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Creative Coalition

The Creative Coalition (TCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy group consisting of members of the American entertainment industry. The organization was founded in 1989 by Ron Silver.[1] Tim Daly serves as the organization's president.[2] Members have included Christopher Reeve, Ron Reagan, Blair Brown, Michael J. Fuchs, Alec Baldwin, Joe Pantoliano, Stephen Collins, and Wayne Knight. The coalition addresses both industry-related issues and general social issues. The group educates leaders in the arts community on issues of public importance, specifically in the areas of First Amendment rights, arts advocacy and public education.

Founded

1989 by Ron Silver

Media attention, direct-appeal campaigns, research, lobbying

Tim Daly (president, 2008–present), Robin Bronk (CEO, 2010–present)

The group has sponsored benefit galas at both Democratic and Republican conventions, raising nearly $1.8 million during the 2004 presidential campaign. It does not contribute to political campaigns directly, instead employing lobbying firm Quinn Gillespie & Associates to advance its political interests.[1]

Official website

Overview at OpenSecrets.org

Lobbying expenditures by Creative Coalition

video

Creative Coalition Dinner with Joe Pantoliano

The Creative Coalition and Liberated Artists present a panel discussion on Adam Rifkin’s “Look” at 2007 AFI Fest