Americans for the Arts

Research and policy: Research and policy is responsible for national arts policy and arts industry research on the value of the arts to our society. This research is conducted using various methods and is disseminated through meetings, media and publications that are widely distributed. Signature programs in this area include the arts & economic prosperity study, national arts index and studies on various topics such as local arts funding statistics, united arts fundraising local arts salary information, cultural districts and more that provide important case making data to all arts advocates.The creative forces program serves military service members with traumatic brain injuries at military facilities.

Government and public affairs is responsible for all government affairs work and developing partnerships with government and other non-governmental organizations to promote the value of arts and the mission of AFTA's two key programs.

Local arts advancement is responsible for providing professional development, case making information and networking opportunities to the many organizations and individuals that work to build stronger communities through the Arts every day they do this work through major convening.