Advocate for the Arts
On the local, state and national levels – now more than ever – the ARTS need strong advocates.
You can speak up to influence public policy, laws and budgets by educating government officials and the public on positive changes for the arts community.
Advocacy is about building a relationship with your elected official. By sharing information on the issues that matter most to you, you let them know about the good work arts and culture is creating in their district.
Radio St. Pete Podcast: Arts Leaders Address City Council: 1% Funding Proposal:
On August 1st, Arts Leaders addressed City Council and urged our City leadership to allocate 1% of their budget to supporting arts organizations. Listen to the Radio St. Pete Podcast Here.
Support the Arts Organizations Impacted by The Arts Funding Veto
SPAA Links
- Arts & Economic Prosperity in St. Petersburg Report
- 10 Reasons to Support the Arts, via Americans for the Arts
National Advocacy Links
- Accredited Schools Online | Funding Your Arts Degree
- Alliance for Artists Communities
- Alliance for Media Arts + Culture
- Americans for the Arts
- American Alliance of Museums
- American Alliance for Theatre & Education
- Arts Education Partnership
- Dance USA Alliance
- Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network
- The Music Education Coalition
- National Art Education Association | NAEA (Visual Arts)
- National Arts Strategies
- National Association for Music Education | NAfME
- National Dance Education Organization
- National Endowment for the Arts | NEA
Performing Arts Alliance - Funding for Theatre Education in Schools
Local Arts Organizations & Programs
Dance
- The Academy of Ballet Arts
- Arts Conservatory for Teens
- Broadway Arts & Dance Academy
- Pinellas County Schools – Performing Arts
- St. Pete MAD
- St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory
- Suncoast Academy of Dance
- YDA – YMCA Dance Academy
Digital Art
Literature
Music
- Arts Conservatory for Teens
- The Florida Orchestra
- Girls Rock St. Pete
- Pinellas County Schools – Performing Arts
- School of Rock
- St. Petersburg City Theater
- St. Pete MAD
- Suntan Art Center
- Suzuki Program
Theater
- American Stage
- Arts Conservatory for Teens
- Broadway Arts & Dance Academy
- Pinellas County Schools – Performing Arts
- St. Petersburg City Theater
- St. Pete MAD
- Suntan Art Center
Visual Arts