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Private Sector Funding for the Arts: How Do We Make the Case in 2010?

Securing private funding is more competitive than ever given this current recession. So, how do we make the case for supporting the arts and how do we maintain a vital relationship with the private sector in spite of the funding downturn? How do we define the relevance of the arts to business in the face of urgent and basic social needs?

Americans for the Arts is leading efforts to stimulate additional support from the three major areas of the private sector: businesses, foundations, and individuals. Our efforts include two interactive opportunities for the public to weigh in on the future of private sector support.

For more from Private Sector Initiatives of Americans for the Arts, click here.


Now Accepting Session Proposals for the 2010 NAMP Conference

The National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) invites you to submit a session proposal for its 2010 conference. Join us for New Tech. New Tools. New Times., November 12–15, 2010, in San Jose, CA. From arts marketing and new technology to sponsorship and fundraising, the 2010 conference will provide the tools you need to reach audiences, funders, and new partners. Share your practical ideas and strategies on new technology and succeeding in the new economic environment. The NAMP Conference welcomes session proposals from a variety of arts, nonprofit, marketing, and fundraising professionals.

Proposals will be accepted in the following categories:

Conference Sessions should be complete learning experiences with specific outcomes and learning objectives.

Roundtable Discussions are intimate, facilitated group conversations focused on topics of interest and importance to marketing professionals and arts leaders.

For more information, visit the 2010 Call for Proposals site

Proposals will be accepted until March 16, 2010. 


NAMP Radio: Online Ticketing Experiences

In this episode of NAMP Radio, guest panelist Justin Karr of Fractured Atlas leads the conversation. The group talks about online ticketing successes and headaches, service fees, and Fractured Atlas's ATHENA open-source ticketing project. Hosts Ron Evans, Matt Campbell, and Maris Smith share their insights and tactics.

Listen in here!


Why Join? Membership at Americans for the Arts

Professional membership in Americans for the Arts means access to services, programs, and resources designed especially for you—the arts professional.

We're dedicated to providing information and assistance you can use to communicate the importance of the arts in your community. From free webinars to discounted conference registrations, membership gives you a wide range of professional development tools.

With the Americans for the Arts professional membership program, arts leaders have access to information and support. Americans for the Arts offers a variety of membership benefits and services to assist both individuals and organizations.

Click here for more information!


NAMP News

What We Need
Barry Hessenius shares next steps for improving arts workplaces.

Forecasting the Internet
What nonprofits can take away from the latest Pew Internet report.

Shifting Scale
Oregon arts groups adapt to a new fundraising environment.

Beating the Trend
Classical label Naxos relies on young staff for successful marketing.

Capacity Crowd
AAM research confirms increased attendance for its members. 


The National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP) consists of four components:
1) Nonprofit Marketing Training delivers customized skills and strategies for developing new arts audiences
2) ArtsMarketing.org offers a comprehensive online marketing resource
3) National Arts Marketing Project Conference allows arts marketers to meet for a learning, sharing, and networking experience
4) Basic Marketing Workshops offered by Arts & Business Council of Americans for the Arts affiliates around the country

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2010 NAMP Conference
November 12-15, 2010
San Jose, CA

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