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Arts Presenters Files Comments with the FCC on Use of Wireless Microphones
03/01/10 Arts Presenters filed comments in response to the FCC's Notice of Further Proposed Rulemaking on authorizing the operation of wireless microphones in the low power auxiliary stations in the 698-806 MHz band. In these comments, we provide background information on our membership and make the case for our members' needs in operating wireless equipment in this spectrum while making recommendations for licensing users.
Arts Presenters Members Mobilize For Haiti
When tragedy struck the nation of Haiti on January 12, 2010, the global community responded. The catastrophic disaster has inspired the performing arts community to rally in dance, theatre, and song. Arts Presenters members are working together to raise money, and gather goods and services. From benefit concerts and cultural exhibitions, to community gatherings and fundraising drives, we have heeded the call.
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Arts Presenters Issues Statement Regarding Health Care Reform
"As Congress moves towards securing health care reform, we hope this critical debate includes affordable access to health coverage for the arts community, which represents artists, small businesses and nonprofit organizations. A public program should truly be affordable and be inclusive of every segment of our industry and it is important that such a program prohibits denial of coverage or increased rates for pre-existing conditions. Artists especially have gone too long without access to health care coverage. A public program that does not lend itself to affordability does not address the basic tenets of health care reform."
– Sandra Gibson, President and CEO, Arts Presenters
White House Warns of Fall Swine Flu Resurgence
As the potential for a significant outbreak in the fall is looming, please visit www.flu.gov for up-to-date information.
Additional info can be found here
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USCIS Reinstates Multi-Employer Petitioning Process
In response to concerns expressed by the national performing arts community, the USCIS has reinstated the ability of a petitioner to file a single petition for artists coming to the U.S. for an itinerary of events with multiple arts organizations. A November 20, 2009 USCIS memo offers some clarification for petitioners.
When seeking visa approval for an itinerary involving multiple employers or venues, the petitioner does not have to demonstrate that it normally serves as "an agent" outside of the petition process.
Find the the latest visa petition requirements here.
Now Accepting Applications for Cultural Exchange Fund (CEF) Travel Grants
Arts Presenters added a new funding round to the 2009-2010 CEF travel subsidy program supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to meet the individual and group travel needs for our members who are building partnerships and collaborations with international artists. The deadline for travel taking place June 2010 - December 2010 is May 14, 2010.
Find out how to apply
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