ArtCast: The Arts as a Tool for Diplomacy

Posted by Graham Dunstan On March - 27 - 2009
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, talks about a recent event at the John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Bob describes how the Arts & Artifacts Indemnity Act and other United States arts policy can be powerful global diplomatic tools.

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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses a recent event at the British Consul-General’s residence in New York City that focused on sustainable practices in the arts. Environmental sustainability—in tandem with economic sustainability—is a core theme of the 2009 Annual Convention in Seattle, Washington this June.

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ArtCast: Art and Justice

Posted by Graham Dunstan On February - 25 - 2009
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses a recent conversation between Justice Ruther Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court of the United States and Justice Albie Sachs of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. This Americans for the Arts event focused on Justice Sachs’ use of the arts and the incorporation of artists in addressing the history of a notable South African prison.

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Art Cast 16: The Arts and the Economic Stimulus Package

Posted by Graham Dunstan On February - 12 - 2009
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses the economic stimulus package before Congress and how its support of the arts and creative jobs is crucial.

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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses his hopes for the incoming Obama administration with respect to arts support and the use of the arts throughout different facets of the national government.  He specifically addresses the National Endowment for the Arts, international cultural exchanges, and the need for an Artist-Museum Partnership Act.

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Artcast Episode 14: Art Experiences from 2008

Posted by Graham Dunstan On January - 7 - 2009
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses his most memorable art experiences of 2008 including the Writer’s Almanac, Louise Nevelson, Craig Nutt, Wynton Marsalis, and Jeff Koons.  He invites others to post their favorite art experiences from last year.

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Artcast Episode 13: Seasons Greetings to the Arts Community

Posted by admin On December - 23 - 2008
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, wishes a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to all the people who have worked this year to create, enjoy, and support the arts in our country and around the globe.

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Artcast Episode 12: Recognition of Arts Supporters is Crucial

Posted by Graham Dunstan On December - 12 - 2008
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses how recognition of arts supporters provides key opportunities for championing the value of the arts.  He focuses on the recipients of the 2008 National Arts Awards and BCA 10 awards this past October during National Arts and Humanities Month.

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Artcast Episode 11: The Importance of the Arts in a Troubled Economy

Posted by Graham Dunstan On December - 1 - 2008
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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses the importance of rallying behind the arts in times of economic uncertainty.  Americans for the Arts is working with several national partners, including the International City/County Management Association and the National Association for Business Economists, to further spread the message to governments and corporations that the arts are essential to the growth of cities and communities and are a powerful economic generator.

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Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses a recent forum on the Arts conducted by the US Conference of Mayors.  This national group of mayors includes the arts as a key factor in the health and growth of American cities in their new 10-Point Plan for Cities.

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Artcast Episode 9: ArtsVote and the Upcoming Election

Posted by admin On October - 24 - 2008

Bob Lynch, President & CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses the upcoming election and how the ArtsVote initiative can help you make an informed decision when you place your vote on November 4th.

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ArtCast: Episode 7

Posted by Graham Dunstan On August - 19 - 2008
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Bob Lynch, President & CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses how the nonprofit arts sector can play an important part in a sustainable future by “going green.”

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ArtCast: Episode 6

Posted by Graham Dunstan On August - 1 - 2008

Bob Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, discusses the importance of building partnerships when it comes to advocating for the arts.

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ArtCast: Episode 5

Posted by Graham Dunstan On July - 9 - 2008
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In this Podcast, Bob Lynch—President and CEO of Americans for the Arts—discusses the range of leadership skills that are most valued by the nonprofit arts field. His discussion moves from a meeting with former military generals to the Emerging Leaders program at Americans for the Arts.

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ArtCast: Episode 4

Posted by admin On December - 17 - 2007

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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    Alec Baldwin and Nigel Lythgoe talk about the state of the arts in America at Arts Advocacy Day 2012. The acclaimed actor and famed producer discuss arts education and what inspires them.

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