congressional Gift Rules
Inviting members of Congress to see your performing arts programs in action is often the best way to inform them of the public benefits of federal support for the arts. This presentation from the Performing Arts Alliance covers the dos and don’ts of what you can do for/give to elected officials.
Sample Actions Your Orchestra Might Take
The most effective advocacy efforts are tailored to address a local community’s unique resources and opportunities, in partnership with local stakeholders. Your orchestra’s alignment in support of in-school music education helps your community. While there is a benefit to be gained for your orchestra, music education advocacy is a civic opportunity and a way to …
Cultural Exchange: Additional Funding Opportunities
Originally compiled by Dance/USA
Funding Opportunities – U.S. Department of State
State Department Exchange Programs; Cultural Diplomacy Opportunity: Musicians May Apply Now
Pernambuco Policies and Conservation
Updated November 18, 2025 The majority of fine bows used by musicians worldwide are made from Paubrasilia echinata (Pernambuco) wood. The quality of these bows is integral to the quality of music performed for listeners internationally. For this reason, musicians, bowmakers, performing arts organizations, and listening audiences value the Pernambuco tree as an essential resource. The music community …
Visa and Tax How-To
Co-hosted by the League and the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, ArtistsfromAbroad.org features complete and up-to-date guidance on the visa process and tax treatment for foreign guest artists
Orchestras’ Guide to Ethics and Accountability
Orchestras depend on support from the public and must operate ethically and effectively to maintain the public’s trust. As nonprofit organizations around the country are shoring up their administrative and governance practices, orchestras must develop a transparent culture on issues ranging from employee and volunteer human resource policies to financial record-keeping.
Orchestra Facts: 2006-2014
Orchestra Facts: 2006-2014 is the first in what will become a regularly published and publicly available series of longitudinal reports commissioned by the League of American Orchestras. Drawing on multiple data sources, Orchestra Facts looks back over a nine-year period from 2006 to 2014 to tell the story of orchestra finances and operations through the recession years and beyond.
Ten Tips for Launching Your Music Education Advocacy Effort
Keep the League informed of your advocacy efforts! As the League continues to advocate for arts education at the national level, it will be helpful to know about your efforts to build support for music education at the state and local levels.