Articles
and Resources
Enjoy these fun and/or informative and/or useful
articles and resources designed to get your advocacy juices flowing.
Feel free to re-print or distribute but try to give credit where you
can. Alas many of these resources date back to the days of the 104th
(Gingrich) Congress, however we seem to be headed back in that direction
once more! Be prepared in advance this time!
Lets
put our NEA spending in perspective....
Every time we complain to our Federal "representatives"
about the dismembering of our Cultural Endowments, the refrain is
usually "But you must put our arts spending into
perspective". Well now you can! This resource is guaranteed to
shock!
Economic Impact
Studies
Scores of Studies from all over the world, on the Economic Impact
of the arts to development of the local, regional, and national
economies. See also the related Artslynx page on Cultural
Policy Planning
On
Becoming a Citizen of the Arts
This is an interesting resource for artists,
teachers, and students. While we all think of ourselves as arts
supporters, it is also easy for artists to isolate themselves in
"their" art, "their" work. This article offers a
challenge to broaden horizons.
Ten
Principles of Effective Statewide Online Advocacy Networks.
Want to start your own advocacy network? Here are
some guiding principles and hints for you to ponder as you move
forward with your plans.
Twenty-Five
Questions for Advocates to Ask Themselves
This listing was developed during the NEA battles of the 1990s when
so many citizens were working in support of the arts.....but not
always as effectively as they might have. The debate is more tepid
now, but who knows what the future may bring.
The
"Send the Money to the States" The Blockgrant Trap
During the period in the 1990s when the
congressional cry from the minority of critics was... "Send The
Money to the States", this expose of real motives was developed.
Some
Arts Advocacy Hints
Just as the tile suggests this is an interesting
checklist
Answering
the Critics
When someone asks you why we need government arts
funding, this article can give you a variety of responses.
Tricks
of the Trade
Congressional critics and others critical of a role
for public funding in the arts always seem to have some interesting
tricks up their sleeves. That's their right, but it's your right too
as citizens to be aware of these "tricks of the trade".
