DETACHMENT Selected for The Creative Coalition’s 2012 Spotlight Initiative Slate
New York, NY (March 14, 2012): The Creative Coalition announced today that Tony Kaye’s award-winning drama DETACHMENT, starring Adrien Brody, has been selected to be included in the organization’s prestigious Spotlight Initiative slate for 2012. The Creative Coalition is sponsored by Tribeca Film, the U.S. distributor, to help bring attention to this independent film. “DETACHMENT paints […]
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The Arts Corps Launched to Defend Arts Funding in Public Schools
New York, NY (March 12, 2012)— The Creative Coalition announces the formation of the Arts Corps, a volunteer program that marshals leadership from the arts and entertainment arenas to help save arts funding in the public school systems. This all-volunteer brigade will work with school boards, policy makers, parents, and other community leaders to encourage […]
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Cuts Would Shortchange Los Angeles Children
Today, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is considering a budget that would slash funding for arts programs in elementary schools — Click HERE for details. Take Action! Send an email now to LAUSD Board of Education Members to help ensure that arts education is not history in Los Angeles: Ms. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte […]
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The Creative Coalition announces Alcon Entertainment to take part in Spotlight Initiative Program
Alcon’s Upcoming Film Speedboys becomes Spotlight Initiative Film Los Angeles, CA (February 29, 2012) – The Creative Coalition announces Alcon Entertainment will become a sponsor of the nonprofit’s distinguished Spotlight Initiative banner. Under this sponsorship, The Creative Coalition will utilize cause-related components of Alcon’s film slate including their upcoming project, SPEEDBOYS. The Creative Coalition created the Spotlight […]
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PSA Shoot For The Arts – The Past is Prologue
Los Angeles, CA (February 24, 2012) – Today, The Creative Coalition is shooting a “Grand Inspirations” PSA geared toward promoting the efficacy of the arts in public schools and communities. Grand Inspirations celebrates the contributions and legacies of grandparents to the artists in all of us. The Creative Coalition’s sponsor for this project is Grandparents.com. […]
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The Creative Coalition Applauds President Obama’s Proposal to Boost Arts Funding
President Proposes 5.6 % Increase for National Endowment for the Arts The Creative Coalition today expressed appreciation for the President’s request to increase funding levels for the National Endowment for the Arts. The proposed budget released earlier today by the White House includes $154.255 million for the National Endowment for the Arts, an increase of […]
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The 2012 Teachers Making A Difference Awards Luncheon
**MEDIA ALERT**MEDIA ALERT** **SAVE THE DATE**MONDAY, JANUARY 23** TOAST TO THE TEACHERS WITH ALFRE WOODARD, ROB MORROW, TIM DALY, AND WILMER VALDERRAMA THE CREATIVE COALITION AND BING PRESENT THE 2012 TEACHERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS LUNCHEON WHAT: The Creative Coalition reunites two of today’s notable actors with the teachers who made a powerful […]
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Spotlight Initiative Award Recipients Announced – Gala Dinner
The Creative Coalition’s Annual Spotlight Initiative Awards Shine in Park City Gala to Spotlight Kate Bosworth, William H. Macy, Tracy Morgan, Common, Vera Farmiga, AnnaLynne McCord, John Hawkes, and Stacy Peralta THE SURROGATE and GOATS Chosen to top Organization’s Spotlight Initiative Film Series Los Angeles, CA (January 16, 2012) – Today, The Creative Coalition announced […]
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