Sample call to Legislator:

Hi, my name is ___________ and I live in _____________. Can I speak with a Representative/Senator ______________’s scheduler?

I heard from MASSCreative that one of the Boston Street Pianos hosted by Celebrity Series will be located just outside the State House in Ashburton Park. I’m a musician and I would like to invite Representative/Senator ______________ to join me in playing the Street Piano and celebrating the arts at the State House. The Street Piano is going to be outside in Ashburton Park from September 23-October 10. Can we find a time that might work for both of us? 

Sample email to Legislator:

Representative/Senator __________________,

My name is _______________ and I live in _______________. I heard from MASSCreative that one of the Boston Street Pianos hosted by Celebrity Series will be located just outside the State House in Ashburton Park. Street Pianos Boston, produced by Celebrity Series Boston, brings 60 pianos decorated by 60 artists and community groups to public outdoor spaces in every Boston neighborhood and select Cambridge locations for the public to play.

I’m a musician and I would like to invite Representative/Senator ______________ to join me in playing the Street Piano and celebrating the arts at the State House. The Street Piano is going to be outside in Ashburton Park from September 23-October 10. Can we find a time that might work for both of us?

Pitch to legislator when meeting up to play the piano: 

I love the idea behind Street Pianos Boston because it puts art in public spaces and shows that the arts are truly for everyone. There’s a big connection between the arts and public policy. Having a Street Piano at the State House helps tell that story. Thousands of arts organizations receive state funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council to do their work, including projects like Street Pianos Boston, which bring arts directly to the people. Thank you for your support of arts and culture. The creative community looks forward to working with you to integrate arts and culture into public policy that helps to build a more healthy and vibrant Massachusetts.

Sample Social Media:

Facebook:

When art is put in public places, it sends a strong message that art belongs to the people. Excited to play with [link to Legislator’s page] on the Street Piano outside the Massachusetts State House today. #StreetPianosBoston

There’s a real connection between art and public policy. [link to Legislator’s page] and I had a blast playing on the Street Piano outside the Massachusetts State House. #StreetPianosBoston

Twitter:

Art is a public good! Excited to play with [@Legislator’s handle] on the Street Piano outside the #MAStateHouse today! #streetpianosboston

Musicians+Politicians! Had a blast playing with [@Legislator’s handle] at #MAStateHouse piano. #streetpianosboston #artsmatter