Making the Case for the Arts
- Why the Arts Matter in Texas (2023)
- NEA Investment Fact Sheet (2023)
- 10 Reasons to Support the Arts in 2022
- Talking Points on the Arts in Texas (2021)
- Why Public Arts Funding Is Vital to Texas
- Arts and Culture Report (2020)
- Revenue Sources for Arts and Culture Organizations - Americans for the Arts
Communicating with the Legislature
- Identify Your Senator
- Identify Your Representative
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Meet with Elected Officials Locally: A Step-by-Step Guide - American Alliance of Museums
- General Support Letter - Email/Letter Template
- Make a Meeting - Phone Script
- Make a Meeting - Email/Letter Template
- Top Ten Legislative Meeting Tips
- Thanking for a Meeting - Email/Letter Template
- One- to Two-Month Follow-Up After a Meeting - Email/Letter Template
Building a Relationship with Your Senator and Representative
- Legislative Relationship Building - The State of the Arts Podcast - Kelsee Avery
- Event Invitation to Community Leaders - Phone Script
- Event Invitation to Elected Officials - Phone Script
- Event Invitation to Elected Officials - Email/Letter Template
Understanding Advocacy vs. Lobbying
- The Differences Between Advocacy and Lobbying
- C3 vs. C4 Powerpoint by AFTA (View or Download)
Spreading the Word Online
Other Advocacy Resources