OPERA America represents the interests of the opera community before Congress, the White House, and federal agencies. As a founding member of the American Arts Alliance, OPERA America works with the performing arts field to advocate for the development of national policies that recognize and strengthen the contributions that the arts make to America. OPERA America members receive timely information on legislative developments and advocacy opportunities through the Government Affairs listserve, e-mail updates, Action Alerts, and a monthly column in Newsline.
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Legislative Issues |
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Issue briefs, Congressional committees, recent activity, and related Action Alerts on legislative issues that affect opera companies and professionals. |
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Tools and Resources |
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Tips on communicating with legislators and arts industry research for grassroots advocates. |
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Visa Support |
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Requests for peer consultation letters and informational resources on the visa application process for international guest artists. |
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Links |
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Useful links to legislative, government agency, and national advocacy Web sites. |
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