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The DC Advocates for the Arts support development of public policy for a creative, healthy, sustainable, and economically viable District of Columbia through research, participation in public policy/arts policy discussions, and provision of informational resources for stakeholders and policy-makers.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 8, 2012 - Panel discussion with DCAA, Institute for Policy Studies and Busboys and Poets: "Arts Funding in the District" with panelists Andy Shallal, Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, DCCAH Director Lionell Thomas.
March 7, 2012 - Training for DC Arts Advocates. Two session: 9-10am, and 4:30-5:30p in the Annex at the Institute for Policy Studies, 1112 16th St. NW, 6th floor. Pre-registrations requested; check back soon for additional details.
March 14, 2012 - DC's Arts Advocacy Day - Check back soon for additional details.
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Legal Guidelines for Non-profit Advocates
On June 8th, 2011 from 6:30-8:00pm the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, the DC Advocates for the Arts, and International Arts and Artists offered a joint event designed to inform members about the legal rules for non-profit lobbying.
The event, titled "Legal guidelines for Non-Profit Advocates, or What Am I Allowed to Say (and Give) Without Losing my Non-profit Status?" featured presentations from Jay Dick and Walt Steimel. Jay Dick is the Director of State and Local Government Affairs at Americans for the Arts. Walt Steimel is an attorney and partner at Loeb and Loeb.
Before and after the presentation and question and answer session members enjoyed an open bar provided by DCAA and WALA. To download a powerpoint copy of Jay Dick's presentation materials, click here. The session was moderated by DCAA Chair Robert Bettmann.
Ed Lazere, Founder and Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, joined the DCAA Advisory Board in 2009. The DC Fiscal Policy Institute conducts research and public education on budget and tax issues in the District of Columbia, with a particular emphasis on issues that affect low- and moderate-income residents. By preparing timely analyses that are used by policy makers, the media, and the public, DCFPI seeks to inform public debates on budget and tax issues and to ensure that the needs of lower-income residents are considered in those debates.
