The Advocacy 201 training builds on the foundation of the Advocacy 101 session. In Advocacy 201, we will prepare you to take the lead in organizing your networks and communities. We’ll cover how to turn your network into an advocacy powerhouse, coordinate advocacy meetings with your elected officials, and use your social media platforms to help folks take action on the things you care about most. 

Everyone can (and should!) be an advocate. To co-create an arts and culture sector that is more equitable and resilient, we need more people to see themselves as arts advocates and take action. The Advocacy 101 training is about equipping you with the foundational skills you need to advocate for the issues and communities that matter the most to you.  This training is designed to prepare you to make the most of Creative Sector Advocacy Week 2025.

Letters to the editor and op-eds are free and direct ways of communicating with a lot of people about cultural policy issues and things that are impacting your creative community. Consider writing a letter to your local publication for Creative Sector Advocacy Week.

Read here for guidance about setting up advocacy campaigns, meetings, and conversations with elected officials.

There is a lot of misinformation on what a nonprofit can and cannot do when it comes to advocating for its interests and the needs of the communities they serve. Check out our Nonprofits and Advocacy Resource on how your organization effectively and confidently advocate for a more equitable and inclusive creative sector of all residents in the Commonwealth.