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WASHINGTON, DC (June 18, 2008) – The Creative Coalition announced today that it will host a series of events at both Presidential Nominating Conventions, including exclusive performances by some of the biggest headlining artists in music. Scheduled for the third night of each Convention, the benefit performances, presented by Target, promise to be the most sought after gala events of either week. more
Washington, DC (June 18, 2008) – The Creative Coalition will partner with Member of Congress – including U.S. Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton, Harry Reid and Mary Landrieu – the Benjamin Banneker Memorial Fund will honor John Sayles, the iconic filmmaker and Oscar-nominated screenwriter, and Emmy award-winning producer Charles S. Dutton for their achievements, including an homage to African-American history with the recent DVD release of the film Honeydripper. more
New York City, NY (May 13, 2008) - The Creative Coalition hosts an intimate gathering of leaders in the entertainment industry at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The event is co-hosted by Nikki Beach, Variety, Screen Media Films, Nike, and Mandarin Hotels. more
New York City, NY (April 28, 2008) - LIVEstyle Entertainment's SUPPER CLUB Presents
THE CREATIVE COALITION & AMC TV's Hosted Dinner Party honoring Creative Coalition Members and their films screening at the Film Festival. more
Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2008) - On Thursday, April 24th, The Creative Coalition, led by Tim Daly, Lauren Holly, Tyne Daly, Laura Innes, Tim Blake Nelson, Connie Britton, Tom Fontana, Wendie Malick, and Richard Schiff will encourage members of Congress and the White House to support federal funding for the art and arts education. more
Los Angeles, CA (February 22, 2008) -- LIVEstyle Entertainment brings its celebrity favorite “Supper Club” to Oscar Week to celebrate Fox Searchlight Pictures’ 7 Oscar and 11 Independent Spirit Award nominees. The Creative Coalition, along with STK-LA restaurant, Lufthansa Airlines and Ruinart Champagne —the oldest champagne house in existence—will be sponsoring this evening filled with fine food and drink, A-list celebrities and of course, plenty of glamour. more
Los Angeles, California (February 14, 2007) – Today, The Creative Coalition joins with the Radio-Television News Directors Association and Foundation and the American Society of Newspaper Editors to shoot public service announcements for Sunshine Week, the non-partisan, national initiative that urges the public and elected officials to preserve access to government information. Participants in the campaign include actors Lou Gossett, Jr., Saffron Burrows, Richard Schiff, Ron Rifkin, Izabella Miko, Camryn Manheim, Hill Harper and Connie Britton. more
New York City (February 7, 2008) - Fashionistas can now combine their support of the arts with luxury fashion. Renowned handbag designer Charlie Lapson has announced that with the purchase of one of his three most sought after bags, 15% of the purchase will be donated to The Creative Coalition, the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. In addition, customers who order and use the Creative Coalition promotional code, TCC2008 , will receive 15% off their entire purchase. Visit http://hotluxury.com and click The Creative Coalition icon to access this special promotion. more
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (January 29, 2008) – As the presidential candidates gear up for their last debate in delegate-rich California, The Creative Coalition -- the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community -- brings a delegation of entertainment industry leaders to observe the Democratic and Republican debates. The Creative Coalition will also co-host a luncheon and dialogue event to address the nation's growing concern with healthcare policy and reform. more
Park City, UTAH (January 21, 2008) – As the 2008 Presidential elections gain momentum, Poli-Wood, an annual industry dialogue and dinner, has become one of the most anticipated events during this year’s Film Festival in Park City. more
Park City, UTAH (January 20, 2008) – As a leading voice supporting arts education and media literacy, The Creative Coalition is spearheading two PSA shoots during the Film Festival. Talent will shoot PSAs for the Hallmark Channel's Watch With MeT campaign to support programs that provide wholesome family viewing. Participants will also read and record children's stories for Speakaboos to support advocacy efforts to promote the arts in schools. more
Park City, UTAH (January 20, 2008) – The Creative Coalition salutes the extraordinary mentors who have played a key role in the success of independent film projects. Over two days of sessions at the Film Festival in Park City, The Creative Coalition will highlight both executive and artistic mentoring and the vital importance each play in creating a healthy and vibrant independent film industry. more
Park City, UTAH (January 19, 2008) – The Creative Coalition, the leading social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community, will host cocktails, dining and entertainment to launch its Spotlight Initiative with Screen Media Films, a distributor of independent films. more
Park City, UTAH (January 18, 2008) – The Creative Coalition hosts this year's Teacher's Making a Difference Spotlight Awards at the Park City Film Festival where educators who were most influential in the lives of talented members of the entertainment community will be honored. more
New York, NY (January 10, 2008) – The 2008 Park City Tip Sheet for The Creative Coalition's activities from January 19-21, 2008 in Park City, Utah. more
New York, NY (January 8, 2008) - Screen Media Films has selected The Creative Coalition as its exclusive nonprofit partner in launching the Spotlight Initiative. The partnership permits the pursuit of active outreach efforts for issues showcased in Screen Media produced and distributed motion pictures. While the Spotlight Initiative serves as a strategic business component that will create unique marketing, branding, and advertising opportunities as well as value for mass marketers, it also enhances America’s cultural connection to the stories and social agenda’s of our times. more
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