The DC Advocates for the Arts support development of public policy for a creative, healthy, sustainable, and economically viable District of Columbia through research, participation in public policy/arts policy discussions, and provision of informational resources for stakeholders and policy-makers. We coordinate informational networks, and facilitate arts advocacy through consistent access to effective arts policy tools and the training to know how to use them. Since 2002 we have been organizing DC's annual Arts Advocacy Day, to ensure that government support for the arts is on the agenda. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

February 8, 2012 - Panel discussion with DCAA, Institute for Policy Studies and Busboys and Poets: "Arts Funding in the District" with panelists Andy Shallal, Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, DCCAH Director Lionell Thomas.

March 9, 2012 - Training for DC Arts Advocates. Two session: 9-10am, and 4:30-5:30p in the Annex at the Institute for Policy Studies, 1112 16th St. NW, 6th floor. Pre-registrations requested; check back soon for additional details.

March 14, 2012 - DC's Arts Advocacy Day - Check back soon for additional details.

In 2010 the DC Advocates for the Arts incorporated as a not-for-profit, recognizing that as an all volunteer association we were unable to effectively accomplish our mission. To support our mission, please become a member. To learn more about membership in the DC Advocates for the Arts, click on the "Membership" tab above.