ABA commits itself to the exchange of ideas for a thriving cultural sector. Arts leaders are confronted daily with new challenges. ABA's collective data and expertise, collected weekly and applied from its membership network, have continued to help us drive change by utilizing their insights and referencing trends among our peer organizations. To stay strong, you've got to have friends, especially in times of crisis. Together with our partners, we continue discovering creative new ways to solve problems and move forward.

At Newport Classical, we work to inspire and expand the audience of tomorrow with timeless music for today and are enthusiastic about how joining the global ABA community will allow us to learn from our peers and use timely data to inform our efforts and remain relevant and impactful. ABA provides valuable resources, professional development opportunities, and connections that we are grateful to benefit from, and all of us at Newport Classical look forward to engaging with our colleagues around the world.

Joining the Advisory Board for the Arts is a significant step for the Budapest Festival Orchestra, as it connects us with a diverse network of the world's leading cultural institutions. This collaboration provides us with valuable insights and tailor-made solutions that support our strategic goals, ultimately strengthening our position as an internationally innovative orchestra. As an ABA member, we aim to learn new tools and techniques, exchange experiences, and explore innovative approaches to enable us to strengthen our position among the top ten symphony orchestras in the world and engage even more music lovers worldwide to join the BFO family.

The collaboration (with ABA) offers the opportunity to access a global network and an international platform for dialogue, fostering the creation of innovative projects and tailored solutions to address future challenges in the cultural world. With the support of ABA, it will be possible to further strengthen the Piccolo Teatro's role on an international level, consolidate its mission as a ‘theatre of art for everyone’ and enhance its public service vocation. This journey will also make it possible to explore new ways to promote accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement.

Playhouse Square is delighted to join the ABA family of national and international organizations. The strength of the data of this group is only made stronger through increased memberships. ABA has already demonstrated the potency of the data delivered through its various studies. Playhouse Square will be an active and engaged member, and I am sure that there will be a bountiful reward of data to guide our strategic direction as a result of this partnership.