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.

Ami Bennitt, Annis Sengupta, and Jim Grace discussed the artists displacement crisis we are experiencing in Massachusetts and what we can do about it.

Read for updates about federal-level arts advocacy and the outcome of the State Senate's FY26 Budget.

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.

Meet Rep. Sean Garballey, the 2025-2026 House Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

The Advocacy 201 training prepares you to organize your communities, lead effective advocacy meetings with your elected officials, and leverage your public platforms.  

Meet Sen. Paul Mark, the 2025-2026 Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

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.