William Baldwin, Connie Britton, Alan Cumming, Chuck D, Hector Elizondo, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Horton, Richard Kind, Christopher Lawford, Esai Morales and Joe Pantoliano Head The Creative Coalition’s Capitol Hill Delegation for Arts Advocacy Day 2002

Entertainment Industry Unites To Support Arts In America

William Baldwin, Connie Britton, Alan Cumming, Chuck D, Hector Elizondo, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Horton, Richard Kind, Christopher Lawford, Esai Morales and Joe Pantoliano Head The Creative Coalition’s Capitol Hill Delegation for Arts Advocacy Day 2002

Washington DC (March 12, 2002) – Actor and President of The Creative Coalition William Baldwinwill lead a delegation of actors into the fray of the budget battle to fight for increased federal funding for arts and arts education programs. Details are as follows:

WHO:
William Baldwin, Connie Britton, Alan Cumming, Chuck D, Hector Elizondo, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Horton, Richard Kind, Christopher Lawford, Esai Morales and Joe Pantoliano

WHAT:
The Creative Coalition Arts Advocacy Day Delegation

Photo-ops:
Arts Healing Panel “Voices and Visions: Arts and Healing Post 9/11”
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cannon Caucus Room
Cannon House Office Building

Photo and interview opportunities available throughout the day. For press credentials and scheduling, please contact: Kym Spell (212) 512-5566.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE COALITION
The Creative Coalition is the leading 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 its members on issues of public importance, primarily the First Amendment, arts advocacy, campaign finance reform and public education. Headquartered in New York City, The Creative Coalition also has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Creative Coalition does not endorse or raise funds for political parties or candidates.

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