Dance/USA is a national co-sponsor of Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC. Each year, the two-day event unites hundreds of artists, arts administrators, advocates and students from around the country to discuss, explore and ultimately take action in support of federal arts policy. Facilitated by Americans for the Arts and co-sponsored by almost one hundred national organizations, Arts Advocacy Day empowers arts advocates and brings their voices to the halls of Congress each year.
As a national co-sponsor, Dance/USA participates in the Legislative Planning Committee to draft annual legislative issue briefs on a variety of arts policy topics. Below is the complete list of issue briefs that arts advocates will be advocating in support of this year.
Arts Education Funding and Research: Improving Access for All Students
Arts Education: The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Artist Deduction: Tax Fairness for Artists and Writers
Cultural Exchange: Strengthening Ties Between the United States and the World
Healthcare: Strengthening Healthcare through the Arts
Issues of Concern: Network Neutrality, Public Broadcasting, & the Save America's Treasures Program
Jobs and the Arts: Supporting the Arts in Stimulating the Economy
Musical Instruments as Carry-On Luggage
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Promoting Creativity and Public Access to the Arts
Office of Museum Services (OMS): Promoting Lifelong Learning and Protecting Our National Heritage
The Federal Communications Commision: Protecting Performing Arts Audio Technology
The IRA Charitable Rollover: Encouraging Charitable Gifts to Arts and Culture
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Improving the Visa Process for Foreign Guest Artists
Unified Arts Education Statement