Blog entries tagged advocacy http://www.artsfairfax.org Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:13:25 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.artsfairfax.org/news/stories/advocacy-day-on-the-hill.html <br/><br/><br/><img src="http://artsfairfax.org/images/james_moran.jpg" /><br/><br/><br/>Photo Credit: Congressman James Moran (VA-8) by Trish Poupore, Virginians for the Arts<br/><br/><br/><br/><p>The 23rd Annual Arts Advocacy Day, organized by Americans for the Arts, came to an end yesterday afternoon after a great advocacy day on the Hill. The Arts Council of Fairfax County participated on both days – during the seminars on Monday at the Omni Shoreham Hotel and at the advocacy day on the Hill. A big shout-out goes ouRead More... Administrator Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:26:27 +0100 advocacy http://www.artsfairfax.org/news/stories/report-from-artworks-2010-richmond.html <p>The staff of the Arts Council was present at the 2010 ArtWorks Pre-Conference Sessions, Conference, and Arts Advocacy Day, which was produced by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and Virginians for the Arts.</p><br/><p>The Pre-Conference on Tuesday covered two presentations on the current state of cultural arts districts in Virginia and in the nation. The first presenter was Brian Shull, Director of Economic Development for the City of Harrisonburg, who talked about the process of creating a cRead More... Administrator Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:39:35 +0100 Richmond Conference ArtWorks advocacy http://www.artsfairfax.org/news/stories/arts-critical-to-fairfax-countys-well-being.html <p>This article was published in the Fairfax Times&nbsp; on Tuesday January 5, 2010. You can also access it online at www.fairfaxtimes.com.<br /><br /></p><br/>Arts critical to Fairfax County's well-being.<br/><p>Arts organizations in Fairfax County are businesses that contribute to the overall economic health of our communities. They provide jobs and purchase goods and services. They help to revitalize and draw tourists and business to our downtowns. They supplement the work of our schools and enrich oRead More... Administrator Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:50:50 +0100 Fairfax County advocacy http://www.artsfairfax.org/news/stories/2010-art-works-for-virginia.html <p>Mark your calendar now for the 2010 Art Works for Virginia conference in Richmond and for Arts Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. Click here for more information.</p><br/>Who Should Attend?<br/><p>Artists, board and staff leaders of Virginia arts organizations, arts educators, and arts advocates</p><br/>Where?<br/><p>Richmond Marriott Hotel<br />500 East Broad Street<br />Richmond, VA 23219<br />Phone: 804-643-3400 or reservations at 1-800-228-9290</p><br/>When?<br/><p>Tuesday, January 26, 2010<br />Pre-Conference SRead More... Administrator Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:45:19 +0100 Art Works for Virginia advocacy