SVCreates: Arts Advocacy 101: Making an Impact at the State, Local and National Levels

Effective advocacy involves the ability to rally people around a single issue or goal, and to communicate those issues with legislators and decision makers. Join SVCreates and Ron P. Muriera for Arts Advocacy 101. This session is designed to teach you the essential basics and strategies needed to be an effective advocate. key areas covered:

• Understanding the basics of advocacy

• Developing an advocacy strategy

• Cultivating relationships with legislators, legislative staff, and policy makers

• Communicating with elected officials, the public and the media