AGMA has become aware of a letter dated September 30 sent by DBDT leadership to community partners in what appears to be an attempt to save face ahead of the new season. While most of the letter is not worth our energy, AGMA feels it necessary to address a few specific falsehoods presented by Executive Director Zenetta Drew. Two things here. 1) “Unfounded”? We have paper trails and receipts. The facts are clear, and dismissing them doesn’t make them any less true. 2) It's interesting that DBDT claims they never denied COBRA coverage. On September 3, Stephanie Hawthorne of DBDT explicitly informed fired dancer Derick McKoy via email that he would be denied COBRA coverage. Following this, AGMA Counsel Martha Kinsella... Read More -->

AGMA proudly announces that President Ned Hanlon has been named to City & State's 2024 Arts & Culture Power 100 list. According to the website, "City & State’s inaugural Arts & Culture Power 100 highlights these leaders in New York, based less on the caliber of collections and exhibits or sellout shows and more on the interplay with local and state government, policy advocacy as well as civic and community engagement." President Hanlon came in at number 87 and appears to be the only labor leader on this list. Reflecting on the honor, President Hanlon stated on social media, "This is a testament to the work that AGMA Artists have done to ensure that our voices are heard both in the workplace and throughout the perform... Read More -->

Numerous states have been tragically affected by Hurricane Helene. Below, you will find essential resources, including emergency services, shelters, financial assistance, and ways to help in recovery efforts across impacted states. Emergency Hotlines If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. For non-emergency assistance, use the following hotlines: FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 Red Cross Disaster Services: 1-800-733-2767 National Guard Assistance: Contact your state's National Guard for updates on military support. Shelter Locations (keep scrolling for more location-specific resources) Shelters are open for those displaced by Hurricane Helene. You can locate your nearest shelter through: Red Cro... Read More -->