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February 25, 2026

RESOURCES FOR CULTURAL VENUES TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORS

February 25, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026

February 18, 2026

RULES ABOUT LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY FOR NONPROFITS

February 18, 2026

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.

February 18, 2026

September 1, 2025

A GUIDE TO PUBLIC HEARINGS AND GIVING TESTIMONY

September 1, 2025

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.

September 1, 2025

February 28, 2025

INSIDE THE STATE BUDGETING PROCESS

February 28, 2025

Learn more about the annual state budgeting process and timeline.

February 28, 2025

April 6, 2023

Look Up your Elected Decision Makers

April 6, 2023

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.

April 6, 2023

MORE BLOGS:

Kelsey Rode 4/18/25 Kelsey Rode 4/18/25

MEET THE 2025-2026 HOUSE CHAIR OF TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Kelsey Rode 4/8/25 Kelsey Rode 4/8/25

ADVOCACY 201 TRAINING: GET ORGANIZED

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

Kelsey Rode 4/4/25 Kelsey Rode 4/4/25

MEET THE 2025-2026 SENATE CHAIR OF TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Kelsey Rode 4/3/25 Kelsey Rode 4/3/25

ADVOCACY 101 TRAINING: RECORDING AND RESOURCES

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.

Kelsey Rode 3/26/25 Kelsey Rode 3/26/25

MARCH 2025 ARTIVIST TOWN HALL

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.

Kelsey Rode 2/28/25 Kelsey Rode 2/28/25

INSIDE THE STATE BUDGETING PROCESS

Learn more about the annual state budgeting process and timeline.

WEBINAR & TRAINING ARCHIVES:

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DEC. 2025 ARTIVIST TOWN HALL: OPEN ENROLLMENT WITH THE MASS. HEALTH CONNECTOR

December 4, 2025

Audience: For Individuals, Training Archive

DEC. 2025 ARTIVIST TOWN HALL: OPEN ENROLLMENT WITH THE MASS. HEALTH CONNECTOR

December 4, 2025

Audience: For Individuals, Training Archive

Learn more about open enrollment for health insurance from the Massachusetts Health Connector.

This webinar discusses the open enrollment period ending on January 23rd, 2026.

December 4, 2025

Audience: For Individuals, Training Archive

July 29, 2025

Audience: For Individuals, Training Archive

JULY 2025 ARTIVIST TOWN HALL

July 29, 2025

Audience: For Individuals, Training Archive

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

July 29, 2025

Audience: For Individuals, Training Archive