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Support the Arts in DC!
Local arts support from the District has been cut 69.88% from FY 09 to FY 12. In 2009, the DC Commission received $13,018,000 in local funds, and in 2012, $3,920,000.
As a percentage of the FY 12 budget, this year’s funding for the arts is less than one half of one percent --- 0.034% --- of the DC budget. We urge policymakers to increase the FY 13 budget for the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities to $10,000,000.
To support the campaign to increase arts funding in DC, click here.
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.
Randall Pyles applies his extensive technology background, particularly in liquid crystal displays (LCDs), to serve his clients’ intellectual property needs. He joined the DCAA board in 2010. His technical experience encompasses all aspects of design, manufacturing, and prior to graduating from law school, Randy gained over 25 years of experience in engineering and technical management roles, including positions in businesses ranging from a very small, closely-held company to a Fortune 100 corporation. Jobs as Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering inform transactional service including negotiation and execution of contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and reseller and representation agreements. Randy also has a working knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, government cost reporting, and export compliance.
