advocate (ad' va kat) To speak in favor of: recommend. - n. A person who argues for a cause

If you believe the arts are important for everyone, you can make a difference by becoming an arts advocate. With this Tool Kit, any individual can learn how to effectively advocate for arts funding, arts education, and other arts issues in Washington State.

Download & print the entire Arts Advocacy Toolkit (pdf). Follow these links to access various components of the toolkit:

Getting Involved in Arts Advocacy:
Important considerations when starting to advocate

Making Arts Advocacy a Habit:
Regular and ongoing advocacy activities

Communicating with Elected Officials:
What to do and what not to do

Election Year Activities:
Washington State election cycles and election season activities

Candidate Forums:
Instructions and sample questions

Voter Registration Drive:
How to hold a drive at your facility or at your events

Washington State Budget Information:
Basic overview of the state budget process

Contact Info for Elected Officials:
Links to contact various elected officials

Advocacy Links

Advocacy Calendar:
Month by month cycle of advocacy activities