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| President Again Proposes Eliminating the NEA
The White House released its proposed budget to Congress, officially recommending full termination of funding of both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for FY2019. Eliminating the NEA would be a devastating blow to the arts in America and Nebraska. 40% of the NEA's budget is distributed to local communities through state grants and direct grants. The Nebraska Arts Council designates 40% of its NEA funds for grant-making, using the remaining funds to support programs like Poetry Out Loud. The NEA has improved access to the arts for all Americans, awarding grants in every Congressional district throughout all 50 states and U.S. Territories as well as placing arts therapists in 12 military hospitals to help returning soldiers heal from traumatic brain injuries. The NEA is also an economic powerhouse, generating more than $600 million annually in additional matching funds and helping to shape a $730 billion arts and culture industry that represents 4.2% of the nation’s GDP and supports 4.8 million jobs.
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| Rally in Support of the National Endowment for the Arts Join Nebraskans in celebrating the nationwide day of activism for the arts during NFTA's Arts Advocacy Day events (see below). Last year's rallies across the state were highly successful in sharing Nebraskans support of the National Endowment for the Arts with our elected officials. Arts organizations are joining together again to help you share your voice for support of the the arts. Arts Advocacy Day is an opportunity to have your voice heard. Join forces with arts organizations and fellow citizens to emphasize the value of arts in your community. Reach out to elected officials to let them know the importance of supporting arts funding and positive arts legislation. Locations include:
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| 412 Ella Street, Beatrice Community Players will be open and hosting their advocacy event from noon to 5:30 p.m. on March 13 for citizens to come and show their support for local arts programs, National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Arts Council. They will have letter writing and email stations.
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| 92 W. 6th Street, Fremont Advocacy stations, including postcards and a computer for emailing, will be available during Gallery 92 West's Youth Art Month exhibition reception, March 11, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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| Sheldon Museum of Art, Lincoln Join Nebraskans for the Arts and the Hixson-Lied Undergraduate Student Advisory Board for a rally for the arts on the UNL Campus taking place at the Sheldon Museum of Art between 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on March 13. In addition to advocacy opportunities, enjoy performances and presentations every 30 minutes by the Flat Water Trio, UNL Dance, Cinema 16, Theatrix, UNL Chamber Singers, Lazzi Improv and Bathtub Dogs. Facebook Event Post
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| Family Art Festival, Kearney The Kearney Cultural Partnership invites you to attend the annual Family Arts Festival and experience music, theater, art, and dance. Hosted at the World Theatre, 2318 Central Avenue, from 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, Nebraskans for the Arts' volunteers will help you to contact your elected officials by email, writing a letter, or posting to social media. Family Art Festival Event Link
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| 2500 S. 56th Street, Lincoln Lincoln Community Playhouse joins Nebraskans for the Arts in celebrating National Arts Advocacy Day on March 13. The Playhouse will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for citizens to come and show their support for local arts programs, National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Arts Council. The Playhouse will have lists of representatives, arts advocacy information, sample letters, postcards and stamps available. There will also be a computer for email access to representatives.
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| 1111 Jones Street, Omaha KANEKO is hosting an local arts celebration on March 13, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., including providing advocacy opportunities. Booths from arts organizations from across the city will have information about their programs and performances. Advocacy stations will help you to make a call, write a letter, send an email and share your support for the arts with elected officials. A Community Celebration, with performances highlighting Omaha’s non profit arts organizations, starts at 5:30 p.m. KANEKO Event Page
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| 301 E. 5th, North Platte The North Platte Community Playhouse invites the public to celebrate National Arts Advocacy Day on March 13, with a tour of the Fox Theater and the Neville Center. Are you curious about what's "behind the curtain, where the props are stored, where sets are constructed and where costumes take form and more? A free tour is planned at 4:00 p.m. Please call (308) 532-8559 to make reservations as the tour group is limited to 25.
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| 106 East 18th Street, Scottsbluff Theater West, The Midwest Theater, and West Nebraska Arts Center (WNAC) are co-hosting an evening of arts advocacy on March 13. "A Night for the Arts" will take place at the Midwest Theater, starting at 5:00 p.m. Activities will include artist demonstrations, video feedback booth, arts advocacy activities, and refreshments; culminating with a performance by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra's pianist Richard Fountain at 7:00 p.m. A free master class for local piano students of all ages will take place from 4-5 p.m. For more information about the master class, or to register, call the Midwest Theater 308-632-4311. Midwest Theater Event Page
Keep up-to-date about Arts Advocacy Day by visiting NFTA's website, follow our @Neb4TheArts, #Neb4TheArts and #ArtsAdvocacy posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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- The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designates 40% of its fund to state arts agencies.
- The Nebraska Arts Council designates 40% of its NEA funds to grants
- The Nebraska Arts Council awards, on average, 400 grants per year.
- If the NEA is eliminated, 40% of each Nebraska Arts Council grant would be eliminated.
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You're Invited!Nebraska State FinalsSunday, March 11, 1:30 p.m.Sheldon Museum of Art, Lincoln
Come enjoy the recitation of classic and contemporary poetry as high school students from across the state compete to become the Nebraska representative to the National Poetry Out Lourd championships. POL Event Link
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| Become an Arts Advocate - Join Nebraskans for the Arts
Nebraskans for the Arts is the only statewide arts advocacy organization focused on expanding support for the arts and arts education. We can't do this alone - we depend on your financial support to keep our advocacy efforts, recognition programs like the NebraskARTS Award, and communications like this e-newsletter, going. JOIN NOW and help us share the importance of arts for better schools and better communities.
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