The Creative Coalition Encourages Congress and White House
to Fund the Arts
WHAT: Actor and President of The Creative Coalition Tim Daly (“Private Practice”) leads a delegation of the organization’s members to Capitol Hill to advocate for the funding of the arts and arts in education. Delegates will meet with Members of Congress and their staffs to discuss the current “state of the arts” in America.
WHO: 2011 Delegation: David Arquette (Scream, Never Been Kissed); Emmy Award-winner Patricia Arquette (“Medium,” Holes); Jason Biggs (American Pie, “Mad Love,” My Best Friends Girl, Over Her Dead Body); Omar Epps (“House,” Alfie, Against the Ropes, Love & Basketball); Simon Helberg ( “The Big Bang Theory”); Cheryl Hines (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” The Ugly Truth, Waitress, RV); Angus T. Jones (“Two and a Half Men,” Bringing Down the House, The Rookie); Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”); Alyssa Milano (“Charmed,” “My Name Is Earl”); Marlon Wayans (White Chicks, Requiem for a Dream, Norbit, Scary Movie); Ariel Winter (“Modern Family”)
WHERE: Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
WHEN: Thursday, April 28, 2011 – Friday, April 29, 2011
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Dennis St. Rose at dstrose@thecreativecoalition.org.
About The Creative Coalition
The Creative Coalition (www.TheCreativeCoalition.org) is the premiere nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance, primarily public education, the First Amendment, and arts advocacy. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s President.
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Media Contacts:
Dennis St. Rose
The Creative Coalition
212-512-8570
DStRose@TheCreativeCoalition.org
Heather Holland
FMPR
323-957-2700
Heather@FMPR.tv