Local Arts Advocacy:
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Arts Day: New York State

March 6 is Arts Day in Albany

Participate in the Arts Showcase and Rally in the Legislative Office Building. Meet with your legislators throughout the day. The Arts Showcase will feature performances and tabletop exhibits from organizations and artists around the State in the WELL. We will put the arts front and center on the legislative agenda and before the many thousands of visitors trolling the Legislative Office Building.

Watch for a Request for Proposal for the Arts Showcase by email in early January and submit your response online.

February 28 - March 5 is Local Advocacy Week and Online Rally

The Alliance Regional Captain Network will spearhead and coordinate local advocacy events and meetings throughout New York State. Ten Regional Captains cover 58 of New York's 62 counties. You will be hearing from them as local events are scheduled. Last year the Online Rally generated about 3,000 emails to legislators….we will top that in 2007.

The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations has a 29-year history as New York’s service association for community based arts and cultural organizations. The Alliance provides leadership and vision, and delivers services, resources and tools that strengthen cultural organizations. The Alliance informs the field on statewide and national issues affecting the arts and assists local arts agencies in building community support.

245 Love Lane, P.O. Box 96
Mattituck, NY 11952-0096
Phone (631) 298-1234 / Fax (631) 298-1101