Jay Dick

@Americans4Arts welcomes advocates from around the country for our March Federal Legislative Fly-In where we are focused on promoting various arts policies.

Whether seeking improvements in downtown revitalization, economic and workforce development, public health or tourism, creative strategies can help counties achieve tangible results. Tune in to NACo's webinar tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET to learn more! naco.org/event/aligning…

Advocating for the @NEAarts and @NEHgov today on Capitol Hill on this important day when the House is looking to cut funding by 35%. @Americans4Arts

So pleased to spend time with @GA4Arts at their 2025 Arts Advocacy Day. @Americans4Arts

Was pleased to spend my day at the Virginia Capitol at @virginians4arts Arts Day where we advocated for additional finding for the VA Comm for the Arts with @sigtheatre and ArtsFairfax. We are grateful for the support @MarkSicklesVA @ssurovell @DavidBulova

@Americans4Arts is pleased to recognize San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Ashville, NC Mayor Esther Manheimer for their outstanding work in incorporating the creative sector into their city’s economy and recovery. @EstherManheimer @Ron_Nirenberg @usmayors

Had the pleasure of listening to one of President Biden’s last public speeches at the United Ststes Conference Of Mayors Meeting

Pleased to present the 2025 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for State Arts Leadership to former Delaware Governor John Carney for his work in promoting the arts to improve Delaware’s economy and quality of life . @Americans4Arts @JohnCarneyDE @VisitWilmington

@leagueofcities congratulations Cleveland City Council member Kevin Conwell for receiving the 2024 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for City Council members. #NLC100 @Americans4Arts @CityofCleveland @ARTSClevelandOH

Congratulations, Commissioner Merceria Ludgood for receiving the 2024 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for County Arts Leadership from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and Americans for the Arts (AFTA). Read more: mobilecountyal.gov/latest-news/af…

Pleased to present this award to Commissioner Ludgood on Sunday to recognize her for her decades of work in using the Arts to tell the story of Mobile. @Americans4Arts @NACoTweets #nacoann @CommLudgood @mobilecountyal

I am always impressed to listen and learn from @GrinnellCollege students. Hosted the Rosenfield Program at @Americans4Arts where we discussed the economics of the arts, the ways the arts play a role in one’s lives and the effect of artificial intelligence on the arts.

Enjoyed listening to US @SecCardona of Education at the #MayorsDC24 meeting where he called out theatre and choir in high school as co-curricular (not extra curricular) and it is those things which help keep kids involved and in school. @Americans4Arts @usmayors @usedgov

@usmayors @MayorofReno Hillary Schieve kicks off the USCM’s Winter Conference. We appreciates her leadership in using the arts and culture to stimulate our economy and create jobs #MayorsDC24 @Americans4Arts

@Americans4Arts presents District 6 Council Member Omar Narvaez, with the annual City Council Leadership Award in partnership with the @LeagueofCities. The award recognizes a city Council Member who has consistently advocated for the advancement of pro-arts legislation.

Congratulations Dallas City Council Member Omar Narvaez on receiving the 2023 Public Leadership in the Arts Award. @CityOfDallas @leagueofcities @Americans4Arts @dallasculture #CitySummit23

Congratulations to Dallas Councilmember Omar Narvaez on receiving the Annual Leadership Award from @Americans4Arts and NLC! Councilmember Narvaez has supported the arts throughout his six years on the council, and understands that the arts are an economic engine for Dallas.

Thanks to @AtlantaOCA for a wonderful public arts tour yesterday at the @leagueofcities’ City Summit. Wonderful individual pieces that together told the rich history of Atlanta. #citysummit23 @Americans4Arts

When you go on vacation and find some cool people. @Americans4Arts

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