A suggested guide for what to do if an ICE agent or law enforcement officer comes to your studio, nonprofit, creative maker space, or small business.

There is a lot of misinformation about what nonprofits can and can’t do when it comes to advocacy and lobbying. MASSCreative put together this guide and list of resources to help you better understand how your cultural nonprofit can increase its advocacy.

We asked Jessica O’Hearn to share why she feels it’s important to link local organizing efforts to statewide arts advocacy initiatives.

We asked Rich Chwastiak to share with us how completing the Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship transformed his community organizing.

We asked Hendrick Hernandez-Resto to share with us how getting involved with Creative Sector Day has changed how he thinks about arts activism.

We asked Paige Roehrig and Amor Díaz-Campos to share with us how they got involved with MASSCreative and how our partnerships have supported their advocacy.

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 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. 

Learn more about the annual state budgeting process and timeline.