Advocacy Update, January 2008
HOLD THIS DATE FOR ARTS ADVOCACY DAY IN FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Arts Kentucky will again host an Arts Advocacy Day in Frankfort, Kentucky, including an afternoon workshop with Americans for the Arts. Participants at the Arts Kentucky Arts Day activities are also invited to attend the Kentucky Arts Council reception in the evening. This is an important opportunity for you to talk with legislators, tell your stories, and influence funding and public policy about the arts. Your efforts lead directly to success for you and all arts across the Commonwealth!
DATE: Tuesday, February 5, 2008
LOCATION: Frankfort, Kentucky
Morning meetings with legislators: contact Arts Kentucky for information about identifying who your legislators are and arranging a meeting with your legislators (8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) in the Capitol Annex and Capitol, Frankfort, Kentucky. Individual artists, board members and advocates are urged to come and talk with your elected officials.
The Kentucky Arts Council will be scheduling pictures with legislators for organizations receiving General Operating Support grants on February 5th, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor (Mezzanine) of the Capitol building. Bring board members early and visit with your legislators to encourage funding support for the Kentucky Arts Council and other important arts initiatives. Let us help you get with you legislators!
The Fairfield Inn in Frankfort is holding a block of sleeping rooms for Arts Kentucky UNTIL Friday, January 25th. Please give them a call (502) 695-8881 and reserve a room for either Monday night, February 4th or Tuesday night, February 5th. Make sure you indicate you're booking for the Arts Kentucky group.
Afternoon Workshop: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hampton Inn, Route 127, Frankfort
Cost: FREE, but registration is encouraged
WORKSHOP AGENDA
- Introduction of new Executive Director, Arts Kentucky
- Overview of the 2008 Kentucky General Assembly Issues
- Cecelia Wooden, Legislative Agent, Arts Kentucky
- Americans for the Arts 2007 Creative Industries Research and Kentucky Congressional Report Card
- Jay Dick, Director of State and Local Government Affairs, Americans for the Arts, Washington, DC
- Working with Legislators/Questions and Answers
- Jay Dick/Cecelia Wooden
Kentucky Arts Council Reception to follow the workshop (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.), Berry Hill Mansion, Frankfort, Kentucky. Invite your legislators to join you at the KAC reception.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
Prior to adjourning for the holiday season, the U,S. Congress approved the omnibus appropriations bill, which included a $20.3M increase for the National Endowment for the Arts, the LARGEST increase in 30 years! It is due, in no small part, to your continued advocacy for the arts.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Go to CapWiz, put in your zip code and write to members of the Kentucky Congressional Delegation (your Senator and your Congressman). Thank them for their ultimate support of the '08 omnibus appropriations legislation. Tell them how increased funding to the NEA will support increased funding to the Kentucky Arts Council, advocacy work, and the important activities of YOUR organization.
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