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arts advocacy day 2010 schedule

as of March 23, 2010

All Training Sessions will take place at the Omni Shoreham. Registration will be located in the Blue Prefunction Room.

MONDAY April 12, 2010
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Arts Advocacy Day Registration Location: Blue Prefunction Room

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast Location: Blue Prefunction Room

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Lobbying 101: The ABC's of Meeting with Legislators Location: Blue Room

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	Lobbying 201: Advanced Federal Arts Policy Training Location: Blue Room

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	Registrants Meet with State and District Captains over Lunch on Site (boxed lunch tickets must be purchased in advance, no later than Monday, March 29) Location: Blue Room

1:00 p.m.–1:55 p.m.	Facts and Figures to Make Your Case Location: Blue Room

1:55 p.m.–2:55 p.m.	Part I: Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and U.S. Department of Education's Arts in Education Programs Location: Blue Room

2:55 p.m.–3:15 p.m.	Role Play Demonstration Location: Blue Room

3:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.	Refreshment Break Location: Blue Prefunction Room

3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m.	Part II: Concurrent Breakout Panels on Policy Issues
3:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m.	Strengthening the Arts in Healthcare Reform and National Service Location: Blue Room Enhancing Tax Deductibility for Charitable Gifts and the Artist-Museum Partnership Act Location: Congressional A Improving the Visa Process for Foriegn Guest Artists and Cultural Exchanges Location: Congressional B Telecommunications & the Arts: "White Spaces," Public Broadcasting, and Net Neutrality Location: Capitol Room Supporting the Office of Museum Service, Save America's Treasures, and Musical Instruments as Carry-On Luggage Location:* Governors Room *Indicates Issues of Concern

4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.	Americans for the Arts Action Fund Reception and Fundraiser Minimum contribution of $50 to the Arts Action Fund PAC is required. Only Members are eligible to contribute to the Arts Action Fund PAC; free membership in the Arts Action Fund is available at the Advocate level. Special remarks by Actor Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Sex in the City, Desperate Housewives) and Arts Action Fund President and CEO Robert Lynch. Location: Hampton Ballroom

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.	The 23rd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy featuring Charleston, South Carolina Mayor Joe Riley Location: John F. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall The Nancy Hanks Lecture is free, however a ticket is required. Tickets that were requested in advance will be in your Arts Advocacy Day registration packet. Transportation will depart from the Parkview Entrance of the Omni Shoreham to the Kennedy Center from 5:15 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Transportation will depart from the Kennedy Center back to the Omni Shoreham from 7:40 p.m.–8:30 p.m. The Will-Call Desk will be located in front of the Concert Hall Event sponsored by Americans for the Arts

TUESDAY, April 13, 2010
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Congressional Arts Kick Off Event Location: Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon Congressional Office Building 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. - Registration and check-in 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. - Congressional Arts Kick Off program Americans for the Arts does not provide transportation to this event Metrorail or taxi cab transportation is encouraged and specific details about the Congressional Arts Breakfast and other important logistical information can be found in the Logistics Guide. Please bring photo identification.
10:00 a.m.	Hill Visits Begin

KEY LOCATIONS

Omni Shoreham Hotel
Conference Headquarters
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Metro Stop: Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red line)
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Concert Hall)
23rd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom (Orange & Blue lines), then take a short walk or use the free Kennedy Center Shuttle
Cannon House Office Building
Independece Avenue, First Street, New Jersey Avenue, and C Street S.E.
Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange & Blue lines)

For more information about this program or any Americans for the Arts programs and services, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 202.371.2830