The Creative Coalition Expands Spotlight Initiative at The 2009 Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO,ON (September 10, 2009) – The Creative Coalition proudly announces the expansion of its Spotlight Initiative, an integrated partnership to support independent  films with messages that make a difference in the world. Two Spotlight Initiative selections will premiere at the upcoming 2009 Toronto International Film Festival: The Road (Dimension Films, opening November 25, 2009) starring […] Read More

MakingOf The Creative Coalition and Spotlight Initiative

Toronto, Canada – (September 9, 2009) – The Creative Coalition and MakingOf (www.makingof.com) join forces to host a dinner to champion the art and craft of filmmaking. With a host committee including Natalie Portman, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Dan Glickman, Hal Sadoff, Robert Baruc and Bill Clark, film industry insiders will gather at the upcoming […] Read More

The Creative Coalition is proud to partner with the Creators of Including Samuel, a nationally acclaimed documentary by photojournalist Dan Habib. The film comes to public television in September and October with support from the National Inclusion Project and CVS Caremark All Kids Can.

The Creative Coalition is proud to partner with the Creators of Including Samuel, a nationally acclaimed documentary by photojournalist Dan Habib. The film comes to public television in September and October with support from the National Inclusion Project and CVS Caremark All Kids Can. PBS BROADCASTS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING STATES: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, […] Read More

Dana Delany Elected Co-President of The Creative Coalition

Delany joins Tim Daly at Helm of Public Advocacy Organization of the Arts and Entertainment Communities NEW YORK (August 24, 2009) – Actress Dana Delany has joined Tim Daly as co-president of The Creative Coalition. Delany will lead the Coalition in its mission to educate and mobilize the arts and entertainment communities to create positive […] Read More

The Creative Coalition congratulates Rocco Landesman, the new Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and Former Representative Jim Leach, the new Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), upon their confirmation by the Senate this afternoon.

The Creative Coalition congratulates Rocco Landesman, the new Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and Former Representative Jim Leach, the new Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), upon their confirmation by the Senate this afternoon.  Both men were confirmed by unanimous consent and are expected to begin work next […] Read More

The Creative Coalition Shoots for Art & Soul with Pulitzer Prize-winning Photographer Brian Smith

Hollywood Shines Spotlight on Need for Arts Funding with Book of Portraits and Personal Stories Los Angeles, CA – (July 30, 2009) – Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Brian Smith will take the second round of portraits for The Creative Coalition’s book, Art & Soul. Art & Soul will be released nationwide in 2010 as the cornerstone […] Read More

Today, by a vote of 254 to 173, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2010. The legislation allocates $170 million for the National Endowment for the Arts and an equal amount for the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Today, by a vote of 254 to 173, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2010.  The legislation allocates $170 million for the National Endowment for the Arts and an equal amount for the National Endowment for the Humanities.  These funding levels are a significant […] Read More

The Creative Coalition Hosts The Philanthropist Premiere

WASHINGTON, DC – (June 22, 2009) – Actor James Purefoy star of NBC’s The Philanthropist, and co-chair of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios Ben Silverman will be in Washington, DC for the show’s premiere on Wednesday evening, June 24. The premiere and reception are co-hosted by The Creative Coalition and Bing. The Philanthropist chronicles the […] Read More

White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers to be Featured Guest at the Creative Coalition Annual Membership Meeting

New York, NY – (June 15, 2009) – White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers will join The Creative Coalition for its 2009 Annual Membership Meeting and reception on Thursday evening, June 18th. The evening will be moderated by actress Dana Delany, with actors and Co-Presidents of The Creative Coalition Tim Daly and Tony Goldwyn hosting. […] Read More

Good news regarding federal funding for the arts.  Earlier today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies considered legislation that sets funding levels for both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).  The bill that was reported out of this Subcommittee today contains significant […] Read More