Be an Arts Advocate from the Comfort of Your Home
Help us sustain funding for the arts!
ArtPride, along with arts advocates from around New Jersey, will travel to the nation’s capital on March 21st, 2024, to meet with federal elected officials to garner support for arts in the State. Advocates will share compelling data and stories about the impact and transformative power that the arts have in their communities.
But even if you cannot attend Arts Advocacy day with us, there are always ways to join the cause of sustaining the arts in New Jersey — right from where you are.
Support our efforts from home with just ONE CLICK… we’ve created a letter that you can send to your representatives that will amplify our message at Arts Advocacy Day. It’s easy, costs nothing, and can be done on your phone or computer from anywhere. Use this letter to contact your representatives between now and March 21st. We’ll keep you posted on the progress of your advocacy efforts.
We’re asking you to support ArtPride New Jersey’s advocacy of the following primary issues & key pieces of legislation.
Advocate for Arts Sustainability: ArtPride NJ heads to Capitol Hill on March 21st.
- Fiscal Support: Push for increased funding:
- FY24: Minimum $207M for NEA & NEH, $10M for veteran and military arts programs, enhanced arts education funding.
- FY25: Minimum $211M for NEA & NEH, $50M for community arts engagement for veterans and active military, further arts education enhancement.
- Legislative Support: Urging cosponsorship of key bills:
- H.R.6935: Boosts creative workforce through new grants program.
- H.R.3239: Advances equity via arts and humanities, combating systemic racism.
- H.R.5463: Expands arts education across various demographics.
- S.3759: Strengthens creative economy support and introduces Artist Corps.
- Call to Action: Encourage your legislators to support these initiatives for a thriving arts future.
Thank you for being an Arts Advocate!
