

This publication provides an overview of programs under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. Resource Guide #1: Arts Education (2nd Edition) This contains an archive of Americans for the Arts' older federal resource guides. Both require patience, flexibility, and an innovative mindset to extend our reach into the community.” – Marc Folk, “ Local Arts Agencies are like Snowflakes,” ARTSblog What this means is we have to fundraise to deliver our programs and services and partner as often as possible. Some are small organizations with a shoe string budget. Some are well funded Departments of Cultural Affairs.

Each has its own strengths and challenges.

“ Local Arts Agencies are like snowflakes no two are exactly alike. They also receive access to all our research and reports and discounts on our customizable research and report services. Members enjoy discounted rates to our annual events like Annual Convention and National Arts Marketing Program Conference, both which offer professional development networking opportunities and sessions centered on visibility and fundraising. While Americans for the Arts is not a grantmaking organization, we do offer our members the tools, professional development, and programming that will prepare them and their communities to access and better qualify for funding opportunities.
