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December 04, 2018 Field News

Report: Arts Education Approaches Supported by ESSA

ESSA considers arts to be essential components of “a well-rounded education” and offers funding to help education agencies teach them in their schools. In order to access this funding, however, education agencies must show evidence that the programs they propose can affect student outcomes.

October 15, 2018 Member News

Mural Arts to Hold Portraits of Justice Symposium

Portraits of Justice is a daylong symposium that will engage the public in reimagining the criminal justice system through the lens of art, advocacy, and policy reform.

October 01, 2018 Field News

Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2018

Americans for the Arts (AFTA) recently released Americans Speak Out About the Arts in 2018, the second in a series of national public opinion surveys conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Americans for the Arts.

September 26, 2018 Field News

Just Released: AFTA's 2018 Congressional Arts Report Card

Americans for the Arts 'Arts Action Fund’s' 2018 Congressional Arts Report Card is your one-stop guide to learn if members of your Congressional delegation support (or not support) the arts and arts education prior to casting your vote.

September 12, 2018 Guild News

Education Commission on the State Releases CYD Policy Brief

Creative Youth Development is a long-standing practice that fuels students’ potential by intentionally integrating creative skill-building, inquiry and expression with positive youth development principles.

August 13, 2018 Field News

The Economic Case for Investing in the Arts

Recent coverage from WBUR on arts funding in Massachusetts argues that public support for arts and culture is a key driver of economic activity, especially in less populous areas of the country.