Support May Prevent NEA Cutbacks As Most of the Arts Community ; Appropriations Committee, Which Is Years
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A \I Official Journal of the AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS of the United States & Canada SEPTEMBER, 1981 MUSICIAN Support May Prevent NEA Cutbacks As most of the arts community ; Appropriations Committee, which is years. looks on in what could be called 1headed by Representative Sidney R. Meanwhile, in a somewhat con- hopeful anticipation, the tussle over IYates, a Democrat from Illinois, flicting development, a recon- the Federal budget for the Na- Iand astaunch supporter for the arts. ciliation conference between House tional Endowment for the Arts As repotted in the International and Senate budget committees and Humanities goes on. Since Musician last month, that sub- came up with its own funding rec- President Ronald Reagan's an- committee has proposed a funding ommendations. These recommen- nouncement on February 18 of his package for the NEA and NEH that dations represent a considerably Administration's intention to cut would cut previous figures by only more ample package for the En- funds for the NEA and NEH by as 10 to 15 percent over the next two (Continued on page thirty-nine) much as 50 percent, there has been no lack of vocal outcry from artists and their patrons. Arts Endowment Announces Its In Washington, D.C., those patrons who happen to hold Congressional seats have been U.S./Japan Fellowship Program among the most vocal, and Livingston Biddle, Chairman of writing to the: International Ac- movement has been fast and fu- the National Endowment for the tivities Office, National Endowment rious. In fact, at least one observer Arts, has announced that the En- for the Arts, Washington, D.C. 20506. Allen Uhles ( left), President of Local 154, Colorado Springs, Colorado, presented has suggested that despite his own dowment is accepting applications The Endowment is responsible for U. S. Senator Gary Hart ( D.- Colorado) with a $ 1,000 TEMPO check last September performing background, President for the prestigious U.S./Japan Artist nominating the American par- in support o, his subsequently successful re-election campaign. Reagan may have seriously under- Exchange Program. The program, ticipants and for administerng the estimated just how deep feelings of established in 1977, is sponsored Japanese fellowship program with- support for the Endowments run in jointly by the National Endowment in the United States in cooperation Judge Overturns Goody Decision the United States. At the time of for the Arts and the Japan- United with the Japan- United States the defendants to suffer substantial President Reagan's budget cut Judge Thomas C. Platt of Federal States Friendship Commission in Friendship Commission. As in pre- prejudice that a retrial is required," proposal, many figures ir. the arts District Court in Brooklyn, New the United States and the Agency for vious years, national advisory he did not grant the defense motion speculated that the arts community York, has overturned the recent Cultural Affairs in Japan. panels of the Arts Endowment will for acquittal on all charges. A would mobilize to react swiftly and convictions of Sam Goody, Inc., a Five fellowships for six to twelve nominate semi-finalists from among review of the evidence, Judge Platt loudly. Some six months later, that retail record chain, and Goody Vice months each of work and study in American artists applying. Final said, sustained the findings that the speculation has proved to be ac- President Samuel Stolon, on sev- Japan are awarded each year to selections will be made by a high defendants knowingly dealt in curate. eral counts of dealing in counterfeit mid-career American artists. A level, bi-national committee estab- counterfeits, and transported the One of the first Congressional eight- track and cassette tapes. In similar number of qualified lished for the purpose by the spon- illicit merchandise across state moves to save the Endowments' his nine- page decision, delivered Japanese artists receive awards to soring agencies. July 27, Judge Platt asserted that lines. budgets came from the Subcom- pursue their disciplines in the The National Endowment for the The original trial, which culmi- mittee on the Interior of the House the defendants are now entitled to a United States. Arts is an independent agency of the new trial which may be scheduled nated April 9 in guilty verdicts The Arts Endowment is currently Federal Government, created by pending the U.S. Justice Depart- for both the chain and its executive TALENT accepting applications from Congress in 1965 to encourage and ment's investigation of " appellate in charge of purchasing, was SEARCH FOR American creative artists in the assist the nation's cultural re- remedies." presided over by Judge Platt. fields of dance, design, expansion sources. The Endowment is advised Judge Platt admonished the However, should a retrial be held, YOUNG ARTISTS arts, media arts ( film/radio/tele- by the twenty-six Presidentially- prosecution on various points of attorneys for the Justice Depart- The Arts Recognition and Talent vision), folk arts, literature, music, appointed members of the National misconduct, noting especially the ment may request a reassignment Search ( ARTS), a national pro- theatre, visual arts and opera-mu- Council on the Arts. "taint" of racketeering charges that to another judge. It is also possible gram administered by Educational sical theatre. The Japan- United States Friend- were later dropped, but allegedly that a reversal of Judge Platt's Testing Service ( ETS), is being American artists selected for ship Commission administers a not in time to prevent jurors from decision may be sought. At press offered in 1981-82. ARTS is de- fellowships will receive monthly United States Government trust being influenced by the implication. time, a status report was scheduled signed to provide encouragement stipends of approximately $ 1,600 fund for educational and cultural Although he maintained that these for September 11, when any further to young people who have demon- plus round trip transportation for activities with Japan. The Com- and other considerations " caused action to be taken by both sides in strated excellence in music, dance, the grantees and family members mission was created by Congress in the case will be determined. theatre, visual arts or writing. and other allowances in Japan. 1975, and is composed of eighteen But Prosecutor John H. Jacobs of Evaluations for the ARTS Deadlines for future exchange American members drawn from the the Justice Department's Organized program are carried out by panels fellowships vary according to dif- Congress, the Executive Branch of Crime Strike Force has said that the of distinguished artists and arts ferent disciplines within the Na- the Government, and the private government is " absolutely not educators, and are based on sam- tional Endowment. Guidelines and sector, including education, mass dropping the case." ples of artistic producticn presented applications may be obtained by media, arts and business leaders. In general, government crack- through audiotapes, videotapes, downs on pirating and counter- films, slides or manuscripts. Rec- feiting activities have been stepped ommendations from teachers or New Program Offers Advice to Labor Unions up considerably (International Mu- other professionals are also con- The Labor Institute for Human unions and educational institutions sician, August, 1981), and the Goody sidered. Personal interviews and Enrichment, Inc., has introduced a in the areas of program design and case in particular has drawn the performances may be required, at new program to provide labor implementation. Through aseries of attention of government and music program expense. unions and educational institutions workshops, LEAS will train Local industry figures alike. Prior to the Qualifying ARTS candidates with technical advice and counsel. It union level " education advisors" to indictments on the Goody company receive recognition for their ac- is called the Labor Education Ad- advise their fellow workers on and Stolon, few believed that the complishments, cash awards and visory Services program ( LEAS), education opportunities available to record and tape piracy and counter- workshop experience. In addition, a and is supported by a grant from the them. feiting racket extended beyond number of colleges, universities, Rind for the Improvement of Post numerous, but small operations run professional training programs, The Labor Institute for Human performing companies and cor- Secondary Education of the U.S. by individuals outside the industry Enrichment, Inc., is a non-profit, porations have agreed to offer Department of Education. itself. Although the monumental educational and research organ- scholarships and apprenticeships to LEAS activities will fall into three impact of the piracy problem had ization founded in 1978 by the De- young artists identified through basic areas. First, it will act as a been recognized for years, all the partment for Professional Employ- CD ARTS, and who meet their ad- clearinghouse for information and sources and methods used in piracy ees of the AFL-CIO. —J mission and financial aid re- research related to the issue of adult 1.•.; had not. With the Goody case came L.1.1 c, widespread acknowledgement that quirements. workers and education. Second, it For more information regarding otherwise legitimate businesses "Our goals in ARTS," says will conduct a public awareness the Labor Education Advisory • (-^t could be engaging in pirating ac- program director Gail Melada, " is campaign which will include a Services program, write the Labor tivities, and that put the entire to stimulate interest and in- series of action- oriented topic Institute for Human Enrichment, >- problem in a different light, : ending volvement in the arts in general, papers. Third. LEAS will provide Inc., 815 16th Street. NW., Suite 509, (Continued on page thirty-five) (Continued on page thirty -five' technical assistance and training to Washington. D.C. 20006. .1 / 0 cial Journal o the American Federa on of Musicians of the United Sta es and Canada MUSICIAN) (American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, 1980 September, 1981 S auc,..11e3k7.11I 1 Vol.