Tomorrow, August 9, 2025, at Noon ET / 9:00 AM PT on Spectrum News NY1, catch Tim Daly, President of The Creative Coalition, and Robin Bronk, CEO, in conversation with Arts & Culture anchor Stephanie Simon.
With arts funding hanging in the balance as Congress debates funding cuts, this timely conversation tackles why the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding is a lifeline for everyone – impacting jobs, local economies, and communities across every industry in America.
Daly and Bronk address:
- The economic ripple effect of NEA funding in New York and nationwide
- The effect on rural and underserved communities, if funding is cut
- The ways The Creative Coalition deploy film, TV, and storytelling strategies to address urgent issues like mental health and caregiving
- The behind-the-scenes strategy to keep the arts at the forefront of national policy
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About The Creative Coalition
The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization of the arts and entertainment industry. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, the organization is committed to educating artists and leaders on issues of public importance. Tim Daly serves as President. Through award-winning initiatives such as the #RightToBearArts campaign, The Creative Coalition leverages the power of the arts to drive social impact and inspire civic engagement. Learn more at thecreativecoalition.org.
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