Advocacy

Personal Advocacy – ways YOU can participate and advocate for the Arts

• Write letters to local, state, regional, or national representatives asking them to recognize the value of the Arts in your community

• Join a local Arts/ Culture board, organization, or steering committee – the more diverse these groups are, the better representation we have in our communities

• Provide financial support to organizations wite promote and support the arts

• Share stories about the impact the Arts have had in your life.  Send them to newspapers, friends, blog spots, etc.

• Visit local attractions and events – take guests with you

• Educate yourself on the social and economic impact the Arts have on our communities and be ready to share those facts with others.

Corporate Advocacy – What can your business do to support the Arts?

• Include works of art in your workspaces and seek advice from experts when designing new space on how to incorporate 2D and 3D works of Art in your work environment

• Sponsor local events who promote the arts

• Included artists in your corporate events (performers, story tellers, musicians, and more!)

• Learn about the opportunities to create a positive economic impact on your community when Arts are part of your corporate culture – become a destination for visitors to the area

Governmental

Americans For the Arts is a great resource on governmental advocacy for the arts and the Congressional Arts Handbook is available to learn more about governing policy related to the Arts.