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These pages highlight efforts to support community theatre and community theatre organizations, as well as of support for the arts in general. Advocacy may be with local, state or national governments, or with business and community leaders. 

National Arts Advocacy Luncheon in Washington, DC

 

News

Arts Education Linked to Graduation Rates
In a report to be released on October 19, the nonprofit Center for Arts Education found that New York City high schools with the highest graduation rates also offered the most access to arts education and resources, while schools in the bottom third offered the least access and fewest resources. [The New York Times 10/18/2009]

 

Helpful Articles

More Articles & Links

  • "The Necessary Role of the Arts in Education and Society" - An article on research by the Center for the Arts in Basic Curriculum.  |details

  • Theatre Communications Group is an advocate for the not-for-profit professional theatre in the United States. |details

  • "Advocacy and Lobbying: Speaking Up for the Arts" - a six-page article that explains the difference between advocacy (permitted of nonprofit groups) and lobbying (not permitted). |details

  • "Advocacy Basis for Performing Arts Organizations," a Web resource from the American Arts Alliance. |details

 


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