General Info

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, founded in 1946, is a nonprofit organization. It works towards the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences. The organization also provides support in fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry. It organizes Emmy awards for outstanding programs on television. In addition, the organization publishes Emmy magazine and stages many industry-related programs and events. It organizes various workshops, seminars and conferences on employment, career, technology and social issues. Located in North Hollywood, Calif., the organization maintains the Leonard H. Goldenson Theater. It also operates the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, which sponsors and works for the development of educational and archival programs.