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Arts leaders should be comfortable with the many tools available to help them become more active in the legislative process. Each of the tools below can be used as a part of a grassroots effort to build support or awareness of arts-related political issues.

  • Contact Lawmakers(State| Local)
    This tool will help you identify and contact your state and local representatives in congress. Use your city's or county's website to contact your local government officials.
  • Contact the Media

  • Use this tool to search and contact individuals and organizations in the media: reporters, producers, editors, radio stations, TV, and newspapers.
  • Register to Vote
    Research shows more people attend the Arts than sporting events. Be sure you have the voters you need to support your initiative. Use this link to encourage supporters to be active in local politics.


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  • The National Arts Policy Database
    This is a tool that enables users to access current information on a multitude of topics related to arts policy. Records in the database are classified into four types: research abstracts, news articles, program profiles, and sample documents.


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  • Tell a Friend
    Take just a moment to tell four friends about the important arts issues on our site. There is strength in numbers!


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  • Download Web Stickers
    Use these images in your website to support arts policy issues.


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  • Join Our Activist List
    Stay up-to-date on all arts policy issues by joining our activist mailing list.


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  • Become a Member
    You can help build a nationwide movement to support the arts by becoming a member today.


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