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Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now!

ArtsGeorgia is a sponsor of Georgia Arts Day next Tues morning, January 29th at the Georgia Capitol; we invite and encourage you to join us in persuading Governor Deal and our state legislators that the arts are essential to the economy, to the creation of jobs — that the arts have intrinsic value for Georgia’s […]

January 25, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Restore State Art Funds – The Time Is Now!

State arts funding exceeded One Million dollars for 30 years from l980 to 2010. State arts funding has been less than One Million dollars for the last 3 years. Now is the time to contact Arts Council members, Commissioner of Econ. Development, Governor Deal and your elected representatives about the FY14 arts budget. Help restore […]

January 16, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now!

The Georgia General Assembly convenes on Monday. It is time to send your letter in support of state arts funding to your local newspaper or TV station. Use the AFTA link; they make it easy. Send an Op Ed piece to your local media!

January 11, 2013 · admin · No Comments
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$17.9 Million for City of San Diego Arts Commission.

The amount given to the city’s Commission on Arts and Culture will increase by 129 percent to $17.9 million, according to the city’s Independent Budget Analyst. Arts advocates pushed for a formula to give the commission 1 percent of a special room tax fund. Their campaign was called “Penny for the Arts.” City Council Approves […]

October 23, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Governor Deal, state department heads and key legislators are drafting next year’s budget.

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now! Governor Deal, state department heads and key legislators are drafting next year’s budget. You can help. Take action today. – Visit the AFTA CapWiz Georgia Legislative Action Center at the Link below – Join the Action-E list – Write your state senator or house of representative […]

October 19, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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90% cut in art funds linked to 53% vacancy on Council.

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now! 90% cut in art funds linked to 53% vacancy on Council. There are more vacancies (17) than current members (15). Council members attendance, panel participation and statutory duties directly curtailed by lack of funds. Georgia Council for the Arts – Members gaarts.org

October 18, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Georgia ranked last in South & U.S.

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now! Georgia ranked last in South & U.S. The Facts: Southern States Legislative Arts Funding State Amount* Per Capita U.S. Rank… [see more] National Assembly of State Arts Agencies www.nasaa-arts.org The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) is the membership organization of the nation’s state and

October 16, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Restore State Arts Funding – The crisis in review

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time is Now The crisis in review with story below. Special report: As money for the arts slowly dries up, Georgia ranks 49th in government funding www.artsatl.com The ArtsATL special report shows that while many arts groups struggle to

October 11, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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ARTSGEORGIA SUPPORTS THE TIMELY RESTORATION OF STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS

ARTSGEORGIA SUPPORTS THE TIMELY RESTORATION OF STATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS – THE TIME IS NOW The goal of public support for the arts at the state and local levels is to enable every individual to participate in the arts as a creator, performer, or attendee. Specifically, it is recognized that: Public support enables more people […]

October 10, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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Restore State Arts Funding – Contact members of the Georgia Council for the Arts

Restore State Arts Funding – The Time Is Now! Contacting members of the Georgia Council for the Arts with your request that they use their important position as a representative of the state arts community is a good place to start. Most of us have friends on the council. They are the arts community’s voice. […]

September 24, 2012 · admin · No Comments
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