AGMA’s expert medical panel is evaluating the Omicron Variant and will release updated national guidance soon. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the health and safety of AGMA members have remained the Union's top priority. ... Read More -->

Today AGMA members in good standing received an email reminder regarding Area Committee Elections and the non-binding referendum vote. The deadline is tomorrow, December 15, by 6:00 p.m. ET. Of the nine AGMA Areas, two resulted in contested races: New York and Southern California. As a result, these two Areas received a ballot to vote on their contested seats on December 8. The remaining seven AGMA Areas had no contested races for seats. So, those who self-nominated within those seven areas have been automatically elected to the Area Committee without the need for a vote! Members in good standing of the Mid & South Atlantic, Midwest, New England, Northwest, Pennsylvania, San Francisco, and Southern Central Areas received emails with... Read More -->

This message was emailed to members in good standing earlier today. Dear AGMA Artists: As we continue to live through this challenging time, it is hard to believe the new year is just around the bend. Everyone at the American Guild of Musical Artists is elated and relieved to see the safe return of in-person productions and we are cautiously optimistic about the year ahead. AGMA, alongside our expert medical advisory team, is prepared to continuously monitor the state of the pandemic and will remain vigilant in ensuring safe workplaces for all AGMA Artists. With the arrival of a new year comes the time to remit your 2022 AGMA Basic Annual Dues. This week you will be receiving your 2022 Basic Dues Statement. With union approval ... Read More -->

AGMA is ecstatic to formally introduce to you the newest members of AGMA’s professional staff. “AGMA has added four business representatives and a visa consultant to its team,” said Leonard Egert, National Executive Director of AGMA. “The business reps will help the Union increase outreach and education as well as provide support to our negotiators across the country. The visa consultant is responsible for reviewing non-immigrant work visa petitions and issuing Advisory Opinion Letters for international artists coming to perform in the United States. Please join me in extending a heartfelt welcome to these new staff members.” Brieanna Frye (she/her) joins us as one of the New York Business Representatives.&nbs... Read More -->

This announcement was originally published in AGMAzine on page six. AGMA is set to distribute its first demographic census in its 85-year history in early 2022. In January 2021, members of AGMA staff and leadership met with the Facilitators of the AGMA Black Caucus, who offered several suggestions as to how AGMA can begin to redress racism and racial disparities union-wide within AGMA, signatory companies, and industries. A demographic census of AGMA’s membership was recommended. Approved by the Board of Governors and born from the resolution Directing Immediate Action on Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives, this demographic census will allow AGMA to better analyze and understand the impacts of racism, sexism, harass... Read More -->

AGMA is in the process of conducting Area Committee elections across every geographic Area of the Union. The self-nomination period closed on November 30, and there were contested races for certain seats in the New York and Southern California areas. Today, the New York and Southern California Area members in good standing received emails containing more information on their elections as well as a ballot. **The deadline to submit the ballot is December 15 by 6:00 p.m. ET.** The seven other AGMA Areas had no contested races for seats on those Area Committees. As a result, those who self-nominated within those seven areas have been automatically elected to the Area Committee without the need for a vote! Members in good standing of the Mid... Read More -->

Lyric Opera Stage Artists (LOSA) invites all AGMA Artists to join them for LOSA's Second Annual Virtual Holiday Concert! LOSA will be live-streaming through Zoom and the Lyric Opera Stage Artists Facebook page at 7:00 p.m. CT on Friday, December 17. Learn more about LOSA here. ... Read More -->

12/6/2021 – The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Ballet Idaho are pleased to announce that the dancers of Ballet Idaho have voted to join AGMA, the labor union of the finest dancers, singers, and staging staff in dance, opera, and concert choral performance throughout the United States. A vote was held on Tuesday, November 30, based upon mutual agreement between AGMA and Ballet Idaho. Given the results, Ballet Idaho has recognized AGMA as the exclusive bargaining representative of the dancers. “AGMA is thrilled to welcome the dancers of Ballet Idaho into the Union,” said Leonard Egert, National Executive Director of AGMA. “We look forward to a collaborative process with the management of Ballet Idaho, as the s... Read More -->

The bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA) would be a game-changer for arts workers. This bill would allow arts workers to deduct on their federal income taxes ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in the course of employment -- a deduction arts workers lost when tax reform passed in 2017. Will you join us and ask your members of Congress to cosponsor the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act? As performing artists across the country return to work, the last thing they need is a tax code that punishes them for seeking work. The PATPA fixes this problem and would renew your ability to deduct business expenses like agents and managers fees, equipment, website hosting, and audio/video reels, to name just a fe... Read More -->

Mark your calendars! The next meeting of the AGMA Black Caucus (ABC) will be on Wednesday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m. ET. This meeting will provide time for reflection and holiday celebration! The ABC welcomes all Black AGMA Artists in good standing to join the discussion. Register here. For more information please email blackcaucus@musicalartists.org. ... Read More -->