Monday, March 30, 2020
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
National Arts Action Summit Registration Check-In
Pre-Registered Attendees, On-Site Registration, and Nancy Hanks Lecture Ticket Pick-Up: Level 4 Foyer (M4)
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Orientation & Federal Landscape
Independence Ballroom (M4)
State Captain Briefing
Capitol/Congress Room (M4)
9:25 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Advocacy Training for Novice Attendees
Independence Ballroom (M4)
Legislative and Political Update for Advanced Attendees
Capitol/Congress Room (M4)
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Briefing on the National Endowment for the Arts, Charitable Giving, and Education Policy
Independence Ballroom (M4)
10:50 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
Facts and Figures to Make Your Case & Congressional Meeting Role-Play
Independence Ballroom (M4)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Buffet Lunch
Independence Ballroom (M4)
1:10 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Breakout Sessions on Policy Issues
Choose one of the following:
- Protecting the Arts in Higher Education: Chinatown Room (M3)
- Diving Deeper: K-12 Education Policy: Archives Room (M4)
- Supporting the Arts in Transit Projects: Judiciary Square Room (M3)
- Expanding Arts and Technology: Shaw/LeDroit Room (M3)
- Advancing Arts and Health: Capitol/Congress Room (M4)
1:50 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Choose one of the following:
- Supporting our Military and Veterans through the Arts: Capitol/Congress Room (M4)
- Strengthening the Arts and Juvenile Justice: Shaw/LeDroit Room (M3)
- The Latest in Tax Policy for Artists, Organizations, and Philanthropy: Archives Room (M4)
- Legislating the Creative Economy: Chinatown Room (M3)
- Supporting Cultural Exchange and Visas for International Artists: Judiciary Square Room (M3)
2:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Refreshment Break
Level 4 Foyer (M4)
2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Strategy Sessions
Choose one of the following:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Initiatives in Action: Independence Ballroom (M4)
- Strategies for Empowering Student and Youth Leaders in Advocacy: Capitol/Congress Room (M4)
- Working with Business Leaders: Why the Arts Matter to Companies and Communities: Shaw/LeDroit Room (M3)
3:35 p.m.
State Delegation Planning Time
State delegations will be assigned specific meeting rooms. Stay tuned for room assignments.
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Americans for the Arts Action Fund Reception and Fundraiser
Tulip Room (2nd Floor (One Level Above Lobby))
- Stop by the Americans for the Arts Action Fund Resource Table during the day to sign up in advance. Minimum contribution of $50 to the Arts Action Fund is required. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided.
- Special remarks by Congressional STEAM Caucus Co-Chair Representative Suzanne Bonamici, plus the Arts Action Fund President and CEO Robert Lynch, and Executive Director Nina Ozlu Tunceli.
6:00 p.m.
The 33nd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts & Public Policy
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Eisenhower Theater
- Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
- You must pick up your tickets prior to Lecture. Tickets will be available for pick up at the Marriott Marquis, Level Four Foyer (M4), 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Pre-registration required.)
- Buses leave from Marriott Marquis to Kennedy Center, 4:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (Lobby - L Street Entrance)
- Buses leave from Kennedy Center to Marriott Marquis, 7:45 p.m.–8:15 p.m. (Front Entrance)
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Congressional Arts Kick Off Event
Hart Senate Office Building, Room 216
- Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
- Transportation to Capitol Hill not provided. Registrants will need to use taxi, ride sharing services, or Metrorail transportation to the Union Station Metro Stop (red line).
- The 2020 Congressional Arts Leadership Award will be presented to Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA).
- Featuring remarks by NEA Chairman Mary Anne Carter, NEH Chairman Jon Peede, and members of Congress.
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Visits
- State Captains lead team visits to Congressional Offices for their pre-scheduled appointments.
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