Advocacy is speaking passionately and clearly about a subject that impacts your life
Kentucky Arts Day 2025 is coming up on Thursday, February 13. Please plan to join arts organizations and supporters from across the state to showcase the importance of the arts in Kentucky. 2025 Kentucky Arts Day Schedule 8-11 am ET Registration and Sign-in/Cafeteria, Lower Level Capitol Annex, 702 Capitol Ave. 8:30 am-1:30 pm ET Constituent meetings with legislators 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET "Being an Informed Advocate" Meeting for Arts Supporters/Room 129, Capitol Annex 1-2 pm ET Public Reception with Refreshments and Louisville Academy of Music Student Ensemble Performance/Mezzanine, Kentucky State Capitol 2 pm ET Kentucky House and Senate Sessions and Reading of Arts Day Resolutions/Third Floor, State Capitol Additional Information No registration is required to attend the advocacy meeting or public reception, but keep in mind that you will need to make an appointment in advance to meet with your Senator and/or Representative. We encourage you to make the appointment as soon as possible. If you are unable to schedule an appointment, you can drop off information. If you aren't sure who your legislators are, you can find out through the link below. Setting up a meeting with your legislators If you do make an appointment please let KFTA know using the link below. We are trying to coordinate meetings with as many legislators as possible. Let Kentuckians for the Arts know your Legislative Appointment Schedule We recommend arriving in plenty of time before your meeting, since parking can be a challenge. We recommend that you park in the Capitol garage. There is no charge for parking. You will enter the Capitol Annex and/or Capitol through the main front doors and will need to show a photo ID. Directions to Kentucky State Capitol Maps of Kentucky State Capitol and Capitol Annex Join Us for a Prep Call on February 10 at 2 p.m. ET Register to participate in a Feb. 10 statewide virtual training call providing an overview, tips and key information to help you talk with legislators about the importance of the arts and make the most of Arts Day!
Why Is Kentucky 45th in Per Capita Arts Funding? FY2024kacfund.pdf Kentucky Arts Council funding History KAC Legislative Funding History Table_1 page.pdf Why Arts Matter National/Kentucky Impact Sheet KY 2024.pdf The Difference Between Education, Advocacy, Lobbying and Electioneering Developing an Advocacy Plan.pdf Communicating about Arts Controversies.pdf Arts & Prosperity 6 Report & Summary Lexington Arts & Prosperity 6 Report & Summary Louisville Arts & Prosperity 6 Report & Summary Paducah To inform Kentucky voters, Kentuckians for the Arts sent 2024 Kentucky legislators and legislative office candidates a survey about a variety of arts and culture issues. The results of this Survey are below. If only one name is listed under the district, that legislator is unopposed in the 2024 election or the seat does not have an election in 2024. Note: Not every candidate responded to the survey. Kentucky Senate Districts Kentucky House Districts |
How Arts Education Decisions Are Made in Kentucky Schools: An Overview: Arts Education Advocacy Making Arts Advocacy Work for You for Educators (PowerPoint Presentation) Investigating Arts Education Effects on School Engagement and Climate Questions to Ask About Your Child's School questions-to-ask.pdf
MAKE ADVOCACY PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S CULTURE ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS: YOU CAN DO IT! ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS: BUILDING YOUR ADVOCACY MESSAGE
Kentucky is represented in Washington by two senators and 6 representatives. National legislation can impact the arts in many ways including funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Find out who your representative is Contact your Kentucky Members of Congress |
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2024 Legislative Survey
