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 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.