As Ovation TV’s national advocacy platform, Stand For The Arts mission is to ensure that the arts remain a vital part of our society and to reinforce the inherent value that the arts, and the creative economy, provide on a national level.

At Stand For The Arts, we know arts are essential to our economic recovery. They have the power to heal us physically, mentally, and emotionally. We will continue to advocate for increased federal funding so that the industry can continue to thrive.

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IN THE NEWS

ABT Across America

This summer, Ovation TV and Stand For The Arts joins American Ballet Theatre for their ABT Across America Tour.

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Ovation TV’s Open Letter to Congress

The arts sector is in dire need of financial relief.

Be An Arts Hero

Be an #ArtsHero is a grassroots campaign pushing the Senate to allocate proportionate relief to the Arts & Culture sector of the American economy. Learn More about our Partner.

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GET INVOLVED

COVID-19 brings about unprecedented times — especially for arts workers who have seen 2.7 million jobs disappear. To rise back up again, we need your support to #StandForTheArts and ask Congress to be an #ArtsHero and invest in the arts.

Stand For The Arts: Unprecedented Time

The arts have power — to inspire, to break barriers, to fuel the economy by $877 billion annually. We must use this power to save the arts from COVID-19’s impact and invest in America’s leading industry to #StandForTheArts. Join us and be an #ArtsHero today!

Stand For The Arts: Power of Art

ABT was inspired by their history of cross-country tours in the 1940s and 1950s. Challenged by COVID-19, the company remained committed to their mission of optimism, and continued to thrive in “ballet bubbles” throughout the pandemic. Now the wait is over, and ABT will bring their show direct to audiences nationwide.

ABT Across America: Origin Story

Traveling across the United States in a caravan of 6 sleeper buses and 3 production trucks, ABT Across America will truly be a one-of-kind live performance experience.

ABT Across America

Traveling across the United States in a caravan of 6 sleeper buses and 3 production trucks, ABT Across America will truly be a one-of-kind live performance experience.

COALITION MEMBERS

We believe there’s power in numbers. That’s why we’ve formed a coalition of arts organizations, cultural institutions and arts leaders throughout the country who have pledged their support to Stand For The Arts.

If your nonprofit organization is interested in joining the coalition, please contact community@standforthearts.com.