Help Save the arts

HELP SAVE THE ARTS! November 22, 2011  Last week, the County Executive released his proposed  2012 budget for Westchester County.  He has slated  the art for a 50% cut - this makes our advocacy efforts extremely  urgent. The cut will affect next year's Basic Program Support grants  provided by ArtsWestchester, upon which the Neuberger Museum of Art and many  other arts organizations rely.   The Board of Legislators can add - and delete - items before they approve  the budget. We have a small window of time to convince them to restore funding  for the arts, but we need your help.     WHAT CAN YOU DO? Legislators need to see that their constituents want them to support the arts.  Here's what you can do: 1)  Attend public budget hearings and show your support.  Your presence matters! Hearings are at 7 pm. November 30: Somers High School,  120 Primrose Street, Lincolndale December 6: Legislative Chambers,  148 Martine Ave, White Plains 2)  Send a message to your legislator automatically simply  by entering  your zip code.  3) Share this message with your friends on Twitter, Facebook, etc.  Hundreds of emails will make a difference, so please spread the word! THANK YOU.                          Neuberger Museum of Art                    735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577                neuberger.org  |  914.251.6100