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GET THE WORD OUT!
Review the NYSAAE
Unified Advocacy Committee Talking Points for
the promotion of Arts Education in NYS.
MAKE
YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Here
are a number of important ways that you can help fight
the cuts facing Arts education in New York State.
e-Advocacy
It only takes a moment to send
an electronic message to your elected representatives.
The software automatically directs the message to
your representatives, and you even have the opportunity
to customize the message!
Current
Advocacy Efforts:
SUPPORT
THE NYS CULTURAL EDUCATION ACCOUNT:
The
Cultural Education Account is nearly depleted and
needs your help to continue to ensure that all New
Yorkers have access to rich and diverse cultural resources.
Click Here for
details.
SUPPORT
THE NYS Council on THE ARTS NYSCA:
As
part of this year's budget process Governor Paterson
has proposed a 40% cut to NYSCA's funding. Not only
with this devastate funding to arts & cultural
programs and artists throughout the state, but it
will negatively impact arts in education funding as
well. Join the efforts of our partners at NYSarts
to oppose these cuts - to find out more - Click
Here. To take action now click
here to send a letter to your elected representative.
IS
YOUR ARTS PROGRAM UNDER ATTACK?
Visit the NYSAAE ARTS SHELTER
for information and support.
In
Your Backyard
Every Assemblymember and Senator has a district office.
If you can't make it to Albany, visit your representatives
at their district office. Your message is just as
important heard there as it is in Albany. Also check
with your regional captain about coordinated efforts
for district office visits in your area.
Give
them a Call!
Don't underestimate the power of a simple phone call
to your representative's office. The more people they
hear from, the more they will realize how important
this issue is! Find their phone numbers using the
link below.
Find
your elected representatives
Not sure who represents you? or where their district
office is?
Click
Here
Simply enter your zip code for details on who to contact
and how to reach them.
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