Update on DCA Fund Allocation Issue
Update on DCA Fund Allocation Issue
Although the Budget & Finance Committee process is somewhat difficult to follow, Arts for LA will do our best to quickly provide a snapshot of what took place.
To get the full story, you can watch the hearing when it is posted at http://councilcommittee. lacity.org/budget/video.htm.
Here’s what we know in a nutshell:
There was no action taken by Budget & Finance during today’s hearing on the Department of Cultural Affairs Budget.
KPCC Reports: Department of Cultural Affairs' Staff Halved
KPCC Reports: Department of Cultural Affairs' Staff Halved
Board of Supervisors Votes to Fund 2010 Arts Internship Program
Board of Supervisors Votes to Fund 2010 Arts Internship Program
March 23, 2010
On March 23rd, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to fund this summer's Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program. Supervisor Ridley-Thomas' motion was seconded by Supervisor Yaroslavsky, with the third vote from Supervisor Antonovich.
Arts Ed Washington's Local Arts Advocacy Toolkit
Arts Ed Washington's Local Arts Advocacy Toolkit
March 25, 2010
From Arts Ed Washington: TAKE ACTION NOW
ArtsEd Washington launches new Parent Toolkit for School Board Advocacy
City Council Votes on Bridge Measure to Keep Cultural Centers Open
City Council Votes on Bridge Measure to Keep Cultural Centers Open
March 26, 2010
AB1777: Creative Industries Act proposes Arts Economy Funding
AB1777: Creative Industries Act proposes Arts Economy Funding
Transparent Budgeting Meeting at LAUSD
Transparent Budgeting Meeting at LAUSD
April 12, 2010
To address concerns about the district budgeting process, LAUSD has adopted a Transparent Budgeting Initiative and created a "Transparent Budgeting Advisory Group" comprised of community members, school leadership, parents and union representatives to "provide feedback on policy and operational issues related to creating a transparent and effective budgeting process for schools."
April 12/13 is Arts Advocacy Day!
April 12/13 is Arts Advocacy Day!
Americans for the Arts has coordinated the 23rd Annual National Arts Advocacy Day on April 12th & 13th, 2010, bringing together art
Arts Advocacy Day Message from Americans for the Arts
Arts Advocacy Day Message from Americans for the Arts
Today, hundreds of dedicated arts supporters from across the country have come together in Washington, DC for National Arts Advocacy Day, a united effort to tell Capitol Hill how important culture is to our communities, how much arts education means to our children, and how much the arts improve our daily lives. 86 National CoSponsors have helped us shape this united arts message to Congress.
