program tracks

Public Advocacy

The Public Advocacy track highlighted some of the most important legislative issues in the field today, including advocating for healthcare for artists and strategies for building artist communities.  Americans for the Arts Government Affairs staff took attendees on a treasure hunt to locate innovative funding opportunities among various federal programs and passed out sets of valuable resource guides.  Attendees learned how to use the data from the newly released AEP III study to advocate for the arts in their communities.  Public Advocacy Innovator Mathew Gross discussed trends in technology use and presented practical steps for nonprofit organizations to effectively engage in online communications and campaigns for advocacy, community, and civic engagement.

For more information contact Natalie Shoop, Government and Public Affairs Associate.