Schedule

as of March 25, 2008

Conference Headquarters
Capital Hilton Hotel
1001 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Monday March 31, 2008
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Arts Advocacy Day Registration
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Lobbying 101:  Federal Arts Policy and E-Advocacy
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Lobbying 201: Advanced Training to Federal Arts Policy and Media Messaging
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.	Registrants Meet with State and District Captains over Lunch on Site
1:30 p.m.–2:20 p.m.	Facts and Figures to Make Your Case
2:25 p.m.–3:25 p.m.	Part I: Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and U.S. Department of Education's Arts in Education Programs
3:25 p.m.–3:45 p.m.	Role Play Demonstration
3:45 p.m.–4:00 p.m.	Refreshment Break
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.	Part II: Funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and Institute for Museum and Library Services Enhancing Tax Deductibility for Charitable Gifts and Artists' Fair Market Value Deduction Bills Improving the Visa Process for Foreign Guest Artists and Cultural Exchanges through the U.S. Department of State Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and America's Performing Arts Communications
4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Americans for the Arts Action Fund Reception and Fundraiser Minimum annual membership fee is $20. Only Members are eligible to contribute to the Arts Action Fund PAC. Special remarks by musician John Legend and actress Kerry Washington
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.	The 21st Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy and Reception The Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Nancy Hanks Lecture is Free! A ticket however is required. Sponsored by Americans for the Arts Buses will depart from the Capital Hilton Hotel to the Kennedy Center between 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm The Will-Call Desk will be located in front of the Concert Hall and will be open between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.	Emerging Leader Reception Location: Mackey’s Public House 1823 L Street NW Washington, DC 20036 After the Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy in America, come to the Emerging Leaders Reception—meet young professionals across the country and listen to a young lawmaker in Congress. Last year, Rep, Chris Murphy (D-CT) gave powerful remarks on why he supports the arts and how he excels as freshman Representative on the Hill. Bus transportation will be available from the Kennedy Center. This venue is only a few blocks and easy walking distance to the Capital Hilton Hotel. Open to arts leaders of all ages. No admission fee. Cash bar. Light hors d'oeuvres. This event is sponsored by George Mason University’s Arts Administration Program and the Emerging Leader Council of Americans for the Arts.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Congressional Arts Breakfast and On-Site Check-In Registration 8:00 a.m.–10:00 am. Congressional Arts Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Shuttle buses will be providing transportation between the Capital Hilton Hotel and the Capitol Hill Cannon Building between 7:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. For attendees who choose to take Metro, the Cannon Bulding is located near the Capitol South Metro Station on the Orange/Blue lines. Please bring photo identification.  Featuring remarks by five-time Grammy Award winner John Legend, actress Kerry Washington, and Members of Congress Performances by Peter Yarrow as well as VSA arts vocalist Marleena Coulston Congressional Arts Leadership Award presented to Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Lobbying Visits State and Local District Captains lead team visits to Congressional Offices Individual visits to Congressional Offices (for those who make their own appointments in advance) Key Locations Conference Headquarters Capital Hilton Hotel 1001 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Metro Stop: Farragut North (Red line) and McPherson Square (Orange & Blue lines) 21st Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 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 Congressional Breakfast Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon House Office Building Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange & Blue lines) Congressional Lobbying Visits Rayburn House Office Building Independence Avenue & South Capitol Street, SW Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange & Blue lines)