On January 22, Americans for the Arts celebrated the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the success of ArtsVote2012, and the ongoing efforts of Americans for the Arts and the Americans for the Arts Action Fund to advance the cause of the arts and arts education with an intimate gathering of arts supporters and national arts leaders.

White House Social Secretary Jeremy Bernard, Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI), U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO Tom Cochran, Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser, NASAA's Jonathan Katz, Public Broadcasting Service President and CEO Paula Kerger, NEH Chairman Jim Leach, Ovation President Charles Segars, and Acting NEA Chairman Joan Shigekawa were among the myriad guests who attended the gathering.

Americans for the Arts President and CEO Robert L. Lynch and Chairman of the Americans for the Arts Board Abel Lopez each provided remarks, and Devon Martinez entertained the crowd with her vocal stylings.

For more information about ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of the arts, please visit Americans for the Arts Action Fund.