Americans for the Arts: New Publications

As the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts, Americans for the Arts represents and serves local communities in an effort to create opportunities to participate in and appreciate the arts.

Browse some of their recent publications to learn more about arts philanthropy and arts advocacy:

Congressional Arts Handbook 2007: Facts & Figures at Your Fingertips
Developed for Arts Advocacy Day 2007, the guide can be used to build government support for the arts in various communities. Contains issue briefs, voting records, statistics, and Congressional contact information.
Access: PDF


The Future of Private Sector Giving to the Arts in America
Summary of research and recommendations put forth at the 2006 National Arts Policy Roundtable. Research shows that funding for arts organizations is dropping across the philanthropic sector. The report lists policy recommendations by sector, including business, foundation, individual, and government giving.
Access: PDF


The Quality and Nature of Corporate Support for the Arts: A Pilot Study
Business executives were interviewed to explore their views on corporate philanthropy in the arts. Topics covered in the research study include corporate giving priorities, arts funding requests, arts-business partnerships, and the drop in corporate support for the arts. The report concludes with recommendations to help arts organizations strengthen relationships with corporations, noting that arts councils can play an important role in facilitating these efforts.
Access: Visit one of our five Foundation Center library/learning centers or purchase from Americans for the Arts