What You Can Do

• Encourage membership in the SC Legislative Arts Caucus (view a list of SC Legislative Arts Caucus members)
  
• Establish an effective Advocacy Committee within your organization or institution who are willing to contact legislators and expand the work of our Arts Advocacy Network
  
• Recognize and thank legislators for their past support in funding the arts and arts education
  
• Build relationships with your legislative delegation by involving them in your programs, events, exhibitions, performances and in the classroom
  
• Offer to provide artwork for their legislative offices on a rotating basis
  
• Meet with your legislators while they are in their home district
  
• Host a breakfast meeting, reception, or forum in order to express you concern for state funding support of the arts and arts education
  
• Invite your legislators to a board meeting so they can understand the important role your organization plays in the community and the value of state dollars in making a difference
  
• Ask a legislator to write a column for your newsletter or website in support of the arts
• Offer to be a reliable source of information to your legislators about the arts and arts education
  
• Educate your legislators about the value of your organization's programs, services within the community and classroom studies related to the arts and student success
  
• Plan to participate in SC Arts Advocacy Day, by coming to the State House and attending the Legislative Appreciation Luncheon or by contacting your legislator from your home district on that day
  
• Join the SC Arts Alliance