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Statement From Ovation's Stand For The Arts Coalition In Response To The Defeat Of The Grothman AmendmentLOS ANGELES, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "On behalf of Ovation and our Stand For The Arts Coalition, we are thrilled that the amendment introduced by Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) to reduce funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, was summarily rejected by Congress today. This is a resounding endorsement of the efficacy of advocacy efforts like those of Ovation's Stand For The Arts platform. In turbulent and divisive times like these, we are encouraged by the actions of those members of Congress who recognize the multitude of benefits from the power of art. The arts unify and inspire us, as well as serve as an important economic driver for local communities across the country. Today, we celebrate this victory for the arts and pledge our ongoing dedication to protect access to the arts for everyone."
- Liz Janneman, EVP of Network Strategy, Ovation, on behalf of the Stand For The Arts Coalition, which includes: Ben Allen, CA State Senator Arts for LA Arts Orange County California Arts Advocates Californians for the Arts Center for Creative Economy Creative Action Network Dizzy Feet Foundation Film Independent Ford's Theatre Society Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship Grantmakers in the Arts Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Infinite Flow Juxtaposition Arts LA Stage Alliance NASAA National Dance Education Organization National Guild for Community Arts Education National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Notes for Notes NOVAC PEN America PEN America Los Angeles (formerly PEN Center USA) Riverviews Artspace San Diego Regional Arts & Culture Coalition Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Storefront for Community Design Streetlights Production Assistant Program The Creative Coalition The LAMP The National Humanities Center Theatre Forward White Hall Arts Academy WriteGirl For more information about Stand for the Arts, visit www.standforthearts.com. About Ovation TV Ovation is an independent television and digital media company dedicated to celebrating and supporting all forms of arts and culture. Ovation TV selectively curates and airs arts-related series, specials, documentaries and films. The network also offers viewers an exciting line up of original productions, including Versailles, Rachel Hunter's Tour of Beauty, and The Art Of. Ovation TV is available to nearly 50M subscribers via cable, satellite and telco systems including Comcast Cable/Xfinity, DIRECTV/AT&T U-verse, SPECTRUM, Verizon FiOS, Bright House Networks, and many other smaller providers, as well as on VOD. Through The Ovation Foundation, the company is committed to advocating for the arts, nationally and locally, and has provided more than $15M in contributions and in kind support to arts institutions and arts education. You can follow Ovation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and OvationTV.com.
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