Advocacy Toolkit

Vote for the Arts Campaign 2008

We are dedicated to insuring that every political party and candidate understands that support for the arts is a priority because:

• We are enriched by the arts
• We want to share with our children more access to the arts through more performances, more affordable tickets, more contact between artists and our communities
• We know who we are as Albertans and our legacy is dependent on a vibrant arts community
• We want to enhance Alberta’s international profile through the arts and make an even greater contribution to the Canadian economy

We recognize a need to maintain a balance in one of the fastest growing economies in North America. One critical consideration in corporate and industry growth is the availability, health and accessibility of Arts and Culture for their employees and their children.

Our Advocacy Toolkit is available for download here.

For detailed information on advocacy, please visit the following organizations web sites:

• ccarts.ca - the Canadian Conference of the Arts
• allianceforarts.com - an excellent organization based in Vancouver
• canadacouncil.ca/aboutus/advocacy/ns127300566470312500.htm - Canada Council has a resource kit
• cpaa.ca - Calgary Professional Arts Alliance
• carfac.ca - CARFAC
• artsresearchmonitor.com/article_details.php?artUID=50351 - Hill Strategies
• arts-ottawa.on.ca/advocacy-en.php - Council for the Arts in Ottawa
• artsalliance.sk.ca - Saskatchewan Arts Alliance
• torontoarts.org - Toronto Arts Council Foundation
• nasaa-arts.org/publications/public_adv_checklist.htm - an American site with good information
• arts.state.tx.us/toolkit/advocacy/fivesteps.asp - another American site from Texas

The IMPACS (The Institute for Media, Policy and Civil Society) put together
a very informative package on current restrictions on charities and
advocacy. Download their Election Toolkit (PDF Format)