Arts Advocacy Day at the State House

May 17, 2007 10:30 am to 4 pm.
Registration is from 10:30 - 11:00 at the Statehouse

Talk is not cheap
Advocating is a way to affect change
Participate in your legislative process

Arts Advocacy Day at the State House is a day dedicated to recognizing the arts as an important sector in the Rhode Island economy and our quality of life. Legislators need to hear from their constituents that this is a priority.

Come take part in a day of advocating.
11 am – 12:30 pm: Learn about the issues and advocacy process in a workshop with special guest Dan Hunter - Massachusetts Advocates for Arts, Sciences and Humanities.
12:45 pm – 2:45 pm: Meet with your legislator.
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Celebrate with us and hear legislators’ remarks on the arts.
FREE!

Email: info@ri4arts.org
Phone: 401-633-6014
Meeting with legislators will be pre-scheduled. Let us know if you would like to help in arranging a meeting with your legislator when registering.

Talking about:
Funding in the State Arts Budget
Support for Arts in Education
Economic Impact of the Arts and Creative Sector in Rhode Island
Our Quality of Life