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Our Work

Learn about the work of Virginians for the Arts (VFTA) and its sister organization, Virginians for the Arts Foundation.


IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE ALERT

The House of Delegates budget, passed February 26, calls for reducing arts grants through the Virginia Commission for the Arts by 50 percent during FY11 and eliminating the Commission altogether by July 1, 2011. YOUR ACTION URGENTLY NEEDED. Contact your Legislators.

GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

 

Share these points with your legislators.

Thanks to our advocates for an outpouring of support:  WHAT TO DO NOW.

 

The budget conferees who will work to resolve differences between House and Senate budgets have been named and can be viewed here, along with other key legislators.  Please be sure to contact them if you are a constituent.

The legislative calendar can be viewed here.



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ArtWorks for Virginia 2010

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Thanks to all who participated in, sponsored, spoke or performed for ArtWorks 2010, the Virginians for the Arts Legislative Reception, and Virginia Arts Advocacy Day! (Above: The Latin Ballet of Virginia performs at the Opening Session.)

See photos here.


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SEE NEWS ABOUT THE ARTS IN VIRGINIA FROM AROUND THE COMMONWEALTH

Send a Letter to the Editor Supporting Funding for grants made through the Virginia Commission for the Arts here.

Send a Letter to the Editor Encouraging Your Local Schools NOT to Cut Arts Education

The Arts Build Communities

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The message is the same, regardless of the medium: The arts strengthen our communities, lift our spirits and build a better quality of life for all Virginians. And it’s time we all spoke up about it. Join the campaign.

Experience the ways Arts organizations are  enhancing Virginia Communities throughout the state -- Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Read Stories About Arts Organizations Building Communities Around Virginia

Check the Virginia Arts Build Communities Google Map

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