Getting started with arts & culture advocacy in Oregon

When people in the arts hear “legislative advocacy,” it can sound intimidating like something meant for lawyers, lobbyists, or people who already know how Salem works.

That’s not what advocacy actually looks like.

At its core, advocacy is simply explaining why something matters: to your students, audience, neighbors, or town, and sharing that with the people who make decisions.

On Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00 am, we are hosting a virtual Arts & Culture Advocacy Training, designed specifically for artists, cultural workers, and community members who care deeply about arts and culture but aren’t sure where to start.

You don’t need policy expertise.
You don’t need insider knowledge.
You don’t need the “right” language.

You just need to care about arts and culture in Oregon.

We’ll share practical tools, sample messages, and real-world guidance so you can confidently reach out to your own state legislators in a way that feels authentic and doable.

We hope you’ll join us and see just how accessible advocacy can be.

Register for our virtual session at 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 17th. We promise it will be worth your time!