The Creative Coalition
Testifies Before Congress Today on the Positive Impact
of the Entertainment and Arts Communities on the
Nation's Economy
WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2009) - Today, actor
Tim Daly, Co-President of The Creative Coalition,
testified before the U.S. House Education and Labor
Committee on the positive impact that the entertainment
and arts communities have on the nation's economy. Mr.
Daly's testimony focused on arts and entertainment as
vital business enterprises which play an essential role
in creating jobs across America.
"In ways large and small, obvious and obscure,
art and entertainment are important engines of our
economy," said Mr. Daly. "Too often, we look at art as
something extra, a luxury item. Arts are part of our
cultural and our economic 'main course,' they are not
'dessert.' We must take steps to ensure the continued
vibrancy of our arts and entertainment and invest in the
future."
"The Creative Coalition is deeply committed to
raising awareness of the importance and the positive
impact that the entertainment and art communities have
on our nation's economy," said Robin Bronk, Executive
Director of The Creative Coalition. "Arts employ our
neighbors, support small businesses, create jobs
for engineers and foster innovation."
ABOUT THE CREATIVE COALITION (www.thecreativecoalition.org):
The Creative Coalition is the premiere 501(c)(3)
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,
and is headquartered in New York City.