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ACTION ALERT: White House Budget Eliminates the National Endowment for the Arts
The White House released its proposed budget to Congress today, officially recommending full termination of funding for both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for FY2018. This is the first Administration in history to propose zeroing out all funding for the nation's federal cultural agencies.
The NEA funds nearly $10 million dollars in federal grants to California's nonprofit arts community and serves every congressional district in our state. These funds support arts education and every artistic discipline, including classical music.
The federal appropriations process does not end here. ACSO is a member of the
Arts Action Fund and will promote a concerted grassroots effort to convince Congress to
#SaveTheNEA.
ACSO executive director Mitch Menchaca will attend next week's National Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. and be one of the many delegates representing California to talk to federal lawmakers and share the stories about the impact and transformative power that the arts and classical music have in their communities and districts.
What actions can you take?
2. Post on
Facebook and
Twitter to help rally national support to save the NEA. There is strength in numbers and your social media friends can help.
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Deborah Borda to Step Down as President & CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Los Angeles Philharmonic Board Chairman Jay Rasulo announced that Deborah Borda will step down from her position as President and CEO to become President and CEO of the New York Philharmonic starting September 15, 2017.
The search for a new President will begin immediately, conducted by a committee led by Mr. Rasulo. A seamless transition and ever ambitious continuation of all the LA Phil's programs and initiatives will be ensured.
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Apply for the Inaugural Kris Sinclair Leadership Award
The Kris Sinclair Leadership Award is given to an ACSO member organization that demonstrates impactful leadership initiatives which advance the goals of an organization, including, but not limited, to finance, governance, staff development, audience development, education, and community engagement.
The winning organization will receive a cash award of $5,000 to be used to further advance their organization.
This award is made possible by the Kris Sinclair Fund for Professional Development, consisting of contributions intentionally made in Kris Sinclair's name, to support professional development and technical assistance offered by the Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO). Sinclair was the Executive Director of the Association for 31 years and provided members with technical assistance, professional development opportunities, and consultation on a variety of orchestra management topics.
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Apply for a Grant to get you to the 2017 Annual Conference
ACSO is excited to highlight funders who offer grants to help arts organizations strengthen their capacity through professional development.
California Arts Council: The California Arts Council is offering California-based nonprofit arts organizations the opportunity to apply for $1,000 grants to help fund their professional development growth and leadership training for their staff, artists, and arts administrators. The deadline to apply for a California Arts Council Professional Development and Consulting Grant is April 5, 2017.
Click here to learn more or to apply.
Center for Cultural Innovation - Creative Capacity Fund: This grant program provides reimbursement funds to nonprofit organizations and individual artists in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles to enroll in workshops, attend conferences, and to work with consultants and coaches to build administrative and business skills and strengthen the economic sustainability of an organization or arts practice. Applications are due on the 15th of the month with a one-month turnaround. Applications received after the 15th of a given month will be reviewed in the following month's application cycle.
Click here for more information or to apply.
Los Angeles County Arts Commission: Nonprofit arts organizations who receive funding through the LA County Arts Commission's Organizational Grant Program are eligible to apply for scholarship support from the Arts Commission. Please review the Arts Commission's Professional Development Program guidelines to verify eligibility. Scholarship requests must be received one month prior to the Conference to be considered.
Click here to learn more or to apply.
Nevada Arts Council: Professional Development Grants (PDG) promote the continuing education of Nevada's nonprofit arts industry to advance their work and careers through attendance at regional or national conferences, workshops, or seminars for skills training. PDG funds cover costs associated with professional development activities on a reimbursement basis for artists, educators, board members and arts administrators. Grant requests must be received one month prior to the Conference to be considered.
Click here to learn more or to apply.
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Do you Know about the Actors Fund?
The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts, including orchestras! The Actors Fund offers a broad spectrum of programs to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in the performing arts. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, their programs help people to solve problems and make positive changes in their lives. Programs include social service and financial assistance, career counseling, money management programs, and more.
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New Resource for Independent Musicians and Presenters
The Independent Music on Tour (IMTour) program, an initiative of the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), offers independent musicians support in the areas of professional development, exposure to new audiences, opportunities to play shows at new venues, and, most importantly, money! With the ability to cycle grant money and artists application fees through the web application, IMTour offers a multitude of financial incentives for both musicians and presenters that have not previously been available. California-based musicians and presenters can sign up now to be eligible for funding through the IMTour platform.
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ACSO Consulting Services Program Grants
ACSO's Consulting Services Program provides affordable and accessible consultations to member organizations to strengthen their organizational capacities.
Through generous support from the
Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation
, ACSO supports requests for professional consultants by member organizations in the areas of board development, organizational structure, fundraising, artistic planning, program development, marketing and audience development, financial management, and strategic/long range planning.
Member organizations may request up to the maximum award of $1,000 to pay a consultant's honorarium. Consulting Services Program Grants are available throughout the year to member organizations on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to approval and availability of funds.
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Upcoming Dates and Reminders
April 15
Sinclair Leadership Award Application Deadline -
Apply Today
April 19
Ask an Expert Webinar: Building and Engaging Your Board - Register Today
July 20-22
ACSO 2017 Annual Conference - Los Angeles, CA -
Learn More
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