Please take a moment to thank Governor Murphy and your district legislators for protecting dedicated funding for arts and culture in the FY25 New Jersey state budget. Please feel free to add your story of how important state funding is in your community and the arts and cultural organizations in your legislative district.

Remember that advocacy is all about building and cultivating relationships, and is something we can do all the time. Keeping your elected officials informed and engaged in your important work is critical to fostering the relationships that will support the sustainability of the arts long into the future. Stay in touch with your legislators: 

• Invite them to local arts and cultural events so they can see firsthand how important this support is to your community.
• Share exciting milestones, stories, and outcomes of your work so they can see the real impact of the arts in your district.
• Ask them questions about how they are supporting the arts through bills and legislation, and hold them accountable to their promises.

We’re excited to keep this work going and will continue to keep you updated on ways to engage with your legislators, and more opportunities to advocate for the arts in New Jersey. Thank you for all that you do to keep the arts alive and thriving!