Acclaimed Director John Sayles to Launch Spotlight Initiative Film Series at Roosevelt House

New York, NY (April 24, 2009) – John Sayles will kick off the “Movies with a Message” film series at Hunter College’s Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute on Wednesday, April 29, with a screening of his award-winning movie Honeydripper followed by a “fireside chat” by the Oscar-nominated director. “Movies with a Message” is co-hosted by […] Read More

Arts Economic Main Course Not Dessert

The Creative Coalition Testifies Before Congress Today on the Positive Impact of the Entertainment and Arts Communities on the Nation’s Economy WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2009) – Today, actor Tim Daly, Co-President of The Creative Coalition, testified before the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee on the positive impact that the entertainment and arts communities […] Read More

The Creative Coalition Co-President and Actor Tim Daly Testifies Before United States House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee

Stresses Impact of Entertainment and Arts on Jobs and Economy WASHINGTON, DC (March 25, 2009) – Tomorrow morning, actor Tim Daly, Co-President of The Creative Coalition, will testify before the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee on the positive impact that the entertainment and arts communities have on the nation’s economy.  Mr. Daly’s testimony will […] Read More

The Creative Coalition Raises Awareness For Arts Funding

NEW YORK, NY (March 18, 2009) – The Creative Coalition continues its photo shoot that is the centerpiece of a grassroots campaign spotlighting the efficacy and need for arts to be publicly funded.  High profile figures including Anne Hathaway, Tony Bennett, John Turturro, Ellen Burstyn, Amber Tamblyn, Judith Light, Richard Belzer, and Matthew Settle will be […] Read More

Spotlight Initiative Film Selected to Commemorate Worldwide Celebration of International Women’s Day

QVC Donates “14 WOMEN” DVDs to Girl Scouts of the USA Washington, DC. (March 10, 2009) –  For the 2009 Celebration of International Women’s Day, QVC has teamed with The Creative Coalition and Screen Media’s Spotlight Initiative project, and has selected the documentary film, 14 Women, to distribute to the Girl Scouts of the USA.  QVC […] Read More

The Creative Coalition and Washington Life Magazine to Host World Movie Premiere of “An American Affair”

After Party to take place at Tattoo Washington, D.C. (February 23, 2009) – Actress Gretchen Mol will host the world premiere of “An American Affair”, Tuesday evening, February 24, 2009 in Washington, DC.  The premiere is co-hosted by The Creative Coalition and Washington Life Magazine. “An American Affair,” directed by William Olsson and starring Gretchen Mol, is set in 1963 […] Read More

The Creative Coalition Organizes PSA Campaign to Support Funding of Arts

Entertainment community joins to applaud economic stimulus for the arts LOS ANGELES, CA (February 17, 2009) — Support for the arts is not a luxury.  The Creative Coalition is spearheading a grassroots campaign that utilizes the platform of the entertainment industry to spotlight the critical need, both culturally and economically, for the arts to flourish in […] Read More