About Natalie Shoop
Name: Natalie
Web Site: http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org
Bio: Prior to joining the Americans for the Arts staff full-time in November 2006, Natalie was an intern for the Government and Public Affairs department. Natalie works with the Director of Federal Affairs to monitor legislation and Congressional activities. She is responsible for coordinating Arts Advocacy Day events and materials including the production of the Congressional Arts Handbook and Breakfast. She manages the network of State and Local District Arts Advocacy Captains and administers the State Capwiz Affiliate program, coordinating advocacy efforts and providing training and technical support. A Central Illinois native, Natalie received her bachelor of science degrees in political science and music from Bradley University and a master of arts degree in legislative affairs from The George Washington University.
Posts by Natalie Shoop:
- U.S. House Subcommittee Proposes Reduced Federal Arts Funding (Jun 21 2012)
- How NEA Funding Affects Local Communities (Jan 23 2012)
- NEA Funding Measure Facing U.S. House Floor Vote (Jul 22 2011)
- An Eventful National Arts Advocacy Day (from Arts Watch) (Apr 27 2011)
- Summary of 2008 Presidential Candidates Arts Positions (Oct 06 2008)
- The Future of the Arts & Arts Education in America-RNC (Sep 19 2008)
- The Future of the Arts & Arts Education in America-DNC (Sep 19 2008)
- The Newsboy Sculptor Spreads the News (May 09 2008)
- President's FY09 Budget Released (Feb 04 2008)
- The Arts Matter in 2008 (Nov 29 2007)