{"id":5996,"date":"2024-02-07T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T14:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/?post_type=update&#038;p=5996"},"modified":"2024-02-07T21:52:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T21:52:09","slug":"your-guide-to-2024-arts-advocacy-days-in-the-midwest","status":"publish","type":"update","link":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/about\/updates\/your-guide-to-2024-arts-advocacy-days-in-the-midwest\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to 2024 Arts Advocacy Days in the Midwest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Arts Advocacy Days present exciting opportunities for individuals passionate about arts and culture to make their voices heard. By attending, you have the chance to connect with your local arts community and amplify the call for increased support for arts funding in your state. Here are key dates for Arts Advocacy Days in various Midwestern states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South Dakota \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/artssouthdakota.org\/arts-advocacy-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts South Dakota<\/a> \u2013 Arts Advocacy Day \u2013 February 14, 2024&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wisconsin \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/createwisconsin.org\/createwisconsinday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create Wisconsin<\/a> \u2013 Create Wisconsin Day \u2013 February 21, 2024&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iowa \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowaculturalcoalition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iowa Cultural Coalition<\/a> \u2013 Arts &amp; Culture Advocacy Day \u2013 February 28, 2024\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michigan \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canmichigan.org\/\">Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan<\/a> \u2013 Arts and Culture Advocacy Day \u2013 March 1 \u2013 5, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minnesota \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/artsmn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota Citizens for the Arts <\/a>\u2013 Arts Action Week, March 4 \u2013 8, 2024&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your state is not having an arts advocacy day this year, you can still learn about more ways to get involved with your arts advocacy community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Illinois \u2013 Illinois Arts Alliance \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/artsalliance.quorum.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Action Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ohio \u2013 CreativeOhio \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativeoh.org\/advocacy\/\">Advocacy Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North Dakota \u2013 StrengthenND &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/strengthennd.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Events<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-action-now\">Take Action Now:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-rich-list  col-start-2 col-span-1\">\n      <ol\n      class=\"main-col my-12 list-none\"\n    >\n              <li class=\"list-item relative ml-12 sm:ml-16 md:ml-20 lg:ml-32 mb-14\">\n          \n                      <span class=\"absolute flex items-center justify-center -left-12 sm:-left-16 h-8 w-8 sm:h-10 sm:w-10 rounded-full text-xs sm:text-sm border border-light-purple leading-none pt-1 -top-0.5 sm:-top-1.5\">\n              1\n            <\/span>\n          \n          \n                      <h3 class=\"font-normal text-xl leading-7 mb-1\">\n              Educate Yourself\n            <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"prose\">\n              <p>Stay informed about current issues affecting the arts community. Educate yourself on the policies, challenges, and opportunities within your state&#8217;s arts landscape. Knowledge is a powerful tool for effective advocacy. Your state&#8217;s advocacy organization will have statistics and talking points about the impact of arts and culture in your local area. <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/li>\n              <li class=\"list-item relative ml-12 sm:ml-16 md:ml-20 lg:ml-32 mb-14\">\n          \n                      <span class=\"absolute flex items-center justify-center -left-12 sm:-left-16 h-8 w-8 sm:h-10 sm:w-10 rounded-full text-xs sm:text-sm border border-light-purple leading-none pt-1 -top-0.5 sm:-top-1.5\">\n              2\n            <\/span>\n          \n          \n                      <h3 class=\"font-normal text-xl leading-7 mb-1\">\n              Attend Your State&#8217;s Arts Advocacy Day:\n            <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"prose\">\n              <p>Mark your calendar for your state&#8217;s Arts Advocacy Day and join the movement. Attending these events is a powerful way to connect with like-minded individuals, share your passion for the arts, and collectively advocate for increased funding and support.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/li>\n              <li class=\"list-item relative ml-12 sm:ml-16 md:ml-20 lg:ml-32 mb-14\">\n          \n                      <span class=\"absolute flex items-center justify-center -left-12 sm:-left-16 h-8 w-8 sm:h-10 sm:w-10 rounded-full text-xs sm:text-sm border border-light-purple leading-none pt-1 -top-0.5 sm:-top-1.5\">\n              3\n            <\/span>\n          \n          \n                      <h3 class=\"font-normal text-xl leading-7 mb-1\">\n              Or, Participate Virtually\n            <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"prose\">\n              <p>If attending in person is not feasible, consider participating virtually. Many advocacy events now offer online platforms, ensuring that your voice is still heard, even from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/li>\n              <li class=\"list-item relative ml-12 sm:ml-16 md:ml-20 lg:ml-32 mb-14\">\n          \n                      <span class=\"absolute flex items-center justify-center -left-12 sm:-left-16 h-8 w-8 sm:h-10 sm:w-10 rounded-full text-xs sm:text-sm border border-light-purple leading-none pt-1 -top-0.5 sm:-top-1.5\">\n              4\n            <\/span>\n          \n          \n                      <h3 class=\"font-normal text-xl leading-7 mb-1\">\n              Connect + Share on Social Media\n            <\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"prose\">\n              <p>Spread the word! Encourage your colleagues, friends, and family to participate in Arts Advocacy Days via social media, or join the conversation using relevant hashtags. 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