Advocacy Toolkit
We are dedicated to insuring that every political party and politician 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 Canadians and our legacy is dependent on a vibrant arts community
- We want to enhance Canada’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.
Federal Government email links:
Prime Minister Harper: pm@pm.gc.ca
Your Member of Parliament
Follow this link to find contact information for your MP...
http://canada.gc.ca/directories-repertoires/direct-eng.html#mp
Links
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
- http://www.mncitizensforthearts.org/ - Minnesota Citizens for the Arts
- nasaa-arts.org/publications/public_adv_checklist.htm – National Assemble of State Arts Agency
- arts.state.tx.us/toolkit/advocacy/fivesteps.asp – Texas Commission on the Arts
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)
