On May 2nd, the Trump Administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in their FY26 Budget.

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.