The May 6 press conference to support the arts for Milwaukee Public School students, at the Milwaukee High School for the Arts, was powerful and persuasive.   Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton led the conversation and the message:
Developing creativity and innovative and entrepreneurial talents of MPS children AND
ensuring all MPS students access to art and music [...]

True, effective advocacy is a daily activity, and it’s most effective when it comes from the local level and from the heart.  There’s never been a better time to speak up for the arts across Wisconsin. Here  are nine good reasons why YOU must speak up for your cause to see real change!

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At the end of the year, it’s my job (and my pleasure) as Executive Director of Arts Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s independent voice for the arts, to look back on the year in the arts across the state, and review and preview the exciting advocacy, service and development work we’ve done this year and are looking forward [...]

Read all about it!  How’s this for a morale-booster – our country’s First Lady speaking up for the arts!  This kind of support is priceless.  The Obama administration – and the Obamas themselves – really “get it” about the importance of the arts.
First Lady:  Exposure to the arts is essential
San Francisco Chronicle
By JOCELYN NOVECK,
AP National [...]