Arts Advocacy Day, Washington DC
Sunday, March 29th to Tuesday, March 31st
Arts Advocacy Day is the only national event that brings together a broad cross-section of America’s cultural and civic organizations, along with hundreds of grassroots advocates from across the country, to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST =$230 plus spending money*
DEADLINE TO RSVP & TURN IN REGISTRATION FORM = Saturday, February 21st
Itinerary
Sunday, March 29th
Arrive at 1:45pm, Sightseeing and dinner in DC
Monday, March 30th
Arts Advocacy Day Convention – Omni Shoreham Hotel
9:00–10:30am, Introduction to Federal Arts Policy
10:30–12:00pm, Advanced Training to Federal Arts Policy
12:00–1:30pm, Meet with State Captains over Lunch
1:30–2:20pm, Facts and Figures to Make Your Case
2:25–3:25pm, Part I: Funding for the NEA and U.S. Dept. of Education’s Art Programs
3:25–4:00pm, Refreshment Break
4:00–4:45pm, Part II: Breakout Sessions TBA
4:45–6:00pm, Dinner & Rest at Hotel
6:30–8:30pm, The 22nd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy featuring Wynton Marsalis at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall
9:00–10:30pm, Emerging Leader Reception
Tuesday, March 31st
8:00–10:00am, Congressional Arts Breakfast and On-Site Check-In
10:00am and on…, Congressional Appointments (organized by State Captains)
TRAVEL INFORMATION
BOLT BUS – Tickets range from $2.50 to $25.00, depending on how fast you book
Wi-Fi and movie on board, guaranteed seats
Click Here To Book Your Ticket Now!
Sunday, March 29th, 9:30am to 1:45pm
33rd & 7th in NYC to 9th & H Avenue NW in DC
Tuesday, March 31st, 5:30pm to 9:45pm (or 3:00pm to 7:15pm)
9th & H Avenue NW in DC to 33rd & 7th in NYC
HOTEL – Based on a 2 night stay, about $165 per person (2 to a room)
Still tentative, more information to follow
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION – $40 Student Rate, please email studentartsadvocates@gmail.com to get your registration form. ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE IN BY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST.
In order to reserve your spot you must RSVP by Saturday, February 21st to studentartsadvocates@gmail.com. Please contact the same email address for more information, or if you have any additional questions. Thanks!
*Costs are estimated, SAA will be actively fundraising to defray members’ expense
