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ADVOCACY EVENTS and RESOURCES
EVENTS
American Alliance of Museums Museum Advocacy Day
February 26-27, 2024
National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week
March 4-7, 2024
Humanities Advocacy Day
March 10-12, 2024
RESOURCES
This website includes extensive information about advocating for the arts, the impact of the arts in Arizona, the importance of arts education for Arizona’s children and more.
Building Public Value for the Arts in Arizona: Advocacy, Promotion and Audience Engagement
A publication of the Arizona Commission on the Arts designed to help artists, arts organizations and schools effectively communicate the value of their work and the importance of public funding for the arts with elected officials, community leaders, parents, donors, school board members and the public. Can be downloaded for free. Print copies are also available from the Commission.
The American Association of Museum's Advocacy webpages includes advocacy alerts, policy issues and how to "advocate from anywhere".
Americans for the Arts serves, advances and leads the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America.
The NHA advocates for the humanities on the national, state, and local levels. Member organizations receive legislative updates, advocacy training, and key information on the impact of humanities funding. These resources allow them to mobilize their constituencies to become effective advocates.
National Humanities Alliance Advocacy Guide
Identifies goals for meetings and ways to prepare in advance, tips on what to expect when meeting with representatives, senators, and their staff members, and offers suggestions for following up and building long-term relationships.
Arizona Preservation Foundation Take Action
The Arizona Preservation Foundation partners with numerous local, state, and national preservation organizations, agencies, and advocates to keep tabs on key issues and threatened properties throughout the state.