arts advocacy day 2013 schedule
All Training Sessions will take place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Registration will be located in the Thurgood Marshall Foyer.
| MONDAY April 8, 2013 | |
| 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Arts Advocacy Day Registration Location: Thurgood Marshall Foyer |
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast Location: Thurgood Marshall Foyer |
| 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. |
Arts Advocacy Day Orientation |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. |
Legislative and Political Update |
| 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Briefing on the Arts in Education Programs, National Endowment for the Arts, and Nonprofit Tax Issues Location: Thurgood Marshall Ballroom |
| 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Facts and Figures to Make Your Case Location: Thurgood Marshall Ballroom |
| 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | State Delegation Planning Time and Lunch with State Captains (boxed lunch tickets must be purchased in advance, no later than Monday, March 25) Location: Thurgood Marshall Ballroom |
| 1:00 p.m..–1:15 p.m |
Congressional Keynote–Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) |
| 1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m. |
Refining Your Argument: Ask the Experts |
| 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Congressional Visit Role Play Demonstration |
| 3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Part II: |
| 4:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Americans for the Arts Action Fund Reception and Fundraiser • Minimum contribution of $50 to the Arts Action Fund PAC is required. • Stop by the Americans for the Arts Action Fund Resource Table during the day to sign-up or renew your membership in advance and avoid long lines at the event. • Drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided. • Special remarks by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer for Guns N Roses and Velvet Revolver Matt Sorum and Arts Action Fund President and CEO Robert Lynch. |
| 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. |
The 26th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy featuring Yo-Yo Ma • Presented by Americans for the Arts. Lecture and performance by acclaimed artist Yo-Yo Ma. • Accompanying Performances by Lil Buck, MusiCorps led by Arthur Bloom, and Cristina Pato. • Tickets requested in advance will be in your Arts Advocacy Day registration packet. • Transportation will depart from the 24th street exit of the Marriott Wardman Park to the Kennedy Center from 5:05 p.m.–6:00 p.m. • Transportation will depart from the Kennedy Center back to the Marriott Wadman Park from 7:40 p.m.–8:30 p.m. • The Will-Call Desk will be located in the Concert Hall foyer. |
| TUESDAY, April 9, 2013 | |
| 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. |
Congressional Arts Kick Off Event 1. Americans for the Arts does not provide transportation to this event 2.Metrorail or taxi cab transportation is encouraged and specific details about the Congressional Arts Kick Off and other important logistical information can be found in the Logistics Guide provided to registrants before they arrive. 3. Please bring photo identification. |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Hill Visits Begin |
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KEY LOCATIONS
- Washington Marriott Wardman Park
Conference Headquarters
2660 Woodley Road,NW
Washington, DC 20008
Metro Stop: Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red line) - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Concert Hall)
26th 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 - Cannon House Office Building
Independence Avenue, First Street, New Jersey Avenue, and C Street SE
Metro Stop: Capitol South (Orange & Blue lines)