Arts Center Hosts Arts Advocacy Events
Written by Gail M. Burns - February 2010
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
265 River Street
Troy, NY 12180
518-273-0552
A How-To Workshop for Advocates
Arts Advocacy Primer
Monday, February 22 | 5:30 p.m. | FREE! | The Arts Center
Brush up on the issues, get the talking points, and learn how easy it can be to advocate directly to your legislators on Arts Day! This fiscal year, there has been an unprecedented short-fall in arts funding — We have all felt the pinch. At this workshop, you’ll learn where the money comes from and how to ensure that the funding continues. RSVP to Lainy Slyder at lainy@artscenteronline.org.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Arts Day: Be an Advocate for The Arts
Wednesday, February 24 | All Day by Appointment
Right now, your voice is more important than ever! Join a team of arts advocates in meetings scheduled with your legislators to voice the importance of supporting the arts in New York State and in our communities.
To brush up on the issues, get the talking points, and learn how easy it can be to advocate directly to your legislators, be sure to attend the Arts Advocacy Primer at The Arts Center on February 22 at 5:30. See the events page for details.
Look up your senator and assembly member, and find prescheduled appointment times on the Arts Center’s home page. Contact Lainy Slyder (lainy@artscenteronline.org) to RSVP for Arts Day appointments with your legislators.
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