Get networked in. Americans for the Arts Networks, Peer Groups, and Councils connect members who have like interests. Peer groups are centered on interest and/or profession, such as Rural and Small Communities. Groups meet face to face during the annual convention and communicate year-round through members-only listservs. Formal networks have been created to respond to the needs of:
Only members of Americans for the Arts can get tapped into these networks. They provide leadership opportunities on their respective councils, professional development through their convention tracks, and best of all, friends through their listservs. Join today to get with the movers and shakers.
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April 10th, 2008 at 11:44am
Katherine Copeland
Do you have a new program to get up and running but haven’t had the time to start? Or perhaps you just need an extra hand during those busy summer months? Now is the time to begin advertising for a summer intern, because college students are looking right now for a life-changing summer internship to help build their resume before they graduate.
Why post on Americans for the Arts Job Bank? Many qualified students want to try out a new city or job role for the summer, and this is a perfect way for them to find you. Plus, our site has high visibility and offers:
- nearly 2,100 registered job seekers across all 50 states
- more than 1,400 searchable resumes
- more than 300 average views per job
This is a win-win situation for you and your future intern. Plus, all internship postings are free in our Job Bank.
If you have paid positions open at your organization, use BLOG0308* to receive 10% off a 30 day job advertisement during the month of March, just for reading our blog! Remember, you can always e-mail JobBank@artsusa.org or call 888.491.8833, x1591 with questions or for technical assistance.
*Special offer valid through March 31, 2008.
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March 13th, 2008 at 04:49pm
Nora Koerner
New Year, New Goals
By now, you’ve probably made a few New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, quit smoking, or be more organized. But have you set career goals for 2008? Are you where you expected to be at this point in your career?
With the new year comes new insight and a fresh opportunity to reflect on where you’ve been and where you want to go. Peter Weddle, a leading expert in human resources, offers an idea called Career Fitness, described below.
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January 24th, 2008 at 09:24pm
Nora Koerner
Do you want to acknowledge an exceptional arts education leader?
Do colleagues call you an arts advocacy superhero?
Did a business executive in your community go above and beyond for the arts this year?
It’s time to recognize their hard work.
Americans for the Arts presents the Annual Awards to honor the achievements of leaders committed to enriching their communities through the arts each year. For every path an arts professional’s career might take, there is an award that is right for them:
Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award
Arts Education Award
Emerging Leader Award
Michael Newton Award for United Arts Funds Leadership
Public Art Network Award
Selina Roberts Ottum Award for Arts Leadership (more…)
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January 10th, 2008 at 04:30pm
Katherine Copeland
In this month’s ArtCast, Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses the organization’s work toward the 2008 presidential primaries and election. Find out how Americans for the Arts is focusing its efforts to impact the dialogue of the presidential primaries, including the creation of a new arts position issue brief for all the presidential candidates.
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December 17th, 2007 at 05:25pm
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