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schedule

as of March 26, 2009

All Training Sessions will take place at the Omni Shoreham. Registration will be located in the Ambassador Ballroom.

MONDAY MARCH 30, 2009
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Arts Advocacy Day Registration

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Lobbying 101: Introduction to Federal Arts Policy and E-Advocacy

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Lobbying 201: Advanced Training to Federal Arts Policy

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.	Registrants Meet with State and District Captains over Lunch on Site (lunch tickets must be purchased in advance, no later than Monday, March 16)

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 Breakouts
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.	Strengthening the Arts in Healthcare Reform and National Service Location: Regency Ballroom Enhancing Tax Deductibility for Charitable Gifts and Artist-Museum Partnership Location: Congressional A Improving the Visa Process for Foriegn Guest Artists and Cultural Exchanges Location: Executive Room Protecting "White Spaces" for the Performing Arts and Supporting Public Broadcasting Location: Congressional B Supporting the National Endowment for the Humanitites and Institute for Museum and Library Services Location: Forum Room

4:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Americans for the Arts Action Fund Reception and Fundraiser Minimum contribution of $50 to the Arts Action Fund PAC; only Members are eligible to contribute to the Arts Action Fund PAC. Free membership in the Arts Action Fund is available at the advocate level. Location: Ambassador Ballroom

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.	The 22nd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy featuring Wynton Marsalis Location: John F. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall The Nancy Hanks Lecture is free, however a ticket is required. Tickets that were requested in advance will be in your Arts Advocacy Day registration packet. Transportation will depart from the Parkview Entrance of the Omni Shoreham to the Kennedy Center from 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Transportation will depart from the Kennedy Center back to the Omni Shoreham from 7:40 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Will-Call Desk will be located in front of the Concert Hall Event sponsored by Americans for the Arts

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Congressional Arts Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Registration and check-in 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Congressional Arts Breakfast program Americans for the Arts does not provide transportation to this event Metrorail or taxi cab transportation is encouraged and specific details about the Congressional Arts Breakfast and other important logistical information can be found in the Logistics Guide. Please bring photo identification.
10:00 a.m.	Hill Visits Begin

KEY LOCATIONS

Emerging Leaders Reception
Location to be announced
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Conference Headquarters
2500 Calvert Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Metro Stop: Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red line)
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Concert Hall)
22nd Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy
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
Rayburn House Office Building
Congressional Lobbying Visits
Independence Avenue & South Capitol Street, SW
Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange & Blue lines)
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Room G-50
Corner of 1st and C Street, NE

For more information about this program or any Americans for the Arts programs and services, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 202.371.2830


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