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Understanding the public hearing process and how you can participate will make you a more effective advocate. We have outlines and guides to get you started.
The Advocacy 301: Do’s and Don’ts training is designed to help nonprofit leaders understand how they can legally engage in advocacy and lobbying.
The Advocacy 201 training prepares you to organize your communities, lead effective advocacy meetings with your elected officials, and leverage your public platforms.
Everyone can be an advocate! The Advocacy 101 training will equip you with the foundational skills you need to advocate for the issues that matter the most to you.
Maintaining and increasing public investment in the creative community requires constant and broad grassroots activism throughout the annual budget process.
Building relationships with elected officials and their staff is crucial to every advocate's work. Make sure you know who represents you in state and federal government.
CUTS TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE ARTS: WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
On May 2nd, the Trump Administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in their FY26 Budget.
Federal Funding Freeze: what we know and where to learn more
On Monday, January 27th, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to all federal agencies ordering the immediate freeze of all federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance funds.
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Advocates testify in support of the Creative Space Act and PLACE Act.
Advocates testify in support of the ACE Act: H.224/S.160
2025 Somerville mayoral candidates participate in a Somerville Mayoral Forum on Arts & Culture.