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. 

Kendra Patterson and Jessica Troe from the Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center led a presentation on the state's annual budgeting process and where you can direct your advocacy.

Learn more about the annual state budgeting process and timeline.

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.

Organizers from the Berkshire/Columbia Counties Pay Equity Coalition discussed their work to bridge wage disparities for entry—and mid-level employees at cultural organizations in Berkshire and Columbia Counties.

Joyce Linehan and Erin O’Brien led a conversation about how public and cultural policies are written, how we create momentum to advance legislation, and how policies impact creative communities.