Advocacy: Art Works in South Carolina

When asked what makes the biggest impression on Legislators about the arts and especially arts organizations, policymakers at the state and national levels tell us the two following factors:

  • Successful programs in the arts and arts education that reflect service to a diverse, broad-based constituency within our classrooms and our communities.
  • The economic impact of the arts – how your community is able to leverage federal, state, local and private funds to serve constituents.

Therefore, we must tell our stories in rural and urban communities across our state and we must tell them over and over again. Advocacy should be part of your mission.

4 Ways to Participate

Become a member

Words words words. Download the membership application.

Be there

Visit the Statehouse – put a face on the Arts – Meet and Greet your Legislators.

Attend the Arts Alliance’s Legislative Appreciation Luncheon

Held at the Capital City Club – eat lunch with your Legislator – an opportunity to let them know about the important work you do and why it’s important to fund the arts in our state.

Participate virtually

Email your legislators in support of state funding for the arts and arts education.

Let your legislators know your success stories and that you appreciate their support. Take action through the Legislative Action Center.

Art works in South Carolina – in our schools and in our communities.