Arts Action Resources
Facts/figures on the arts/arts education in Wisconsin
General arts advocacy information and research
The latest arts advocacy issues
and news
Sharing your story
Connecting with your legislators
Working with the media
Organizing in your community
Information and research on the arts
in Wisconsin and nationally
Sign up for Arts Wisconsin's Legislative Action Center -- easy e-advocacy for the arts
Facts and figures on the arts and arts education in Wisconsin
General advocacy information, research and inspiration
- Getting started in advocacy
- Advocacy Basics
- Some Dos and Don'ts of advocacy
- Political Dos and Don'ts for Non-Profit Organizations
- Advocacy 101
- Strategies to build long-term relationships with decision-makers
- Non-profit lobbying information
- The Ten Commandments of Advocacy -- national arts leader Diane Mataraza at the 2001 Arts Wisconsin conference
- Sign up and be counted--get your Dun and Bradstreet number to be included in creative economy research!
- State, national and global arts advocacy resources
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Connecting with your legislators
- 2007-2008 Legislature
- 2007-2008 Legislative Session Calendar
- RECENTLY UPDATED! Advocacy calendars for individual arts advocates and for organizations
- Developing an effective message to your legislator
- Influencing the legislative process: A brief outline
- Commonly asked questions about the budget process
- How a bill becomes law in Wisconsin
- Ten tips for making an impact on your legislator
- Making contact with your legislator
- Developing effective messages for your legislator
- Writing to your legislator
- Calling your legislator
- Visiting your legislator
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Testifying before elected officials
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