Massachusetts Artists Leaders Coalition
Artists leaders and artist-run groups addressing policy issues that affect artists in Massachusetts
They answer the phones, respond to the emails, research (and help write) the legislation, craft the speaking points, and get the coffee. They are the political staffers and they are the key to effective advocacy. It is the staffers you will deal with when contacting an elected official’s office. Good advocates cultivate staffer relationships. As …
Monday, Feb 2, deadline! Send your message to the Senate Education Committee NOW! January 28, 2015 Dear Arts Advocate: As the 114th Congress begins a new season of legislating, we are already deeply concerned about education legislation being considered. Two weeks ago, the new chairman of the Senate education committee released a “discussion draft” to …
DIYA – MA Knowing the Political Players- Part One Artists of all disciplines can (and should) influence legislation and regulations that impact the artists community and the creative economy. Beneath the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House there are thousands of bills floating around (one of which, the state budget, allocates north of $30 …
The state’s budget process is heating up. In the coming months, funding for Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) will be set in place. Debates and deal making will abound, both in the view of the public and behind closed State House doors. Much of this will directly impact the creative sector. Advocates, citizens, lobbyists, state agencies, …